Mahuva Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mahuva Tehsil has a population of 4.52 Lac (4,52,011) with 2.30 Lac (2,29,719) males and 2.22 Lac (2,22,292) females.The sex ratio in Mahuva is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahuva Tehsil is 67.01 k (67,012) which is 14.83% of Mahuva Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahuva Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahuva Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhavnagar District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Mahuva Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mahuva Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.40 Lac (5,40,042), indicating a 19.48% increased from Mahuva's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.63 Lac.
Mahuva Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mahuva Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.46 Lac (5,46,416), projecting a 20.89% increased from Mahuva's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.66 Lac.
Mahuva Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahuva Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.09 Lac (4,09,438), accounting for 90.58% of the Mahuva Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.08 Lac (2,08,088), and the Hindu female population is around 2.01 Lac (2,01,350).
Mahuva Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahuva Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 40.31 k (40,306), accounting for 8.92% of the Mahuva Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.47 k (20,465), and the Muslim female population is around 19.84 k (19,841).
Mahuva Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,09,438 | 90.58% |
| Muslim | 40,306 | 8.92% |
| Jain | 1,514 | 0.33% |
| Christian | 337 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 269 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 79 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 50 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMahuva Urban Population
The Urban population of Mahuva Tehsil is 1.07 Lac (1,07,196), with 54.99 k (54,993) being males and 52.20 k (52,203) being females, making up 23.72% of the Mahuva total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Mahuva Rural Population
The Rural population of Mahuva Tehsil is 3.45 Lac (3,44,815), with 1.75 Lac (1,74,726) being males and 1.70 Lac (1,70,089) being females, making up 76.28% of the Mahuva total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Mahuva Literacy Rate
Mahuva Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.75% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahuva Tehsil is 80.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahuva Tehsil is 56.79 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahuva Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.88%, while in the rural regions of Mahuva Tehsil, it is around 65.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahuva
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.75 | 80.39 | 56.79 |
| Urban Area | 77.88 | 85.63 | 69.76 |
| Rural Area | 65.83 | 78.7 | 52.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahuva
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.65 | 79.76 | 55.22 |
| Muslim | 78.75 | 86.07 | 71.18 |
| Jain | 95.98 | 97.01 | 94.93 |
| Christian | 75 | 86.84 | 62.5 |
Mahuva Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahuva Tehsil is 15.61 k (15,612) with 8.01 k (8,010) males and 7.60 k (7,602) females, which is 3.45% of Mahuva Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Mahuva Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahuva Tehsil is 893 (893) with 471 (471) males and 422 (422) females, which is 0.2% of Mahuva Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahuva
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 |
| Urban Area | 950 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahuva
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 968 |
| Muslim | 970 |
| Jain | 974 |
| Christian | 948 |
Mahuva Area & Households
The Total Area of Mahuva Tehsil is 1,321.27 Square KM, with a population density of 342 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahuva Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahuva Tehsil are 131.The Total Number of households in Mahuva Tehsil are 77.08 k(77,075).
Mahuva Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mahuva Tehsil, there are about 1.84 Lac (1,84,179) workers, making up nearly 40.75% of the Mahuva Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.26 Lac (1,26,007) are male workers, and about 58.17 k (58,172) are female workers.
Mahuva - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.40 Lac (5,40,042) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.46 Lac (5,46,416) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.52 Lac (5,52,397) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.58 Lac (5,58,096) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.64 Lac (5,63,795) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.69 Lac (5,69,494) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.75 Lac (5,75,194) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.80 Lac (5,80,493) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.86 Lac (5,85,510) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.91 Lac (5,90,527) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.96 Lac (5,95,545) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.01 Lac (6,00,562) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.06 Lac (6,05,580) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mahuva Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.06 Lac (6,05,580), with a male population of 3.11 Lac (3,10,784) and a female population of 2.95 Lac (2,94,634). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Mahuva Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.