Mahesana Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahesana District has a population of 20.35 Lac (20,35,064) with 10.57 Lac (10,56,520) males and 9.79 Lac (9,78,544) females.The sex ratio in Mahesana is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahesana District is 2.38 Lac (2,37,932) which is 11.69% of Mahesana District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahesana District is 843 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Mahesana District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.

Mahesana Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahesana District current estimated population is projected to be 24.31 Lac (24,31,400), indicating a 19.48% increased from Mahesana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.60 Lac.

Mahesana Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahesana District estimated population is projected to be 24.60 Lac (24,60,096), projecting a 20.89% increased from Mahesana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.73 Lac.

Mahesana Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahesana District, with a total Hindu population of 18.86 Lac (18,85,732), accounting for 92.66% of the Mahesana District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.80 Lac (9,80,079), and the Hindu female population is around 9.06 Lac (9,05,653).

Mahesana Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahesana District, with a total Muslim population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,431), accounting for 6.7% of the Mahesana District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 69.75 k (69,749), and the Muslim female population is around 66.68 k (66,682).

Mahesana Religion Wise Population

Mahesana Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahesana District is 5.14 Lac (5,14,330), with 2.69 Lac (2,69,345) being males and 2.45 Lac (2,44,985) being females, making up 25.27% of the Mahesana total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Mahesana Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahesana District is 15.21 Lac (15,20,734), with 7.87 Lac (7,87,175) being males and 7.34 Lac (7,33,559) being females, making up 74.73% of the Mahesana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Mahesana Literacy Rate

Mahesana District has a literacy rate of 83.61% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahesana District is 91.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahesana District is 75.32 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mahesana District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.37%, while in the rural regions of Mahesana District, it is around 81.97%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahesana

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.61	91.39	75.32
Urban Area	88.37	93.52	82.81
Rural Area	81.97	90.65	72.77

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahesana

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.55	91.33	75.23
Muslim	83.76	91.8	75.44
Jain	97.61	98.92	96.27
Religion not stated	79.29	89.63	67.51

Mahesana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahesana District is 1.62 Lac (1,62,288) with 84.47 k (84,470) males and 77.82 k (77,818) females, which is 7.97% of Mahesana District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Mahesana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahesana District is 9.39 k (9,392) with 4.88 k (4,879) males and 4.51 k (4,513) females, which is 0.46% of Mahesana District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahesana

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	927
Urban Area	910
Rural Area	932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahesana

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	925
Muslim	957
Jain	960
Religion not stated	862

Mahesana Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahesana District is 4,401 Square KM, with a population density of 462 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahesana District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahesana District are 606.The Total Number of households in Mahesana District are 4.24 Lac(4,24,479).

Mahesana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahesana District, there are about 8.12 Lac (8,12,064) workers, making up nearly 39.9% of the Mahesana District total population. Out of these, around 5.89 Lac (5,88,699) are male workers, and about 2.23 Lac (2,23,365) are female workers.

Mahesana - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Mahesana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036