Meghraj Population in 2025

In 2025, Meghraj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,02,018), indicating a 20.89% increased from Meghraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.43 k.

Meghraj Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Meghraj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,04,229), projecting a 22.21% increased from Meghraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.48 k.

Meghraj Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Meghraj Tehsil has a population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,115) with 84.99 k (84,987) males and 82.13 k (82,128) females.The sex ratio in Meghraj is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meghraj Tehsil is 25.44 k (25,441) which is 15.22% of Meghraj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meghraj Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meghraj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sabar Kantha District in the state of GUJARAT in India.

1.67 Lac

Total Population

84.99 k

Male Population

82.13 k

Female Population

Meghraj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Meghraj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.60 Lac (1,60,396), accounting for 95.98% of the Meghraj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 81.62 k (81,615), and the Hindu female population is around 78.78 k (78,781).

Meghraj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meghraj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.20 k (6,198), accounting for 3.71% of the Meghraj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.10 k (3,102), and the Muslim female population is around 3.10 k (3,096).

Meghraj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,60,39695.98%
Muslim6,1983.71%
Christian3380.2%
Jain710.04%
Religion not stated610.04%
Sikh280.02%
Buddhist200.01%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Meghraj Urban Population

The Urban population of Meghraj Tehsil is 11.36 k (11,363), with 5.83 k (5,834) being males and 5.53 k (5,529) being females, making up 6.8% of the Meghraj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Meghraj Rural Population

The Rural population of Meghraj Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,55,752), with 79.15 k (79,153) being males and 76.60 k (76,599) being females, making up 93.2% of the Meghraj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Meghraj Literacy Rate

Meghraj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meghraj Tehsil is 82.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meghraj Tehsil is 56.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meghraj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.05%, while in the rural regions of Meghraj Tehsil, it is around 68.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meghraj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.52 82.13 56.57
Urban Area 86.05 92.68 79.23
Rural Area 68.26 81.33 54.85

Literacy Rate by Religion in Meghraj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.9 81.65 55.79
Muslim 83.82 93.76 74.18
Christian 87.46 95.36 79.17
Jain 91.67 100 83.33

Meghraj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meghraj Tehsil is 5.84 k (5,837) with 2.96 k (2,955) males and 2.88 k (2,882) females, which is 3.49% of Meghraj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Meghraj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meghraj Tehsil is 61.89 k (61,890) with 31.10 k (31,097) males and 30.79 k (30,793) females, which is 37.03% of Meghraj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meghraj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 967
Urban Area 948
Rural Area 968

Sex Ratio by Religion in Meghraj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 966
Muslim 999
Christian 989
Jain 1029

Meghraj Area & Households

The Total Area of Meghraj Tehsil is 551.13 Square KM, with a population density of 303 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meghraj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Meghraj Tehsil are 128.The Total Number of households in Meghraj Tehsil are 31.36 k(31,360).

Meghraj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Meghraj Tehsil, there are about 81.16 k (81,159) workers, making up nearly 48.56% of the Meghraj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.38 k (45,378) are male workers, and about 35.78 k (35,781) are female workers.

Meghraj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.02 Lac (2,02,018) 20.89%
2026 2.04 Lac (2,04,229) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 2.06 Lac (2,06,336) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 2.08 Lac (2,08,444) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 2.11 Lac (2,10,551) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 2.13 Lac (2,12,658) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 2.15 Lac (2,14,617) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 2.16 Lac (2,16,472) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 2.18 Lac (2,18,327) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 2.20 Lac (2,20,182) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 2.22 Lac (2,22,037) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 2.24 Lac (2,23,892) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Meghraj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.24 Lac (2,23,892), with a male population of 1.15 Lac (1,14,978) and a female population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,856). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Meghraj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.19%.

Meghraj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Meghraj is 1.67 Lac (1,67,115).

Hindu constitute 95.98% of Meghraj population, amounting to approximately 1.60 Lac (1,60,396) people.

Muslim constitute 3.71% of Meghraj population, totaling around 6.20 k (6,198) people.

Hindu: 95.98%, Muslim: 3.71%, Christian: 0.2%, Jain: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Meghraj is 5.84 k (3.49%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 61.89 k (37.03%).

In Meghraj, 11.36 k (6.8%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.56 Lac (93.2%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meghraj is 69.52%, with male literacy at 82.13% and female literacy at 56.57%.

The sex ratio in Meghraj is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Meghraj population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.19% up to 2036.