Mahagama Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahagama Tehsil has a population of 1.97 Lac (1,96,976) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,987) males and 94.99 k (94,989) females.The sex ratio in Mahagama is 932, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahagama Tehsil is 39.55 k (39,553) which is 20.08% of Mahagama Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahagama Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahagama Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Godda District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Mahagama Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahagama Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.38 Lac (2,37,991), indicating a 20.82% increased from Mahagama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.

Mahagama Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahagama Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,40,935), projecting a 22.32% increased from Mahagama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.

Mahagama Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahagama Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,874), accounting for 51.72% of the Mahagama Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 53.11 k (53,113), and the Hindu female population is around 48.76 k (48,761).

Mahagama Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahagama Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 90.32 k (90,317), accounting for 45.85% of the Mahagama Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 46.46 k (46,461), and the Muslim female population is around 43.86 k (43,856).

Mahagama Religion Wise Population

Mahagama Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahagama Tehsil is 10.97 k (10,969), with 5.77 k (5,771) being males and 5.20 k (5,198) being females, making up 5.57% of the Mahagama total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Mahagama Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahagama Tehsil is 1.86 Lac (1,86,007), with 96.22 k (96,216) being males and 89.79 k (89,791) being females, making up 94.43% of the Mahagama total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Mahagama Literacy Rate

Mahagama Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahagama Tehsil is 66.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahagama Tehsil is 43.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahagama Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.56%, while in the rural regions of Mahagama Tehsil, it is around 54.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahagama

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	55.66	66.61	43.81
Urban Area	79.56	86.35	72.03
Rural Area	54.19	65.38	42.1

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahagama

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.55	69.51	48.69
Muslim	51.25	63.23	38.34
Other religions and persuasions	47.11	61.39	32.7
Christian	77.21	84.74	70.23

Mahagama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahagama Tehsil is 19.43 k (19,433) with 10.07 k (10,070) males and 9.36 k (9,363) females, which is 9.87% of Mahagama Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Mahagama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahagama Tehsil is 14.01 k (14,010) with 6.96 k (6,962) males and 7.05 k (7,048) females, which is 7.11% of Mahagama Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahagama

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	932
Urban Area	901
Rural Area	934

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahagama

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	919
Muslim	944
Other religions and persuasions	987
Christian	1059

Mahagama Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahagama Tehsil is 159.55 Square KM, with a population density of 1,235 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahagama Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahagama Tehsil are 363.The Total Number of households in Mahagama Tehsil are 34.96 k(34,959).

Mahagama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahagama Tehsil, there are about 80.15 k (80,146) workers, making up nearly 40.69% of the Mahagama Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.48 k (49,482) are male workers, and about 30.66 k (30,664) are female workers.

Mahagama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Mahagama Census Frequently Asked Questions