Maheshpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Maheshpur Tehsil has a population of 2.09 Lac (2,08,862) with 1.05 Lac (1,04,984) males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,878) females.The sex ratio in Maheshpur is 990, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maheshpur Tehsil is 37.80 k (37,798) which is 18.1% of Maheshpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maheshpur Tehsil is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maheshpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pakur District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Maheshpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Maheshpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,52,351), indicating a 20.82% increased from Maheshpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.
Maheshpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Maheshpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,55,473), projecting a 22.32% increased from Maheshpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.
Maheshpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Maheshpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,841), accounting for 54.51% of the Maheshpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 57.25 k (57,251), and the Hindu female population is around 56.59 k (56,590).
Maheshpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maheshpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 56.51 k (56,508), accounting for 27.06% of the Maheshpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 28.87 k (28,873), and the Muslim female population is around 27.64 k (27,635).
Maheshpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,13,841 | 54.51% |
| Muslim | 56,508 | 27.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 22,034 | 10.55% |
| Christian | 16,002 | 7.66% |
| Religion not stated | 369 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 56 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMaheshpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Maheshpur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Maheshpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Maheshpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Maheshpur Tehsil is 2.09 Lac (2,08,862), with 1.05 Lac (1,04,984) being males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,878) being females, making up 100% of the Maheshpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Maheshpur Literacy Rate
Maheshpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 52.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maheshpur Tehsil is 61.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maheshpur Tehsil is 43.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maheshpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Maheshpur Tehsil, it is around 52.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maheshpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.34 | 61.21 | 43.39 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 52.34 | 61.21 | 43.39 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Maheshpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 48.21 | 57.87 | 38.41 |
| Muslim | 61.73 | 68.26 | 54.89 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 41.19 | 51.39 | 31.42 |
| Christian | 63.77 | 73.09 | 55.15 |
Maheshpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maheshpur Tehsil is 6.07 k (6,074) with 3.05 k (3,050) males and 3.02 k (3,024) females, which is 2.91% of Maheshpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Maheshpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maheshpur Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,02,467) with 50.46 k (50,462) males and 52.01 k (52,005) females, which is 49.06% of Maheshpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maheshpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 990 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 990 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Maheshpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 989 |
| Muslim | 958 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1036 |
| Christian | 1051 |
Maheshpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Maheshpur Tehsil is 444.61 Square KM, with a population density of 470 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Maheshpur Tehsil are 345.The Total Number of households in Maheshpur Tehsil are 44.70 k(44,703).
Maheshpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Maheshpur Tehsil, there are about 89.48 k (89,482) workers, making up nearly 42.84% of the Maheshpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.74 k (56,741) are male workers, and about 32.74 k (32,741) are female workers.
Maheshpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,351) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.55 Lac (2,55,473) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.58 Lac (2,58,420) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.61 Lac (2,61,241) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.64 Lac (2,64,062) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.67 Lac (2,66,889) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,711) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,306) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.75 Lac (2,74,751) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,190) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,628) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.82 Lac (2,82,067) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.85 Lac (2,84,506) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Maheshpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.85 Lac (2,84,506), with a male population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,668) and a female population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,896). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Maheshpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.