Mehgaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mehgaon Tehsil has a population of 1.98 Lac (1,98,343) with 1.09 Lac (1,08,990) males and 89.35 k (89,353) females.The sex ratio in Mehgaon is 820, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mehgaon Tehsil is 29.25 k (29,252) which is 14.75% of Mehgaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mehgaon Tehsil is 825 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mehgaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhind District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

1.98 Lac

Toatl Population

1.09 Lac

Male Population

89.35 k

Female Population

Mehgaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mehgaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,38,538), indicating a 20.27% increased from Mehgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Mehgaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mehgaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,41,326), projecting a 21.67% increased from Mehgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.

Mehgaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mehgaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,498), accounting for 95.04% of the Mehgaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.04 Lac (1,03,687), and the Hindu female population is around 84.81 k (84,811).

Mehgaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mehgaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.45 k (7,447), accounting for 3.75% of the Mehgaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.00 k (3,995), and the Muslim female population is around 3.45 k (3,452).

Mehgaon Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,88,49895.04%
Muslim7,4473.75%
Jain1,6420.83%
Religion not stated4320.22%
Buddhist1570.08%
Christian1220.06%
Sikh320.02%
Other religions and persuasions130.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mehgaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Mehgaon Tehsil is 21.34 k (21,335), with 11.46 k (11,462) being males and 9.87 k (9,873) being females, making up 10.76% of the Mehgaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 862 females for every 1000 males.

Mehgaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Mehgaon Tehsil is 1.77 Lac (1,77,008), with 97.53 k (97,528) being males and 79.48 k (79,480) being females, making up 89.24% of the Mehgaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 815 females for every 1000 males.

Mehgaon Literacy Rate

Mehgaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mehgaon Tehsil is 85.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mehgaon Tehsil is 60.2 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mehgaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.47%, while in the rural regions of Mehgaon Tehsil, it is around 73.42%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mehgaon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.86 85.05 60.2
Urban Area 77.47 87.42 66.06
Rural Area 73.42 84.77 59.46

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mehgaon

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 74.11 85.31 60.4
Muslim 62.98 75.72 48.47
Jain 90.74 94.01 86.87
Religion not stated 78.68 87.73 69.23

Mehgaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mehgaon Tehsil is 39.78 k (39,780) with 21.71 k (21,705) males and 18.08 k (18,075) females, which is 20.06% of Mehgaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 833 females for every 1000 males.

Mehgaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mehgaon Tehsil is 187 (187) with 101 (101) males and 86 (86) females, which is 0.09% of Mehgaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 852 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mehgaon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 820
Urban Area 862
Rural Area 815

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mehgaon

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 818
Muslim 865
Jain 852
Religion not stated 912

Mehgaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Mehgaon Tehsil is 570.67 Square KM, with a population density of 348 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mehgaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mehgaon Tehsil are 144.The Total Number of households in Mehgaon Tehsil are 35.51 k(35,510).

Mehgaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mehgaon Tehsil, there are about 60.49 k (60,485) workers, making up nearly 30.5% of the Mehgaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.05 k (55,049) are male workers, and about 5.44 k (5,436) are female workers.

Mehgaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.39 Lac (2,38,538) 20.27%
2025 2.41 Lac (2,41,326) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 2.44 Lac (2,43,870) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 2.46 Lac (2,46,242) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 2.49 Lac (2,48,613) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.51 Lac (2,50,985) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.53 Lac (2,53,354) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.56 Lac (2,55,525) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.58 Lac (2,57,553) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.60 Lac (2,59,579) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.62 Lac (2,61,607) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.64 Lac (2,63,632) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.66 Lac (2,65,660) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mehgaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.66 Lac (2,65,660), with a male population of 1.44 Lac (1,44,302) and a female population of 1.21 Lac (1,21,155). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Mehgaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Mehgaon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mehgaon is 1.98 Lac (1,98,343).

The estimated population of Mehgaon in 2024 is approximately 2.39 Lac (2,38,538).

Hindu constitute 95.04% of Mehgaon population, amounting to approximately 1.88 Lac (1,88,498) people.

Muslim constitute 3.75% of Mehgaon population, totaling around 7.45 k (7,447) people.

Hindu: 95.04%, Muslim: 3.75%, Jain: 0.83%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Buddhist: 0.08%, Christian: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mehgaon is 39.78 k (20.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 187 (0.09%).

In Mehgaon, 21.34 k (10.76%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.77 Lac (89.24%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mehgaon is 73.86%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 60.2%.

The sex ratio in Mehgaon is 820 females for every 1000 males.

Mehgaon population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.