Nowgong Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nowgong Tehsil has a population of 1.82 Lac (1,82,233) with 95.91 k (95,914) males and 86.32 k (86,319) females.The sex ratio in Nowgong is 900, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nowgong Tehsil is 26.75 k (26,749) which is 14.68% of Nowgong Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nowgong Tehsil is 882 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.82 Lac

Toatl Population

95.91 k

Male Population

86.32 k

Female Population

Nowgong Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nowgong Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.19 Lac (2,19,163), indicating a 20.27% increased from Nowgong's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Nowgong Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nowgong Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.22 Lac (2,21,725), projecting a 21.67% increased from Nowgong's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Nowgong Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nowgong Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.70 Lac (1,69,546), accounting for 93.04% of the Nowgong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 89.33 k (89,332), and the Hindu female population is around 80.21 k (80,214).

Nowgong Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nowgong Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.58 k (11,582), accounting for 6.36% of the Nowgong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.00 k (5,999), and the Muslim female population is around 5.58 k (5,583).

Nowgong Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,69,54693.04%
Muslim11,5826.36%
Jain6380.35%
Christian2580.14%
Sikh1160.06%
Religion not stated870.05%
Other religions and persuasions40%
Buddhist20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nowgong Urban Population

The Urban population of Nowgong Tehsil is 59.11 k (59,109), with 31.25 k (31,247) being males and 27.86 k (27,862) being females, making up 32.44% of the Nowgong total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Nowgong Rural Population

The Rural population of Nowgong Tehsil is 1.23 Lac (1,23,124), with 64.67 k (64,667) being males and 58.46 k (58,457) being females, making up 67.56% of the Nowgong total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Nowgong Literacy Rate

Nowgong Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nowgong Tehsil is 78.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nowgong Tehsil is 59.53 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nowgong Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.81%, while in the rural regions of Nowgong Tehsil, it is around 61.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nowgong

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.73 78.94 59.53
Urban Area 85.81 91.71 79.24
Rural Area 61.71 72.55 49.76

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nowgong

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.14 78.59 58.66
Muslim 76.16 82.81 69.08
Jain 95.18 96.47 93.68
Christian 90.27 92.17 88.29

Nowgong Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nowgong Tehsil is 42.50 k (42,502) with 22.23 k (22,225) males and 20.28 k (20,277) females, which is 23.32% of Nowgong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Nowgong Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nowgong Tehsil is 1.23 k (1,228) with 677 (677) males and 551 (551) females, which is 0.67% of Nowgong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 814 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nowgong

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 900
Urban Area 892
Rural Area 904

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nowgong

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 898
Muslim 931
Jain 883
Christian 985

Nowgong Area & Households

The Total Area of Nowgong Tehsil is 574.85 Square KM, with a population density of 317 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nowgong Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nowgong Tehsil are 80.The Total Number of households in Nowgong Tehsil are 33.79 k(33,791).

Nowgong Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nowgong Tehsil, there are about 72.38 k (72,379) workers, making up nearly 39.72% of the Nowgong Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.51 k (48,508) are male workers, and about 23.87 k (23,871) are female workers.

Nowgong - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.19 Lac (2,19,163) 20.27%
2025 2.22 Lac (2,21,725) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 2.24 Lac (2,24,063) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 2.26 Lac (2,26,241) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 2.28 Lac (2,28,420) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.31 Lac (2,30,599) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.33 Lac (2,32,776) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.35 Lac (2,34,771) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.37 Lac (2,36,634) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.38 Lac (2,38,495) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.40 Lac (2,40,358) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.42 Lac (2,42,219) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.44 Lac (2,44,083) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nowgong Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.44 Lac (2,44,083), with a male population of 1.27 Lac (1,26,989) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,042). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Nowgong Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Nowgong Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nowgong is 1.82 Lac (1,82,233).

The estimated population of Nowgong in 2024 is approximately 2.19 Lac (2,19,163).

Hindu constitute 93.04% of Nowgong population, amounting to approximately 1.70 Lac (1,69,546) people.

Muslim constitute 6.36% of Nowgong population, totaling around 11.58 k (11,582) people.

Hindu: 93.04%, Muslim: 6.36%, Jain: 0.35%, Christian: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.06%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nowgong is 42.50 k (23.32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.23 k (0.67%).

In Nowgong, 59.11 k (32.44%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.23 Lac (67.56%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nowgong is 69.73%, with male literacy at 78.94% and female literacy at 59.53%.

The sex ratio in Nowgong is 900 females for every 1000 males.

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