Sohagpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sohagpur Tehsil has a population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,184) with 78.21 k (78,210) males and 70.97 k (70,974) females.The sex ratio in Sohagpur is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sohagpur Tehsil is 21.63 k (21,632) which is 14.5% of Sohagpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sohagpur Tehsil is 907 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.49 Lac

Toatl Population

78.21 k

Male Population

70.97 k

Female Population

Sohagpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sohagpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.79 Lac (1,79,417), indicating a 20.27% increased from Sohagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.57 k, and the estimated female population is 85.83 k.

Sohagpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sohagpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,81,514), projecting a 21.67% increased from Sohagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 94.62 k, and the estimated female population is 86.88 k.

Sohagpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sohagpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.41 Lac (1,40,834), accounting for 94.4% of the Sohagpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.89 k (73,891), and the Hindu female population is around 66.94 k (66,943).

Sohagpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sohagpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.68 k (7,676), accounting for 5.15% of the Sohagpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.96 k (3,964), and the Muslim female population is around 3.71 k (3,712).

Sohagpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,40,83494.4%
Muslim7,6765.15%
Jain2840.19%
Christian2620.18%
Religion not stated580.04%
Sikh460.03%
Buddhist160.01%
Other religions and persuasions80.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sohagpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Sohagpur Tehsil is 25.04 k (25,040), with 12.93 k (12,933) being males and 12.11 k (12,107) being females, making up 16.78% of the Sohagpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Sohagpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Sohagpur Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,24,144), with 65.28 k (65,277) being males and 58.87 k (58,867) being females, making up 83.22% of the Sohagpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Sohagpur Literacy Rate

Sohagpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.8% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sohagpur Tehsil is 79.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sohagpur Tehsil is 58.9 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sohagpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.54%, while in the rural regions of Sohagpur Tehsil, it is around 66.74%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sohagpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.8 79.7 58.9
Urban Area 84.54 91.06 77.59
Rural Area 66.74 77.38 54.93

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sohagpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.08 79.25 57.86
Muslim 80.92 86.68 74.72
Jain 96.84 98.5 95
Christian 94.35 95.54 93.22

Sohagpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sohagpur Tehsil is 26.67 k (26,670) with 14.00 k (14,001) males and 12.67 k (12,669) females, which is 17.88% of Sohagpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Sohagpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sohagpur Tehsil is 21.78 k (21,778) with 11.12 k (11,121) males and 10.66 k (10,657) females, which is 14.6% of Sohagpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sohagpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 908
Urban Area 937
Rural Area 902

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sohagpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 906
Muslim 937
Jain 869
Christian 1000

Sohagpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Sohagpur Tehsil is 1,611.84 Square KM, with a population density of 93 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sohagpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sohagpur Tehsil are 167.The Total Number of households in Sohagpur Tehsil are 30.47 k(30,465).

Sohagpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sohagpur Tehsil, there are about 57.88 k (57,881) workers, making up nearly 38.8% of the Sohagpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.41 k (41,406) are male workers, and about 16.48 k (16,475) are female workers.

Sohagpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.79 Lac (1,79,417) 20.27%
2025 1.82 Lac (1,81,514) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 1.83 Lac (1,83,428) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.85 Lac (1,85,211) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.87 Lac (1,86,995) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 1.89 Lac (1,88,779) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 1.91 Lac (1,90,561) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 1.92 Lac (1,92,194) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 1.94 Lac (1,93,719) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 1.95 Lac (1,95,243) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 1.97 Lac (1,96,768) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 1.98 Lac (1,98,291) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.00 Lac (1,99,817) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sohagpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.00 Lac (1,99,817), with a male population of 1.04 Lac (1,03,549) and a female population of 96.24 k (96,235). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Sohagpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Sohagpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sohagpur is 1.49 Lac (1,49,184).

The estimated population of Sohagpur in 2024 is approximately 1.79 Lac (1,79,417).

Hindu constitute 94.4% of Sohagpur population, amounting to approximately 1.41 Lac (1,40,834) people.

Muslim constitute 5.15% of Sohagpur population, totaling around 7.68 k (7,676) people.

Hindu: 94.4%, Muslim: 5.15%, Jain: 0.19%, Christian: 0.18%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sohagpur is 26.67 k (17.88%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 21.78 k (14.6%).

In Sohagpur, 25.04 k (16.78%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.24 Lac (83.22%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sohagpur is 69.8%, with male literacy at 79.7% and female literacy at 58.9%.

The sex ratio in Sohagpur is 908 females for every 1000 males.

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