Mhow Population in 2025
In 2025, Mhow Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.40 Lac (4,40,372), indicating a 21.67% increased from Mhow 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.12 Lac.
Mhow Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Mhow Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.45 Lac (4,45,015), projecting a 22.95% increased from Mhow 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.14 Lac.
Mhow Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Mhow Tehsil has a population of 3.62 Lac (3,61,937) with 1.89 Lac (1,89,046) males and 1.73 Lac (1,72,891) females.The sex ratio in Mhow is 915, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mhow Tehsil is 50.64 k (50,644) which is 13.99% of Mhow Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mhow Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mhow Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Indore District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Mhow Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mhow Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.11 Lac (3,11,366), accounting for 86.03% of the Mhow Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.63 Lac (1,63,035), and the Hindu female population is around 1.48 Lac (1,48,331).
Mhow Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mhow Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 43.96 k (43,959), accounting for 12.15% of the Mhow Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 22.50 k (22,495), and the Muslim female population is around 21.46 k (21,464).
Mhow Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,11,366 | 86.03% |
| Muslim | 43,959 | 12.15% |
| Christian | 3,629 | 1% |
| Sikh | 1,477 | 0.41% |
| Buddhist | 620 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 584 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 234 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 68 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMhow Urban Population
The Urban population of Mhow Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,31,284), with 69.87 k (69,870) being males and 61.41 k (61,414) being females, making up 36.27% of the Mhow total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Mhow Rural Population
The Rural population of Mhow Tehsil is 2.31 Lac (2,30,653), with 1.19 Lac (1,19,176) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,477) being females, making up 63.73% of the Mhow total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Mhow Literacy Rate
Mhow Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mhow Tehsil is 83.73 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mhow Tehsil is 67.07 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mhow Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.33%, while in the rural regions of Mhow Tehsil, it is around 69.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mhow
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.78 | 83.73 | 67.07 |
| Urban Area | 86.33 | 90.97 | 81.02 |
| Rural Area | 69.53 | 79.31 | 59.1 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mhow
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.58 | 83.63 | 66.72 |
| Muslim | 74.47 | 82.59 | 65.98 |
| Christian | 93.07 | 94.43 | 91.73 |
| Sikh | 96.56 | 97.79 | 94.53 |
Mhow Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mhow Tehsil is 49.84 k (49,835) with 25.42 k (25,415) males and 24.42 k (24,420) females, which is 13.77% of Mhow Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Mhow Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mhow Tehsil is 87.21 k (87,210) with 44.73 k (44,733) males and 42.48 k (42,477) females, which is 24.1% of Mhow Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mhow
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 915 |
| Urban Area | 879 |
| Rural Area | 936 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mhow
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 910 |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Christian | 993 |
| Sikh | 633 |
Mhow Area & Households
The Total Area of Mhow Tehsil is 1,096.33 Square KM, with a population density of 330 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mhow Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Mhow Tehsil are 172.The Total Number of households in Mhow Tehsil are 68.71 k(68,714).
Mhow Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mhow Tehsil, there are about 1.52 Lac (1,51,717) workers, making up nearly 41.92% of the Mhow Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.03 Lac (1,03,464) are male workers, and about 48.25 k (48,253) are female workers.
Mhow - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.40 Lac (4,40,372) | 21.67% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.45 Lac (4,45,015) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.49 Lac (4,49,343) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.54 Lac (4,53,670) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.58 Lac (4,57,998) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.62 Lac (4,62,320) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.66 Lac (4,66,283) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.70 Lac (4,69,984) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.74 Lac (4,73,680) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.77 Lac (4,77,381) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,076) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,777) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mhow Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.85 Lac (4,84,777), with a male population of 2.50 Lac (2,50,295) and a female population of 2.34 Lac (2,34,426). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Mhow Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.