Meghnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Meghnagar Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,944) with 86.91 k (86,913) males and 85.03 k (85,031) females.The sex ratio in Meghnagar is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meghnagar Tehsil is 36.43 k (36,432) which is 21.19% of Meghnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meghnagar Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.

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

Meghnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Meghnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,789), indicating a 20.27% increased from Meghnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Meghnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Meghnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.09 Lac (2,09,206), projecting a 21.67% increased from Meghnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Meghnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Meghnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,468), accounting for 91.58% of the Meghnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.41 k (79,412), and the Hindu female population is around 78.06 k (78,056).

Meghnagar Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Meghnagar Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 10.98 k (10,979), accounting for 6.39% of the Meghnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.57 k (5,571), and the Christian female population is around 5.41 k (5,408).

Meghnagar Religion Wise Population

Meghnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Meghnagar Tehsil is 12.93 k (12,929), with 6.71 k (6,712) being males and 6.22 k (6,217) being females, making up 7.52% of the Meghnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Meghnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Meghnagar Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,59,015), with 80.20 k (80,201) being males and 78.81 k (78,814) being females, making up 92.48% of the Meghnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Meghnagar Literacy Rate

Meghnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 42.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meghnagar Tehsil is 52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meghnagar Tehsil is 32.46 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meghnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.98%, while in the rural regions of Meghnagar Tehsil, it is around 39.34%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meghnagar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	42.27	52	32.46
Urban Area	75.98	83.72	67.53
Rural Area	39.34	49.13	29.55

Literacy Rate by Religion in Meghnagar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	40.47	50.19	30.73
Christian	52.27	62.67	41.69
Muslim	83.79	88.93	76.77
Jain	97.56	97.42	97.7

Meghnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meghnagar Tehsil is 2.45 k (2,454) with 1.24 k (1,238) males and 1.22 k (1,216) females, which is 1.43% of Meghnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Meghnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meghnagar Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,625) with 77.84 k (77,836) males and 76.79 k (76,789) females, which is 89.93% of Meghnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meghnagar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	979
Urban Area	927
Rural Area	983

Sex Ratio by Religion in Meghnagar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	983
Christian	971
Muslim	751
Jain	1008

Meghnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Meghnagar Tehsil is 528.28 Square KM, with a population density of 325 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meghnagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Meghnagar Tehsil are 110.The Total Number of households in Meghnagar Tehsil are 30.53 k(30,528).

Meghnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Meghnagar Tehsil, there are about 85.83 k (85,833) workers, making up nearly 49.92% of the Meghnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.02 k (44,020) are male workers, and about 41.81 k (41,813) are female workers.

Meghnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Meghnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions