Maheshwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Maheshwar Tehsil has a population of 2.33 Lac (2,33,032) with 1.18 Lac (1,18,227) males and 1.15 Lac (1,14,805) females.The sex ratio in Maheshwar is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maheshwar Tehsil is 32.35 k (32,345) which is 13.88% of Maheshwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maheshwar Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maheshwar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khargone (West Nimar) District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Maheshwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Maheshwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.80 Lac (2,80,257), indicating a 20.27% increased from Maheshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.39 Lac.
Maheshwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Maheshwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.84 Lac (2,83,532), projecting a 21.67% increased from Maheshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.
Maheshwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Maheshwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,089), accounting for 94.02% of the Maheshwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,11,091), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,07,998).
Maheshwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maheshwar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.02 k (12,023), accounting for 5.16% of the Maheshwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.13 k (6,125), and the Muslim female population is around 5.90 k (5,898).
Maheshwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,19,089 | 94.02% |
| Muslim | 12,023 | 5.16% |
| Jain | 1,282 | 0.55% |
| Christian | 302 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 219 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 64 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 36 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 17 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMaheshwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Maheshwar Tehsil is 36.75 k (36,754), with 18.70 k (18,699) being males and 18.06 k (18,055) being females, making up 15.77% of the Maheshwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Maheshwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Maheshwar Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,96,278), with 99.53 k (99,528) being males and 96.75 k (96,750) being females, making up 84.23% of the Maheshwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Maheshwar Literacy Rate
Maheshwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maheshwar Tehsil is 77.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maheshwar Tehsil is 57.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maheshwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.32%, while in the rural regions of Maheshwar Tehsil, it is around 64.85%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maheshwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.49 | 77.34 | 57.4 |
| Urban Area | 81.32 | 88.42 | 74.02 |
| Rural Area | 64.85 | 75.23 | 54.25 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Maheshwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.7 | 76.69 | 56.49 |
| Muslim | 77.7 | 86.42 | 68.75 |
| Jain | 96.74 | 97.19 | 96.25 |
| Christian | 85.45 | 91.73 | 79.26 |
Maheshwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maheshwar Tehsil is 44.80 k (44,796) with 22.76 k (22,757) males and 22.04 k (22,039) females, which is 19.22% of Maheshwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Maheshwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maheshwar Tehsil is 60.51 k (60,511) with 30.45 k (30,447) males and 30.06 k (30,064) females, which is 25.97% of Maheshwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maheshwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 966 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Maheshwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 973 |
| Muslim | 963 |
| Jain | 905 |
| Christian | 962 |
Maheshwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Maheshwar Tehsil is 828.61 Square KM, with a population density of 281 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maheshwar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Maheshwar Tehsil are 207.The Total Number of households in Maheshwar Tehsil are 50.36 k(50,355).
Maheshwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Maheshwar Tehsil, there are about 1.16 Lac (1,16,473) workers, making up nearly 49.98% of the Maheshwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 67.64 k (67,640) are male workers, and about 48.83 k (48,833) are female workers.
Maheshwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,257) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.84 Lac (2,83,532) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.87 Lac (2,86,522) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,308) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,094) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,881) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.98 Lac (2,97,664) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.00 Lac (3,00,215) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.03 Lac (3,02,598) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,977) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.07 Lac (3,07,360) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,740) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.12 Lac (3,12,123) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Maheshwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.12 Lac (3,12,123), with a male population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,531) and a female population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,666). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Maheshwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.