Goharganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Goharganj Tehsil has a population of 2.69 Lac (2,68,988) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,726) males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,262) females.The sex ratio in Goharganj is 885, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Goharganj Tehsil is 41.59 k (41,589) which is 15.46% of Goharganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Goharganj Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Goharganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Raisen District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Goharganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Goharganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,23,499), indicating a 20.27% increased from Goharganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Goharganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Goharganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.27 Lac (3,27,280), projecting a 21.67% increased from Goharganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.55 Lac.
Goharganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Goharganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,824), accounting for 89.16% of the Goharganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.27 Lac (1,27,420), and the Hindu female population is around 1.12 Lac (1,12,404).
Goharganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Goharganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.13 k (26,129), accounting for 9.71% of the Goharganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.75 k (13,749), and the Muslim female population is around 12.38 k (12,380).
Goharganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,39,824 | 89.16% |
| Muslim | 26,129 | 9.71% |
| Jain | 1,300 | 0.48% |
| Sikh | 802 | 0.3% |
| Christian | 582 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 215 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 110 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 26 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGoharganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Goharganj Tehsil is 1.08 Lac (1,07,522), with 58.11 k (58,107) being males and 49.42 k (49,415) being females, making up 39.97% of the Goharganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 851 females for every 1000 males.
Goharganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Goharganj Tehsil is 1.61 Lac (1,61,466), with 84.62 k (84,619) being males and 76.85 k (76,847) being females, making up 60.03% of the Goharganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Goharganj Literacy Rate
Goharganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Goharganj Tehsil is 81.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Goharganj Tehsil is 65.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Goharganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.84%, while in the rural regions of Goharganj Tehsil, it is around 68.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Goharganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.62 | 81.16 | 65.04 |
| Urban Area | 81.84 | 87.39 | 75.23 |
| Rural Area | 68.05 | 76.79 | 58.4 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Goharganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.2 | 81.08 | 64.2 |
| Muslim | 75.52 | 80.55 | 69.85 |
| Jain | 95.16 | 96.55 | 93.64 |
| Sikh | 89.77 | 90.76 | 88.69 |
Goharganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Goharganj Tehsil is 34.47 k (34,465) with 18.28 k (18,284) males and 16.18 k (16,181) females, which is 12.81% of Goharganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Goharganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Goharganj Tehsil is 59.15 k (59,154) with 30.79 k (30,787) males and 28.37 k (28,367) females, which is 21.99% of Goharganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Goharganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 885 |
| Urban Area | 851 |
| Rural Area | 909 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Goharganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 883 |
| Muslim | 901 |
| Jain | 912 |
| Sikh | 896 |
Goharganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Goharganj Tehsil is 1,757.19 Square KM, with a population density of 153 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Goharganj Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Goharganj Tehsil are 230.The Total Number of households in Goharganj Tehsil are 56.74 k(56,735).
Goharganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Goharganj Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,01,431) workers, making up nearly 37.71% of the Goharganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.31 k (75,310) are male workers, and about 26.12 k (26,121) are female workers.
Goharganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,499) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,280) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,731) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,947) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,163) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,380) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,592) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.47 Lac (3,46,537) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.49 Lac (3,49,287) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.52 Lac (3,52,034) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.55 Lac (3,54,785) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,531) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,282) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Goharganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.60 Lac (3,60,282), with a male population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,968) and a female population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,201). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Goharganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.