Sagar Population in 2025
In 2025, Sagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.01 Lac (10,01,368), indicating a 21.67% increased from Sagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.75 Lac.
Sagar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Sagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.12 Lac (10,11,927), projecting a 22.95% increased from Sagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.80 Lac.
Sagar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Sagar Tehsil has a population of 8.23 Lac (8,23,015) with 4.35 Lac (4,35,316) males and 3.88 Lac (3,87,699) females.The sex ratio in Sagar is 891, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sagar Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,15,363) which is 14.02% of Sagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sagar Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sagar District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Sagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.41 Lac (7,40,929), accounting for 90.03% of the Sagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.93 Lac (3,92,594), and the Hindu female population is around 3.48 Lac (3,48,335).
Sagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 45.50 k (45,495), accounting for 5.53% of the Sagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.39 k (23,387), and the Muslim female population is around 22.11 k (22,108).
Sagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,40,929 | 90.03% |
| Muslim | 45,495 | 5.53% |
| Jain | 28,174 | 3.42% |
| Christian | 3,596 | 0.44% |
| Sikh | 3,018 | 0.37% |
| Religion not stated | 1,386 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 368 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 49 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Sagar Tehsil is 4.12 Lac (4,12,184), with 2.17 Lac (2,17,412) being males and 1.95 Lac (1,94,772) being females, making up 50.08% of the Sagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Sagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Sagar Tehsil is 4.11 Lac (4,10,831), with 2.18 Lac (2,17,904) being males and 1.93 Lac (1,92,927) being females, making up 49.92% of the Sagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Sagar Literacy Rate
Sagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sagar Tehsil is 89.3 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sagar Tehsil is 74.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.48%, while in the rural regions of Sagar Tehsil, it is around 76.39%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.57 | 89.3 | 74.97 |
| Urban Area | 88.48 | 93.17 | 83.22 |
| Rural Area | 76.39 | 85.28 | 66.26 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.8 | 88.95 | 73.68 |
| Muslim | 83.41 | 87.82 | 78.7 |
| Jain | 97.05 | 98.05 | 96 |
| Christian | 93.77 | 95.31 | 92.09 |
Sagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sagar Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,84,650) with 98.23 k (98,225) males and 86.43 k (86,425) females, which is 22.44% of Sagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Sagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sagar Tehsil is 41.46 k (41,456) with 21.63 k (21,632) males and 19.82 k (19,824) females, which is 5.04% of Sagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 891 |
| Urban Area | 896 |
| Rural Area | 886 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 888 |
| Muslim | 946 |
| Jain | 943 |
| Christian | 917 |
Sagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Sagar Tehsil is 2,156.56 Square KM, with a population density of 382 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sagar Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Sagar Tehsil are 379.The Total Number of households in Sagar Tehsil are 1.69 Lac(1,68,962).
Sagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sagar Tehsil, there are about 3.31 Lac (3,31,477) workers, making up nearly 40.28% of the Sagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.35 Lac (2,34,813) are male workers, and about 96.66 k (96,664) are female workers.
Sagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.01 Lac (10,01,368) | 21.67% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.12 Lac (10,11,927) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.22 Lac (10,21,768) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.32 Lac (10,31,608) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.41 Lac (10,41,449) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.51 Lac (10,51,278) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.60 Lac (10,60,288) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.69 Lac (10,68,704) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.77 Lac (10,77,108) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.86 Lac (10,85,523) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.94 Lac (10,93,928) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 11.02 Lac (11,02,343) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.02 Lac (11,02,343), with a male population of 5.76 Lac (5,76,353) and a female population of 5.26 Lac (5,25,687). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Sagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.