Shahgarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahgarh Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,054) with 73.51 k (73,508) males and 64.55 k (64,546) females.The sex ratio in Shahgarh is 879, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahgarh Tehsil is 22.38 k (22,377) which is 16.21% of Shahgarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahgarh Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sagar District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Shahgarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahgarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,66,031), indicating a 20.27% increased from Shahgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 87.94 k, and the estimated female population is 78.06 k.
Shahgarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahgarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,67,972), projecting a 21.67% increased from Shahgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 88.93 k, and the estimated female population is 79.01 k.
Shahgarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahgarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.31 Lac (1,31,093), accounting for 94.96% of the Shahgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.87 k (69,868), and the Hindu female population is around 61.23 k (61,225).
Shahgarh Jain Population
Jain is the second most popular religion in Shahgarh Tehsil, with a total Jain population of 4.31 k (4,314), accounting for 3.12% of the Shahgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Jain male population stands at approximately 2.27 k (2,268), and the Jain female population is around 2.05 k (2,046).
Shahgarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,31,093 | 94.96% |
| Jain | 4,314 | 3.12% |
| Muslim | 2,407 | 1.74% |
| Christian | 150 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 60 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 19 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahgarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahgarh Tehsil is 16.30 k (16,300), with 8.52 k (8,521) being males and 7.78 k (7,779) being females, making up 11.81% of the Shahgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Shahgarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahgarh Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,754), with 64.99 k (64,987) being males and 56.77 k (56,767) being females, making up 88.19% of the Shahgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Shahgarh Literacy Rate
Shahgarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahgarh Tehsil is 76.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahgarh Tehsil is 55.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shahgarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.7%, while in the rural regions of Shahgarh Tehsil, it is around 64.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahgarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.91 | 76.54 | 55.81 |
| Urban Area | 82.7 | 89.41 | 75.29 |
| Rural Area | 64.71 | 74.79 | 53.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahgarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.54 | 75.51 | 54 |
| Jain | 96.15 | 98.78 | 93.26 |
| Muslim | 83.04 | 90.03 | 75.53 |
| Christian | 84.25 | 86.79 | 82.43 |
Shahgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahgarh Tehsil is 29.54 k (29,542) with 15.88 k (15,875) males and 13.67 k (13,667) females, which is 21.4% of Shahgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 861 females for every 1000 males.
Shahgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahgarh Tehsil is 17.98 k (17,981) with 9.37 k (9,371) males and 8.61 k (8,610) females, which is 13.02% of Shahgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahgarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 879 |
| Urban Area | 913 |
| Rural Area | 874 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahgarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 877 |
| Jain | 903 |
| Muslim | 914 |
| Christian | 1308 |
Shahgarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahgarh Tehsil is 842.52 Square KM, with a population density of 164 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahgarh Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahgarh Tehsil are 128.The Total Number of households in Shahgarh Tehsil are 31.11 k(31,106).
Shahgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahgarh Tehsil, there are about 62.42 k (62,416) workers, making up nearly 45.21% of the Shahgarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.69 k (39,686) are male workers, and about 22.73 k (22,730) are female workers.
Shahgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,031) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,972) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,743) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,394) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,044) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,695) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,344) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,855) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,267) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,676) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,088) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,498) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,909) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahgarh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.85 Lac (1,84,909), with a male population of 97.32 k (97,324) and a female population of 87.52 k (87,519). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Shahgarh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.