Maihar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Maihar Tehsil has a population of 3.59 Lac (3,58,725) with 1.85 Lac (1,84,885) males and 1.74 Lac (1,73,840) females.The sex ratio in Maihar is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maihar Tehsil is 57.45 k (57,445) which is 16.01% of Maihar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maihar Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maihar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Satna District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Maihar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Maihar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.31 Lac (4,31,421), indicating a 20.27% increased from Maihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.
Maihar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Maihar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.36 Lac (4,36,464), projecting a 21.67% increased from Maihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.13 Lac.
Maihar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Maihar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.46 Lac (3,45,965), accounting for 96.44% of the Maihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.78 Lac (1,78,384), and the Hindu female population is around 1.68 Lac (1,67,581).
Maihar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maihar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.91 k (10,906), accounting for 3.04% of the Maihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.55 k (5,551), and the Muslim female population is around 5.36 k (5,355).
Maihar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,45,965 | 96.44% |
| Muslim | 10,906 | 3.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,068 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 238 | 0.07% |
| Christian | 198 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 174 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 160 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMaihar Urban Population
The Urban population of Maihar Tehsil is 40.19 k (40,192), with 21.03 k (21,031) being males and 19.16 k (19,161) being females, making up 11.2% of the Maihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Maihar Rural Population
The Rural population of Maihar Tehsil is 3.19 Lac (3,18,533), with 1.64 Lac (1,63,854) being males and 1.55 Lac (1,54,679) being females, making up 88.8% of the Maihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Maihar Literacy Rate
Maihar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maihar Tehsil is 80.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maihar Tehsil is 59.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maihar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.99%, while in the rural regions of Maihar Tehsil, it is around 68.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maihar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.42 | 80.55 | 59.7 |
| Urban Area | 81.99 | 87.82 | 75.62 |
| Rural Area | 68.9 | 79.57 | 57.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Maihar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.15 | 80.37 | 59.32 |
| Muslim | 77.91 | 85.31 | 70.16 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 69.27 | 81.97 | 56.71 |
| Religion not stated | 76.3 | 83.15 | 69.05 |
Maihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maihar Tehsil is 59.17 k (59,166) with 30.23 k (30,232) males and 28.93 k (28,934) females, which is 16.49% of Maihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Maihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maihar Tehsil is 70.99 k (70,993) with 35.95 k (35,946) males and 35.05 k (35,047) females, which is 19.79% of Maihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maihar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 941 |
| Urban Area | 912 |
| Rural Area | 945 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Maihar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 965 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1012 |
| Religion not stated | 935 |
Maihar Area & Households
The Total Area of Maihar Tehsil is 1,134.09 Square KM, with a population density of 316 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maihar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Maihar Tehsil are 253.The Total Number of households in Maihar Tehsil are 78.36 k(78,358).
Maihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Maihar Tehsil, there are about 1.49 Lac (1,49,391) workers, making up nearly 41.64% of the Maihar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 94.79 k (94,794) are male workers, and about 54.60 k (54,597) are female workers.
Maihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,421) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.36 Lac (4,36,464) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.41 Lac (4,41,066) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.45 Lac (4,45,355) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,644) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.54 Lac (4,53,933) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.58 Lac (4,58,218) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.62 Lac (4,62,145) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.66 Lac (4,65,813) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.69 Lac (4,69,476) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.73 Lac (4,73,144) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.77 Lac (4,76,807) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.80 Lac (4,80,475) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Maihar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.80 Lac (4,80,475), with a male population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,786) and a female population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,712). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Maihar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.