Sohagpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sohagpur Tehsil has a population of 4.87 Lac (4,86,930) with 2.48 Lac (2,47,563) males and 2.39 Lac (2,39,367) females.The sex ratio in Sohagpur is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sohagpur Tehsil is 67.01 k (67,005) which is 13.76% of Sohagpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sohagpur Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sohagpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shahdol District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Sohagpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sohagpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.86 Lac (5,85,607), indicating a 20.27% increased from Sohagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.96 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.89 Lac.
Sohagpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sohagpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.92 Lac (5,92,451), projecting a 21.67% increased from Sohagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.93 Lac.
Sohagpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sohagpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.44 Lac (4,43,598), accounting for 91.1% of the Sohagpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.26 Lac (2,25,690), and the Hindu female population is around 2.18 Lac (2,17,908).
Sohagpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sohagpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 32.03 k (32,033), accounting for 6.58% of the Sohagpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.23 k (16,232), and the Muslim female population is around 15.80 k (15,801).
Sohagpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,43,598 | 91.1% |
| Muslim | 32,033 | 6.58% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6,355 | 1.31% |
| Christian | 1,825 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 1,464 | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 862 | 0.18% |
| Religion not stated | 615 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 178 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSohagpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Sohagpur Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,76,169), with 90.84 k (90,841) being males and 85.33 k (85,328) being females, making up 36.18% of the Sohagpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Sohagpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Sohagpur Tehsil is 3.11 Lac (3,10,761), with 1.57 Lac (1,56,722) being males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,039) being females, making up 63.82% of the Sohagpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Sohagpur Literacy Rate
Sohagpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sohagpur Tehsil is 78.74 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sohagpur Tehsil is 62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sohagpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.63%, while in the rural regions of Sohagpur Tehsil, it is around 62.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sohagpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.5 | 78.74 | 62 |
| Urban Area | 84.63 | 90.59 | 78.29 |
| Rural Area | 62.12 | 71.54 | 52.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sohagpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.48 | 77.79 | 60.88 |
| Muslim | 82.15 | 89.7 | 74.38 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 65.69 | 76.25 | 55.25 |
| Christian | 90.89 | 94.61 | 87.66 |
Sohagpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sohagpur Tehsil is 35.77 k (35,772) with 18.22 k (18,222) males and 17.55 k (17,550) females, which is 7.35% of Sohagpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Sohagpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sohagpur Tehsil is 1.91 Lac (1,90,988) with 94.93 k (94,932) males and 96.06 k (96,056) females, which is 39.22% of Sohagpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sohagpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 940 |
| Rural Area | 983 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sohagpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Muslim | 974 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1003 |
| Christian | 1133 |
Sohagpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Sohagpur Tehsil is 1,976.08 Square KM, with a population density of 246 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sohagpur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Sohagpur Tehsil are 302.The Total Number of households in Sohagpur Tehsil are 1.11 Lac(1,11,421).
Sohagpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sohagpur Tehsil, there are about 2.05 Lac (2,05,425) workers, making up nearly 42.19% of the Sohagpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.32 Lac (1,32,102) are male workers, and about 73.32 k (73,323) are female workers.
Sohagpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.86 Lac (5,85,607) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.92 Lac (5,92,451) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.99 Lac (5,98,698) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.05 Lac (6,04,520) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.10 Lac (6,10,343) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.16 Lac (6,16,165) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.22 Lac (6,21,980) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.27 Lac (6,27,311) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.32 Lac (6,32,290) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.37 Lac (6,37,262) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.42 Lac (6,42,241) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.47 Lac (6,47,214) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.52 Lac (6,52,192) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sohagpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.52 Lac (6,52,192), with a male population of 3.28 Lac (3,27,770) and a female population of 3.25 Lac (3,24,561). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Sohagpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.