Agar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Agar Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,335) with 89.13 k (89,134) males and 84.20 k (84,201) females.The sex ratio in Agar is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Agar Tehsil is 26.45 k (26,449) which is 15.26% of Agar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Agar Tehsil is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Agar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shajapur District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Agar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Agar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,08,462), indicating a 20.27% increased from Agar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.
Agar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Agar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.11 Lac (2,10,898), projecting a 21.67% increased from Agar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.
Agar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Agar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.52 Lac (1,52,370), accounting for 87.9% of the Agar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.43 k (78,427), and the Hindu female population is around 73.94 k (73,943).
Agar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Agar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.10 k (18,098), accounting for 10.44% of the Agar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.24 k (9,237), and the Muslim female population is around 8.86 k (8,861).
Agar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,52,370 | 87.9% |
| Muslim | 18,098 | 10.44% |
| Jain | 2,640 | 1.52% |
| Christian | 112 | 0.06% |
| Religion not stated | 69 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 38 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAgar Urban Population
The Urban population of Agar Tehsil is 48.38 k (48,375), with 25.00 k (24,997) being males and 23.38 k (23,378) being females, making up 27.91% of the Agar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Agar Rural Population
The Rural population of Agar Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,24,960), with 64.14 k (64,137) being males and 60.82 k (60,823) being females, making up 72.09% of the Agar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Agar Literacy Rate
Agar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Agar Tehsil is 78.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Agar Tehsil is 53.51 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Agar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.44%, while in the rural regions of Agar Tehsil, it is around 61.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Agar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.34 | 78.5 | 53.51 |
| Urban Area | 79.44 | 88.05 | 70.26 |
| Rural Area | 61.16 | 74.7 | 46.93 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Agar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.04 | 77.75 | 51.6 |
| Muslim | 72.69 | 81.86 | 63.2 |
| Jain | 95.86 | 98.42 | 93.22 |
| Christian | 86.32 | 90.2 | 81.82 |
Agar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Agar Tehsil is 45.65 k (45,649) with 23.47 k (23,469) males and 22.18 k (22,180) females, which is 26.34% of Agar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Agar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Agar Tehsil is 1.77 k (1,769) with 917 (917) males and 852 (852) females, which is 1.02% of Agar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Agar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 945 |
| Urban Area | 936 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Agar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 943 |
| Muslim | 960 |
| Jain | 963 |
| Christian | 837 |
Agar Area & Households
The Total Area of Agar Tehsil is 728.97 Square KM, with a population density of 238 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Agar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Agar Tehsil are 137.The Total Number of households in Agar Tehsil are 36.38 k(36,380).
Agar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Agar Tehsil, there are about 78.30 k (78,298) workers, making up nearly 45.17% of the Agar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.42 k (49,415) are male workers, and about 28.88 k (28,883) are female workers.
Agar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.08 Lac (2,08,462) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,898) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.13 Lac (2,13,122) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.15 Lac (2,15,195) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,267) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,340) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,410) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,307) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,080) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,850) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,622) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,392) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,165) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Agar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.32 Lac (2,32,165), with a male population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,013) and a female population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,170). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Agar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.