Mehkar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mehkar Tehsil has a population of 2.68 Lac (2,68,316) with 1.39 Lac (1,38,886) males and 1.29 Lac (1,29,430) females.The sex ratio in Mehkar is 932, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mehkar Tehsil is 35.13 k (35,126) which is 13.09% of Mehkar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mehkar Tehsil is 837 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mehkar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Buldana District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Mehkar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mehkar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.03 Lac (3,03,454), indicating a 13.1% increased from Mehkar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Mehkar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mehkar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.06 Lac (3,05,764), projecting a 13.96% increased from Mehkar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.
Mehkar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mehkar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,880), accounting for 73% of the Mehkar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,827), and the Hindu female population is around 94.05 k (94,053).
Mehkar Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Mehkar Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 40.32 k (40,324), accounting for 15.03% of the Mehkar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 20.58 k (20,580), and the Buddhist female population is around 19.74 k (19,744).
Mehkar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,95,880 | 73% |
| Buddhist | 40,324 | 15.03% |
| Muslim | 29,905 | 11.15% |
| Jain | 1,213 | 0.45% |
| Religion not stated | 551 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 270 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 149 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMehkar Urban Population
The Urban population of Mehkar Tehsil is 45.25 k (45,248), with 23.27 k (23,274) being males and 21.97 k (21,974) being females, making up 16.86% of the Mehkar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Mehkar Rural Population
The Rural population of Mehkar Tehsil is 2.23 Lac (2,23,068), with 1.16 Lac (1,15,612) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,456) being females, making up 83.14% of the Mehkar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Mehkar Literacy Rate
Mehkar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mehkar Tehsil is 90.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mehkar Tehsil is 73.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mehkar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.43%, while in the rural regions of Mehkar Tehsil, it is around 81.18%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mehkar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.06 | 90.26 | 73.4 |
| Urban Area | 86.43 | 92.59 | 79.98 |
| Rural Area | 81.18 | 89.8 | 72.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mehkar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.83 | 91.04 | 74.12 |
| Buddhist | 78.74 | 87.72 | 69.51 |
| Muslim | 80.89 | 88.22 | 73.13 |
| Jain | 95.47 | 97.32 | 93.58 |
Mehkar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mehkar Tehsil is 57.37 k (57,369) with 29.32 k (29,318) males and 28.05 k (28,051) females, which is 21.38% of Mehkar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Mehkar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mehkar Tehsil is 13.18 k (13,176) with 6.58 k (6,582) males and 6.59 k (6,594) females, which is 4.91% of Mehkar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mehkar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 932 |
| Urban Area | 945 |
| Rural Area | 930 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mehkar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 924 |
| Buddhist | 960 |
| Muslim | 943 |
| Jain | 960 |
Mehkar Area & Households
The Total Area of Mehkar Tehsil is 1,108.09 Square KM, with a population density of 242 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mehkar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mehkar Tehsil are 160.The Total Number of households in Mehkar Tehsil are 58.47 k(58,474).
Mehkar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mehkar Tehsil, there are about 1.35 Lac (1,35,221) workers, making up nearly 50.4% of the Mehkar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.85 k (76,848) are male workers, and about 58.37 k (58,373) are female workers.
Mehkar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,454) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,764) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.08 Lac (3,07,873) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,839) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,806) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,770) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.16 Lac (3,15,736) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.17 Lac (3,17,470) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,043) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,616) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,186) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,759) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,329) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mehkar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.25 Lac (3,25,329), with a male population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,129) and a female population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,198). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Mehkar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.