Mahad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahad Tehsil has a population of 1.80 Lac (1,80,191) with 88.73 k (88,734) males and 91.46 k (91,457) females.The sex ratio in Mahad is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahad Tehsil is 19.04 k (19,044) which is 10.57% of Mahad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahad Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Raigarh District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

Mahad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,03,788), indicating a 13.1% increased from Mahad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Mahad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,05,340), projecting a 13.96% increased from Mahad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Mahad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,140), accounting for 79.44% of the Mahad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.81 k (70,807), and the Hindu female population is around 72.33 k (72,333).

Mahad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.02 k (24,019), accounting for 13.33% of the Mahad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.58 k (11,577), and the Muslim female population is around 12.44 k (12,442).

Mahad Religion Wise Population

Mahad Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahad Tehsil is 41.24 k (41,236), with 21.24 k (21,244) being males and 19.99 k (19,992) being females, making up 22.88% of the Mahad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Mahad Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahad Tehsil is 1.39 Lac (1,38,955), with 67.49 k (67,490) being males and 71.47 k (71,465) being females, making up 77.12% of the Mahad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1059 females for every 1000 males.

Mahad Literacy Rate

Mahad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahad Tehsil is 89.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahad Tehsil is 74.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mahad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.74%, while in the rural regions of Mahad Tehsil, it is around 78.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahad

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.9	89.31	74.79
Urban Area	92.74	95.17	90.18
Rural Area	78.69	87.46	70.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahad

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.06	88.34	72.05
Muslim	93.1	94.81	91.52
Buddhist	81.68	90.31	73.64
Christian	92.31	96.92	87.69

Mahad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahad Tehsil is 8.46 k (8,463) with 4.19 k (4,192) males and 4.27 k (4,271) females, which is 4.7% of Mahad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Mahad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahad Tehsil is 9.23 k (9,226) with 4.64 k (4,644) males and 4.58 k (4,582) females, which is 5.12% of Mahad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahad

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1031
Urban Area	942
Rural Area	1059

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahad

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1022
Muslim	1075
Buddhist	1066
Christian	954

Mahad Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahad Tehsil is 829.8 Square KM, with a population density of 217 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahad Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahad Tehsil are 181.The Total Number of households in Mahad Tehsil are 42.68 k(42,680).

Mahad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahad Tehsil, there are about 72.47 k (72,472) workers, making up nearly 40.22% of the Mahad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.62 k (47,624) are male workers, and about 24.85 k (24,848) are female workers.

Mahad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Mahad Census Frequently Asked Questions