Villages In Mahabaleshwar Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Mahabaleshwar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahabaleshwar Tehsil has a population of 72.83 k (72,830) with 37.60 k (37,600) males and 35.23 k (35,230) females.The sex ratio in Mahabaleshwar is 937, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 7.32 k (7,320) which is 10.05% of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.

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

72.83 k

Toatl Population

37.60 k

Male Population

35.23 k

Female Population

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  1. Mahabaleshwar Population Census 2011
  2. Mahabaleshwar Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Mahabaleshwar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahabaleshwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 82.37 k (82,368), indicating a 13.1% increased from Mahabaleshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 42.68 k, and the estimated female population is 39.69 k.

Mahabaleshwar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahabaleshwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 83.00 k (82,995), projecting a 13.96% increased from Mahabaleshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.01 k, and the estimated female population is 39.99 k.

Mahabaleshwar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 55.70 k (55,701), accounting for 76.48% of the Mahabaleshwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 28.68 k (28,678), and the Hindu female population is around 27.02 k (27,023).

Mahabaleshwar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.64 k (9,636), accounting for 13.23% of the Mahabaleshwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.24 k (5,239), and the Muslim female population is around 4.40 k (4,397).

Mahabaleshwar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu55,70176.48%
Muslim9,63613.23%
Buddhist6,0148.26%
Christian7731.06%
Jain2860.39%
Other religions and persuasions2300.32%
Religion not stated1180.16%
Sikh720.1%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahabaleshwar Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 28.29 k (28,287), with 15.31 k (15,309) being males and 12.98 k (12,978) being females, making up 38.84% of the Mahabaleshwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 848 females for every 1000 males.

Mahabaleshwar Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 44.54 k (44,543), with 22.29 k (22,291) being males and 22.25 k (22,252) being females, making up 61.16% of the Mahabaleshwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Mahabaleshwar Literacy Rate

Mahabaleshwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 91.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 76.2 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mahabaleshwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.19%, while in the rural regions of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, it is around 79.24%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahabaleshwar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.91 91.15 76.2
Urban Area 91.19 94.78 86.94
Rural Area 79.24 88.62 69.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahabaleshwar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 82.55 90.57 74.08
Muslim 90.37 94.05 85.93
Buddhist 82.87 90.1 75.7
Christian 97.7 97.38 97.89

Mahabaleshwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 8.22 k (8,218) with 4.12 k (4,116) males and 4.10 k (4,102) females, which is 11.28% of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Mahabaleshwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 3.68 k (3,682) with 1.93 k (1,928) males and 1.75 k (1,754) females, which is 5.06% of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahabaleshwar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 937
Urban Area 848
Rural Area 999

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahabaleshwar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 943
Muslim 840
Buddhist 1008
Christian 1742

Mahabaleshwar Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahabaleshwar Tehsil is 470.36 Square KM, with a population density of 155 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil are 111.The Total Number of households in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil are 14.84 k(14,841).

Mahabaleshwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, there are about 29.79 k (29,787) workers, making up nearly 40.9% of the Mahabaleshwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.34 k (19,338) are male workers, and about 10.45 k (10,449) are female workers.

Mahabaleshwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 82.37 k (82,368) 13.1% ↑
2025 83.00 k (82,995) 13.96% 0.86 % ↑
2026 83.57 k (83,567) 14.74% 0.78 % ↑
2027 84.10 k (84,101) 15.48% 0.74 % ↑
2028 84.64 k (84,635) 16.21% 0.73 % ↑
2029 85.17 k (85,168) 16.94% 0.73 % ↑
2030 85.70 k (85,702) 17.67% 0.73 % ↑
2031 86.17 k (86,173) 18.32% 0.65 % ↑
2032 86.60 k (86,599) 18.91% 0.59 % ↑
2033 87.03 k (87,026) 19.49% 0.58 % ↑
2034 87.45 k (87,453) 20.08% 0.59 % ↑
2035 87.88 k (87,879) 20.66% 0.58 % ↑
2036 88.31 k (88,306) 21.25% 0.59 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Mahabaleshwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 88.31 k (88,306), with a male population of 45.79 k (45,788) and a female population of 42.52 k (42,516). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Mahabaleshwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Mahabaleshwar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahabaleshwar is 72.83 k (72,830).

The estimated population of Mahabaleshwar in 2024 is approximately 82.37 k (82,368).

Hindu constitute 76.48% of Mahabaleshwar population, amounting to approximately 55.70 k (55,701) people.

Muslim constitute 13.23% of Mahabaleshwar population, totaling around 9.64 k (9,636) people.

Hindu: 76.48%, Muslim: 13.23%, Buddhist: 8.26%, Christian: 1.06%, Jain: 0.39%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.32%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Sikh: 0.1%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahabaleshwar is 8.22 k (11.28%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.68 k (5.06%).

In Mahabaleshwar, 28.29 k (38.84%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 44.54 k (61.16%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahabaleshwar is 83.91%, with male literacy at 91.15% and female literacy at 76.2%.

The sex ratio in Mahabaleshwar is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Mahabaleshwar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.