Mahe Taluk Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahe Taluk Tehsil has a population of 41.82 k (41,816) with 19.14 k (19,143) males and 22.67 k (22,673) females.The sex ratio in Mahe Taluk is 1185, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 4.55 k (4,553) which is 10.89% of Mahe Taluk Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahe Taluk Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mahe District in the state of PUDUCHERRY in India.

41.82 k

Toatl Population

19.14 k

Male Population

22.67 k

Female Population

Mahe Taluk Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahe Taluk Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 56.28 k (56,284), indicating a 34.6% increased from Mahe Taluk's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 24.92 k, and the estimated female population is 31.53 k.

Mahe Taluk Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahe Taluk Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 57.54 k (57,539), projecting a 37.6% increased from Mahe Taluk's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.41 k, and the estimated female population is 32.31 k.

Mahe Taluk Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahe Taluk Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 27.94 k (27,940), accounting for 66.82% of the Mahe Taluk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.68 k (12,679), and the Hindu female population is around 15.26 k (15,261).

Mahe Taluk Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahe Taluk Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.86 k (12,856), accounting for 30.74% of the Mahe Taluk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.99 k (5,986), and the Muslim female population is around 6.87 k (6,870).

Mahe Taluk Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu27,94066.82%
Muslim12,85630.74%
Christian9582.29%
Buddhist210.05%
Religion not stated210.05%
Jain140.03%
Sikh30.01%
Other religions and persuasions30.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahe Taluk Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 41.82 k (41,816), with 19.14 k (19,143) being males and 22.67 k (22,673) being females, making up 100% of the Mahe Taluk total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1185 females for every 1000 males.

Mahe Taluk Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mahe Taluk total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Mahe Taluk Literacy Rate

Mahe Taluk Tehsil has a literacy rate of 97.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 98.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 97.25 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mahe Taluk Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 97.87%, while in the rural regions of Mahe Taluk Tehsil, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahe Taluk

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 97.87 98.63 97.25
Urban Area 97.87 98.63 97.25
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahe Taluk

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 98.16 98.88 97.58
Muslim 97.12 98.06 96.33
Christian 99.18 99.23 99.14
Buddhist 100 100 100

Mahe Taluk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 144 (144) with 77 (77) males and 67 (67) females, which is 0.34% of Mahe Taluk Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 871 females for every 1000 males.

Mahe Taluk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Mahe Taluk Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahe Taluk

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1185
Urban Area 1185
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahe Taluk

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1204
Muslim 1148
Christian 1139
Buddhist 1625

Mahe Taluk Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahe Taluk Tehsil is 9 Square KM, with a population density of 4,646 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahe Taluk Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Mahe Taluk Tehsil are 7.42 k(7,420).

Mahe Taluk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahe Taluk Tehsil, there are about 11.80 k (11,802) workers, making up nearly 28.22% of the Mahe Taluk Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.09 k (9,093) are male workers, and about 2.71 k (2,709) are female workers.

Mahe Taluk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 56.28 k (56,284) 34.6%
2025 57.54 k (57,539) 37.6% 3 %
2026 58.83 k (58,827) 40.68% 3.08 %
2027 60.18 k (60,181) 43.92% 3.24 %
2028 61.50 k (61,502) 47.08% 3.16 %
2029 62.86 k (62,857) 50.32% 3.24 %
2030 64.21 k (64,211) 53.55% 3.23 %
2031 65.63 k (65,631) 56.95% 3.4 %
2032 67.08 k (67,084) 60.43% 3.48 %
2033 68.57 k (68,571) 63.98% 3.55 %
2034 70.02 k (70,024) 67.46% 3.48 %
2035 71.51 k (71,510) 71.01% 3.55 %
2036 73.00 k (72,997) 74.57% 3.56 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahe Taluk Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 73.00 k (72,997), with a male population of 31.03 k (31,031) and a female population of 42.36 k (42,359). This reflects a total growth of 74.57% from Mahe Taluk Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 3.33%.

Mahe Taluk Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahe Taluk is 41.82 k (41,816).

The estimated population of Mahe Taluk in 2024 is approximately 56.28 k (56,284).

Hindu constitute 66.82% of Mahe Taluk population, amounting to approximately 27.94 k (27,940) people.

Muslim constitute 30.74% of Mahe Taluk population, totaling around 12.86 k (12,856) people.

Hindu: 66.82%, Muslim: 30.74%, Christian: 2.29%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahe Taluk is 144 (0.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Mahe Taluk, 41.82 k (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahe Taluk is 97.87%, with male literacy at 98.63% and female literacy at 97.25%.

The sex ratio in Mahe Taluk is 1185 females for every 1000 males.

Mahe Taluk population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 3.33% up to 2036.