Mahwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahwa Tehsil has a population of 2.65 Lac (2,64,667) with 1.40 Lac (1,40,180) males and 1.24 Lac (1,24,487) females.The sex ratio in Mahwa is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahwa Tehsil is 42.06 k (42,058) which is 15.89% of Mahwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahwa Tehsil is 856 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahwa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dausa District in the state of RAJASTHAN in India.

2.65 Lac

Toatl Population

1.40 Lac

Male Population

1.24 Lac

Female Population

Mahwa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.15 Lac (3,15,121), indicating a 19.06% increased from Mahwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.50 Lac.

Mahwa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,18,456), projecting a 20.32% increased from Mahwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.

Mahwa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.50 Lac (2,49,517), accounting for 94.28% of the Mahwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.32 Lac (1,32,376), and the Hindu female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,17,141).

Mahwa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.37 k (13,366), accounting for 5.05% of the Mahwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.84 k (6,842), and the Muslim female population is around 6.52 k (6,524).

Mahwa Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,49,51794.28%
Muslim13,3665.05%
Jain1,3370.51%
Religion not stated2990.11%
Christian720.03%
Sikh450.02%
Buddhist230.01%
Other religions and persuasions80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahwa Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahwa Tehsil is 36.81 k (36,806), with 19.32 k (19,321) being males and 17.49 k (17,485) being females, making up 13.91% of the Mahwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Mahwa Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahwa Tehsil is 2.28 Lac (2,27,861), with 1.21 Lac (1,20,859) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,002) being females, making up 86.09% of the Mahwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Mahwa Literacy Rate

Mahwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahwa Tehsil is 84.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahwa Tehsil is 51.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.77%, while in the rural regions of Mahwa Tehsil, it is around 67.25%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.59 84.08 51.28
Urban Area 76.77 87.81 64.63
Rural Area 67.25 83.48 49.06

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahwa

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.78 84.36 51.31
Muslim 61.94 77.13 46.06
Jain 94.3 96.66 91.77
Religion not stated 68.83 79.74 51.06

Mahwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahwa Tehsil is 61.37 k (61,370) with 32.35 k (32,349) males and 29.02 k (29,021) females, which is 23.19% of Mahwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Mahwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahwa Tehsil is 59.70 k (59,695) with 31.72 k (31,721) males and 27.97 k (27,974) females, which is 22.55% of Mahwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 889
Urban Area 905
Rural Area 886

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahwa

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 885
Muslim 954
Jain 916
Religion not stated 599

Mahwa Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahwa Tehsil is 487.91 Square KM, with a population density of 542 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahwa Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahwa Tehsil are 161.The Total Number of households in Mahwa Tehsil are 46.76 k(46,764).

Mahwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahwa Tehsil, there are about 1.08 Lac (1,07,668) workers, making up nearly 40.68% of the Mahwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.84 k (64,843) are male workers, and about 42.83 k (42,825) are female workers.

Mahwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.15 Lac (3,15,121) 19.06%
2025 3.18 Lac (3,18,456) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 3.21 Lac (3,21,435) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 3.24 Lac (3,24,154) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 3.27 Lac (3,26,873) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 3.30 Lac (3,29,591) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 3.32 Lac (3,32,310) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 3.35 Lac (3,34,945) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 3.38 Lac (3,37,519) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 3.40 Lac (3,40,092) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 3.43 Lac (3,42,666) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 3.45 Lac (3,45,239) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 3.48 Lac (3,47,813) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.48 Lac (3,47,813), with a male population of 1.81 Lac (1,80,682) and a female population of 1.67 Lac (1,66,970). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Mahwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Mahwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahwa is 2.65 Lac (2,64,667).

The estimated population of Mahwa in 2024 is approximately 3.15 Lac (3,15,121).

Hindu constitute 94.28% of Mahwa population, amounting to approximately 2.50 Lac (2,49,517) people.

Muslim constitute 5.05% of Mahwa population, totaling around 13.37 k (13,366) people.

Hindu: 94.28%, Muslim: 5.05%, Jain: 0.51%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Christian: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahwa is 61.37 k (23.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 59.70 k (22.55%).

In Mahwa, 36.81 k (13.91%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.28 Lac (86.09%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahwa is 68.59%, with male literacy at 84.08% and female literacy at 51.28%.

The sex ratio in Mahwa is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Mahwa population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.03% up to 2036.