Meja Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meja Tehsil has a population of 5.80 Lac (5,79,879) with 3.02 Lac (3,02,343) males and 2.78 Lac (2,77,536) females.The sex ratio in Meja is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meja Tehsil is 95.17 k (95,173) which is 16.41% of Meja Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meja Tehsil is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meja Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Allahabad District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Meja Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meja Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.88 Lac (6,88,435), indicating a 18.72% increased from Meja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.31 Lac.
Meja Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meja Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.95 Lac (6,95,309), projecting a 19.91% increased from Meja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.35 Lac.
Meja Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Meja Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.25 Lac (5,24,915), accounting for 90.52% of the Meja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.75 Lac (2,74,870), and the Hindu female population is around 2.50 Lac (2,50,045).
Meja Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meja Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 51.81 k (51,806), accounting for 8.93% of the Meja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.83 k (25,828), and the Muslim female population is around 25.98 k (25,978).
Meja Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,24,915 | 90.52% |
| Muslim | 51,806 | 8.93% |
| Religion not stated | 1,421 | 0.25% |
| Christian | 874 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 538 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 73 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMeja Urban Population
The Urban population of Meja Tehsil is 29.03 k (29,031), with 15.10 k (15,104) being males and 13.93 k (13,927) being females, making up 5.01% of the Meja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Meja Rural Population
The Rural population of Meja Tehsil is 5.51 Lac (5,50,848), with 2.87 Lac (2,87,239) being males and 2.64 Lac (2,63,609) being females, making up 94.99% of the Meja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Meja Literacy Rate
Meja Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meja Tehsil is 83.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meja Tehsil is 56.84 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meja Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.99%, while in the rural regions of Meja Tehsil, it is around 70.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meja
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.85 | 83.72 | 56.84 |
| Urban Area | 71.99 | 80.82 | 62.29 |
| Rural Area | 70.79 | 83.87 | 56.55 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Meja
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.44 | 84.37 | 57.24 |
| Muslim | 64.8 | 76.9 | 52.71 |
| Religion not stated | 74.39 | 83.28 | 63.6 |
| Christian | 61.15 | 71.52 | 52.94 |
Meja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meja Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,28,665) with 68.03 k (68,026) males and 60.64 k (60,639) females, which is 22.19% of Meja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Meja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meja Tehsil is 1.04 k (1,042) with 555 (555) males and 487 (487) females, which is 0.18% of Meja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meja
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 918 |
| Urban Area | 923 |
| Rural Area | 918 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Meja
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 910 |
| Muslim | 1006 |
| Religion not stated | 815 |
| Christian | 1208 |
Meja Area & Households
The Total Area of Meja Tehsil is 845.05 Square KM, with a population density of 686 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meja Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Meja Tehsil are 393.The Total Number of households in Meja Tehsil are 87.48 k(87,482).
Meja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meja Tehsil, there are about 1.91 Lac (1,91,365) workers, making up nearly 33% of the Meja Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.30 Lac (1,30,342) are male workers, and about 61.02 k (61,023) are female workers.
Meja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.88 Lac (6,88,435) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.95 Lac (6,95,309) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.01 Lac (7,01,225) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.06 Lac (7,06,460) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.12 Lac (7,11,695) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.17 Lac (7,16,930) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.22 Lac (7,22,165) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.27 Lac (7,26,701) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.31 Lac (7,30,740) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.35 Lac (7,34,782) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.39 Lac (7,38,822) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.43 Lac (7,42,863) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.47 Lac (7,46,903) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meja Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.47 Lac (7,46,903), with a male population of 3.86 Lac (3,85,636) and a female population of 3.61 Lac (3,61,288). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Meja Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.