Meerganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Meerganj Tehsil has a population of 4.91 Lac (4,91,330) with 2.60 Lac (2,60,137) males and 2.31 Lac (2,31,193) females.The sex ratio in Meerganj is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meerganj Tehsil is 84.87 k (84,870) which is 17.27% of Meerganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meerganj Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meerganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bareilly District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

Meerganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Meerganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.83 Lac (5,83,309), indicating a 18.72% increased from Meerganj 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.76 Lac.

Meerganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Meerganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.89 Lac (5,89,133), projecting a 19.91% increased from Meerganj 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.79 Lac.

Meerganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Meerganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.22 Lac (3,22,256), accounting for 65.59% of the Meerganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.72 Lac (1,71,882), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,50,374).

Meerganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meerganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,511), accounting for 33.69% of the Meerganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 86.34 k (86,341), and the Muslim female population is around 79.17 k (79,170).

Meerganj Religion Wise Population

Meerganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Meerganj Tehsil is 86.91 k (86,914), with 45.45 k (45,450) being males and 41.46 k (41,464) being females, making up 17.69% of the Meerganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Meerganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Meerganj Tehsil is 4.04 Lac (4,04,416), with 2.15 Lac (2,14,687) being males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,729) being females, making up 82.31% of the Meerganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Meerganj Literacy Rate

Meerganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 51.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meerganj Tehsil is 61.68 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meerganj Tehsil is 39.89 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meerganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 47.42%, while in the rural regions of Meerganj Tehsil, it is around 52.35%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meerganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	51.46	61.68	39.89
Urban Area	47.42	56.35	37.62
Rural Area	52.35	62.83	40.4

Literacy Rate by Religion in Meerganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.87	67.3	44.85
Muslim	40.76	50.33	30.28
Religion not stated	46.96	55.27	38.39
Sikh	64.32	71.99	55.23

Meerganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meerganj Tehsil is 61.12 k (61,124) with 32.55 k (32,551) males and 28.57 k (28,573) females, which is 12.44% of Meerganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Meerganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meerganj Tehsil is 44 (44) with 23 (23) males and 21 (21) females, which is 0.01% of Meerganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meerganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	889
Urban Area	913
Rural Area	884

Sex Ratio by Religion in Meerganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	875
Muslim	917
Religion not stated	899
Sikh	838

Meerganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Meerganj Tehsil is 524.96 Square KM, with a population density of 936 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meerganj Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Meerganj Tehsil are 244.The Total Number of households in Meerganj Tehsil are 81.56 k(81,556).

Meerganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Meerganj Tehsil, there are about 1.45 Lac (1,45,048) workers, making up nearly 29.52% of the Meerganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.25 Lac (1,25,291) are male workers, and about 19.76 k (19,757) are female workers.

Meerganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Meerganj Census Frequently Asked Questions