Machhlishahr Population
As per the 2011 Census, Machhlishahr Tehsil has a population of 7.36 Lac (7,36,209) with 3.61 Lac (3,60,957) males and 3.75 Lac (3,75,252) females.The sex ratio in Machhlishahr is 1040, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 1.11 Lac (1,11,054) which is 15.08% of Machhlishahr Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Machhlishahr Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jaunpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Machhlishahr Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Machhlishahr Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.74 Lac (8,74,030), indicating a 18.72% increased from Machhlishahr's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.48 Lac.
Machhlishahr Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Machhlishahr Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.83 Lac (8,82,757), projecting a 19.91% increased from Machhlishahr's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.52 Lac.
Machhlishahr Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Machhlishahr Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.67 Lac (6,67,083), accounting for 90.61% of the Machhlishahr Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.27 Lac (3,27,084), and the Hindu female population is around 3.40 Lac (3,39,999).
Machhlishahr Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Machhlishahr Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 65.52 k (65,520), accounting for 8.9% of the Machhlishahr Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 32.09 k (32,091), and the Muslim female population is around 33.43 k (33,429).
Machhlishahr Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,67,083 | 90.61% |
| Muslim | 65,520 | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1,527 | 0.21% |
| Religion not stated | 1,315 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 556 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 121 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 80 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMachhlishahr Urban Population
The Urban population of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 46.11 k (46,111), with 23.58 k (23,584) being males and 22.53 k (22,527) being females, making up 6.26% of the Machhlishahr total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Machhlishahr Rural Population
The Rural population of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 6.90 Lac (6,90,098), with 3.37 Lac (3,37,373) being males and 3.53 Lac (3,52,725) being females, making up 93.74% of the Machhlishahr total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1046 females for every 1000 males.
Machhlishahr Literacy Rate
Machhlishahr Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 84.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 57.98 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Machhlishahr Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.83%, while in the rural regions of Machhlishahr Tehsil, it is around 70.2%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Machhlishahr
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.81 | 84.42 | 57.98 |
| Urban Area | 79.83 | 86.41 | 72.99 |
| Rural Area | 70.2 | 84.28 | 57.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Machhlishahr
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.96 | 84.87 | 57.86 |
| Muslim | 69.44 | 79.94 | 59.52 |
| Buddhist | 65.81 | 80.66 | 52.5 |
| Religion not stated | 68.74 | 83 | 55.28 |
Machhlishahr Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Machhlishahr Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,66,766) with 82.81 k (82,806) males and 83.96 k (83,960) females, which is 22.65% of Machhlishahr Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Machhlishahr Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Machhlishahr Tehsil is 625 (625) with 324 (324) males and 301 (301) females, which is 0.08% of Machhlishahr Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Machhlishahr
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1040 |
| Urban Area | 956 |
| Rural Area | 1046 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Machhlishahr
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1040 |
| Muslim | 1042 |
| Buddhist | 1075 |
| Religion not stated | 1030 |
Machhlishahr Area & Households
The Total Area of Machhlishahr Tehsil is 811.76 Square KM, with a population density of 907 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Machhlishahr Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Machhlishahr Tehsil are 513.The Total Number of households in Machhlishahr Tehsil are 1.10 Lac(1,09,524).
Machhlishahr Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Machhlishahr Tehsil, there are about 2.46 Lac (2,45,903) workers, making up nearly 33.4% of the Machhlishahr Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.51 Lac (1,51,190) are male workers, and about 94.71 k (94,713) are female workers.
Machhlishahr - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.74 Lac (8,74,030) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.83 Lac (8,82,757) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.90 Lac (8,90,268) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.97 Lac (8,96,915) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.04 Lac (9,03,561) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.10 Lac (9,10,207) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.17 Lac (9,16,854) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.23 Lac (9,22,613) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.28 Lac (9,27,741) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.33 Lac (9,32,873) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.38 Lac (9,38,001) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.43 Lac (9,43,132) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.48 Lac (9,48,260) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Machhlishahr Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.48 Lac (9,48,260), with a male population of 4.60 Lac (4,60,398) and a female population of 4.88 Lac (4,88,492). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Machhlishahr Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.