Shahganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahganj Tehsil has a population of 7.62 Lac (7,61,994) with 3.82 Lac (3,81,889) males and 3.80 Lac (3,80,105) females.The sex ratio in Shahganj is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahganj Tehsil is 1.18 Lac (1,17,930) which is 15.48% of Shahganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahganj Tehsil is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jaunpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Shahganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.05 Lac (9,04,642), indicating a 18.72% increased from Shahganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.53 Lac.
Shahganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.14 Lac (9,13,675), projecting a 19.91% increased from Shahganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.58 Lac.
Shahganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.15 Lac (6,15,094), accounting for 80.72% of the Shahganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.09 Lac (3,08,930), and the Hindu female population is around 3.06 Lac (3,06,164).
Shahganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shahganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,678), accounting for 18.72% of the Shahganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 70.80 k (70,803), and the Muslim female population is around 71.88 k (71,875).
Shahganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,15,094 | 80.72% |
| Muslim | 1,42,678 | 18.72% |
| Religion not stated | 1,722 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 1,395 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 930 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 93 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 53 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahganj Tehsil is 45.99 k (45,994), with 23.78 k (23,777) being males and 22.22 k (22,217) being females, making up 6.04% of the Shahganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Shahganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahganj Tehsil is 7.16 Lac (7,16,000), with 3.58 Lac (3,58,112) being males and 3.58 Lac (3,57,888) being females, making up 93.96% of the Shahganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Shahganj Literacy Rate
Shahganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahganj Tehsil is 80.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahganj Tehsil is 59.38 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shahganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.96%, while in the rural regions of Shahganj Tehsil, it is around 69.13%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.79 | 80.3 | 59.38 |
| Urban Area | 79.96 | 85.58 | 73.93 |
| Rural Area | 69.13 | 79.94 | 58.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.38 | 80.72 | 58.1 |
| Muslim | 71.7 | 78.5 | 65.07 |
| Religion not stated | 69.91 | 82.02 | 56.52 |
| Christian | 65.79 | 73.43 | 58.54 |
Shahganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahganj Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,55,853) with 78.33 k (78,328) males and 77.53 k (77,525) females, which is 20.45% of Shahganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Shahganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahganj Tehsil is 601 (601) with 313 (313) males and 288 (288) females, which is 0.08% of Shahganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 996 |
| Urban Area | 935 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 992 |
| Muslim | 1016 |
| Religion not stated | 885 |
| Christian | 1079 |
Shahganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahganj Tehsil is 704.56 Square KM, with a population density of 1,082 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahganj Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahganj Tehsil are 543.The Total Number of households in Shahganj Tehsil are 1.09 Lac(1,09,065).
Shahganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahganj Tehsil, there are about 2.41 Lac (2,41,471) workers, making up nearly 31.69% of the Shahganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.64 Lac (1,63,920) are male workers, and about 77.55 k (77,551) are female workers.
Shahganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.05 Lac (9,04,642) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.14 Lac (9,13,675) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.21 Lac (9,21,449) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.28 Lac (9,28,328) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.35 Lac (9,35,207) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.42 Lac (9,42,087) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.49 Lac (9,48,966) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.55 Lac (9,54,927) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.60 Lac (9,60,234) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.66 Lac (9,65,546) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.71 Lac (9,70,853) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.76 Lac (9,76,165) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.81 Lac (9,81,472) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.81 Lac (9,81,472), with a male population of 4.87 Lac (4,87,096) and a female population of 4.95 Lac (4,94,809). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Shahganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.