Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Mahamaya Nagar District

Mahamaya Nagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahamaya Nagar District has a population of 15.65 Lac (15,64,708) with 8.36 Lac (8,36,127) males and 7.29 Lac (7,28,581) females.The sex ratio in Mahamaya Nagar is 872, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahamaya Nagar District is 2.48 Lac (2,48,106) which is 15.86% of Mahamaya Nagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahamaya Nagar District is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Mahamaya Nagar District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.

15.65 Lac

Toatl Population

8.36 Lac

Male Population

7.29 Lac

Female Population

Mahamaya Nagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahamaya Nagar District current estimated population is projected to be 18.58 Lac (18,57,627), indicating a 18.72% increased from Mahamaya Nagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.69 Lac.

Mahamaya Nagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahamaya Nagar District estimated population is projected to be 18.76 Lac (18,76,175), projecting a 19.91% increased from Mahamaya Nagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.78 Lac.

Mahamaya Nagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahamaya Nagar District, with a total Hindu population of 13.97 Lac (13,97,225), accounting for 89.3% of the Mahamaya Nagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.48 Lac (7,48,446), and the Hindu female population is around 6.49 Lac (6,48,779).

Mahamaya Nagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahamaya Nagar District, with a total Muslim population of 1.59 Lac (1,59,448), accounting for 10.19% of the Mahamaya Nagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 83.46 k (83,464), and the Muslim female population is around 75.98 k (75,984).

Mahamaya Nagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,97,22589.3%
Muslim1,59,44810.19%
Religion not stated4,3850.28%
Christian1,3500.09%
Jain1,2890.08%
Sikh5240.03%
Buddhist4240.03%
Other religions and persuasions630%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahamaya Nagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahamaya Nagar District is 3.33 Lac (3,32,693), with 1.76 Lac (1,76,313) being males and 1.56 Lac (1,56,380) being females, making up 21.26% of the Mahamaya Nagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Mahamaya Nagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahamaya Nagar District is 12.32 Lac (12,32,015), with 6.60 Lac (6,59,814) being males and 5.72 Lac (5,72,201) being females, making up 78.74% of the Mahamaya Nagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 868 females for every 1000 males.

Mahamaya Nagar Literacy Rate

Mahamaya Nagar District has a literacy rate of 71.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahamaya Nagar District is 82.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahamaya Nagar District is 59.23 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahamaya Nagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.85%, while in the rural regions of Mahamaya Nagar District, it is around 71.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahamaya Nagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.59 82.38 59.23
Urban Area 71.85 78.34 64.56
Rural Area 71.52 83.48 57.74

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahamaya Nagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.37 84.15 60.95
Muslim 55.25 65.86 43.57
Religion not stated 71.6 81.34 60.73
Christian 71.58 79.5 62.89

Mahamaya Nagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahamaya Nagar District is 3.88 Lac (3,87,554) with 2.07 Lac (2,07,170) males and 1.80 Lac (1,80,384) females, which is 24.77% of Mahamaya Nagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 871 females for every 1000 males.

Mahamaya Nagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahamaya Nagar District is 268 (268) with 137 (137) males and 131 (131) females, which is 0.02% of Mahamaya Nagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahamaya Nagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 872
Urban Area 887
Rural Area 868

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahamaya Nagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 867
Muslim 911
Religion not stated 892
Christian 902

Mahamaya Nagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahamaya Nagar District is 1,840 Square KM, with a population density of 850 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahamaya Nagar District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahamaya Nagar District are 669.The Total Number of households in Mahamaya Nagar District are 2.61 Lac(2,60,860).

Mahamaya Nagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahamaya Nagar District, there are about 4.84 Lac (4,84,115) workers, making up nearly 30.94% of the Mahamaya Nagar District total population. Out of these, around 3.98 Lac (3,98,126) are male workers, and about 85.99 k (85,989) are female workers.

Mahamaya Nagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Mahamaya Nagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,46,863, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,64,708 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 22.56% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 12.53%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Mahamaya Nagar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,46,863 to 15,64,708.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 22.56%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 4.47 Lac - - 2.37 Lac 2.10 Lac
1911 4.21 Lac -25.86 k -5.79 2.28 Lac 1.93 Lac
1921 3.87 Lac -34.33 k -8.15 2.10 Lac 1.76 Lac
1931 4.24 Lac 37.71 k 9.75 2.31 Lac 1.94 Lac
1941 5.01 Lac 76.46 k 18.02 2.72 Lac 2.29 Lac
1951 5.63 Lac 62.35 k 12.45 3.04 Lac 2.59 Lac
1961 6.46 Lac 82.74 k 14.69 3.48 Lac 2.98 Lac
1971 7.61 Lac 1.15 Lac 17.85 4.17 Lac 3.44 Lac
1981 9.19 Lac 1.58 Lac 20.78 5.03 Lac 4.16 Lac
1991 11.27 Lac 2.07 Lac 22.56 6.16 Lac 5.11 Lac
2001 13.36 Lac 2.09 Lac 18.56 7.19 Lac 6.17 Lac
2011 15.65 Lac 2.29 Lac 17.11614476 8.36 Lac 7.29 Lac

Historical Population of Mahamaya Nagar by Census Year 1901-2011

Mahamaya Nagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.58 Lac (18,57,627) 18.72%
2025 18.76 Lac (18,76,175) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 18.92 Lac (18,92,139) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 19.06 Lac (19,06,265) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 19.20 Lac (19,20,391) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 19.35 Lac (19,34,516) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 19.49 Lac (19,48,642) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 19.61 Lac (19,60,883) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 19.72 Lac (19,71,782) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 19.83 Lac (19,82,688) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 19.94 Lac (19,93,587) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 20.04 Lac (20,04,494) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 20.15 Lac (20,15,393) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahamaya Nagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.15 Lac (20,15,393), with a male population of 10.66 Lac (10,66,472) and a female population of 9.48 Lac (9,48,445). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Mahamaya Nagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Mahamaya Nagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahamaya Nagar is 15.65 Lac (15,64,708).

The estimated population of Mahamaya Nagar in 2024 is approximately 18.58 Lac (18,57,627).

Hindu constitute 89.3% of Mahamaya Nagar population, amounting to approximately 13.97 Lac (13,97,225) people.

Muslim constitute 10.19% of Mahamaya Nagar population, totaling around 1.59 Lac (1,59,448) people.

Hindu: 89.3%, Muslim: 10.19%, Religion not stated: 0.28%, Christian: 0.09%, Jain: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahamaya Nagar is 3.88 Lac (24.77%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 268 (0.02%).

In Mahamaya Nagar, 3.33 Lac (21.26%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.32 Lac (78.74%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahamaya Nagar is 71.59%, with male literacy at 82.38% and female literacy at 59.23%.

The sex ratio in Mahamaya Nagar is 872 females for every 1000 males.

Mahamaya Nagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.