Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Mahoba District

Mahoba Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahoba District has a population of 8.76 Lac (8,75,958) with 4.66 Lac (4,66,358) males and 4.10 Lac (4,09,600) females.The sex ratio in Mahoba is 879, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahoba District is 1.28 Lac (1,28,129) which is 14.63% of Mahoba District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahoba District is 893 females for every 1000 males.

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

8.76 Lac

Toatl Population

4.66 Lac

Male Population

4.10 Lac

Female Population

Mahoba Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahoba District current estimated population is projected to be 10.40 Lac (10,39,941), indicating a 18.72% increased from Mahoba's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.89 Lac.

Mahoba Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahoba District estimated population is projected to be 10.50 Lac (10,50,324), projecting a 19.91% increased from Mahoba's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.94 Lac.

Mahoba Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahoba District, with a total Hindu population of 8.15 Lac (8,15,142), accounting for 93.06% of the Mahoba District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.35 Lac (4,34,523), and the Hindu female population is around 3.81 Lac (3,80,619).

Mahoba Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahoba District, with a total Muslim population of 57.45 k (57,454), accounting for 6.56% of the Mahoba District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.05 k (30,053), and the Muslim female population is around 27.40 k (27,401).

Mahoba Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu8,15,14293.06%
Muslim57,4546.56%
Religion not stated1,5230.17%
Christian9650.11%
Sikh3890.04%
Jain2340.03%
Other religions and persuasions1570.02%
Buddhist940.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahoba Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahoba District is 1.85 Lac (1,85,381), with 98.35 k (98,349) being males and 87.03 k (87,032) being females, making up 21.16% of the Mahoba total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 885 females for every 1000 males.

Mahoba Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahoba District is 6.91 Lac (6,90,577), with 3.68 Lac (3,68,009) being males and 3.23 Lac (3,22,568) being females, making up 78.84% of the Mahoba total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Mahoba Literacy Rate

Mahoba District has a literacy rate of 65.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahoba District is 75.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahoba District is 53.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahoba District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.57%, while in the rural regions of Mahoba District, it is around 62.99%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahoba

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.27 75.83 53.22
Urban Area 73.57 81.59 64.49
Rural Area 62.99 74.26 50.11

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahoba

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 65.04 75.78 52.74
Muslim 67.93 76.09 59
Religion not stated 67.86 75.82 58.75
Christian 80.16 86.07 73.79

Mahoba Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahoba District is 2.21 Lac (2,20,898) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,389) males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,509) females, which is 25.22% of Mahoba District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Mahoba Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahoba District is 647 (647) with 355 (355) males and 292 (292) females, which is 0.07% of Mahoba District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 823 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahoba

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 879
Urban Area 885
Rural Area 877

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahoba

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 876
Muslim 912
Religion not stated 874
Christian 911

Mahoba Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahoba District is 3,144 Square KM, with a population density of 279 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahoba District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahoba District are 521.The Total Number of households in Mahoba District are 1.58 Lac(1,58,435).

Mahoba Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahoba District, there are about 3.50 Lac (3,49,676) workers, making up nearly 39.92% of the Mahoba District total population. Out of these, around 2.37 Lac (2,37,153) are male workers, and about 1.13 Lac (1,12,523) are female workers.

Mahoba - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Mahoba district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,28,109, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 8,75,958 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 24.52% 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 13.43%.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.

Mahoba District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,28,109 to 8,75,958.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 24.52%.
  • 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 2.28 Lac - - 1.15 Lac 1.14 Lac
1911 2.33 Lac 4.57 k 2.001674638 1.17 Lac 1.15 Lac
1921 2.23 Lac -9.79 k -4.20887504 1.14 Lac 1.09 Lac
1931 2.38 Lac 15.13 k 6.788345402 1.22 Lac 1.16 Lac
1941 2.71 Lac 32.82 k 13.78922071 1.38 Lac 1.32 Lac
1951 2.78 Lac 7.24 k 2.672505465 1.42 Lac 1.36 Lac
1961 3.31 Lac 52.61 k 18.9200561 1.71 Lac 1.59 Lac
1971 4.12 Lac 81.07 k 24.51516719 2.19 Lac 1.92 Lac
1981 5.05 Lac 93.12 k 22.61528896 2.71 Lac 2.34 Lac
1991 6.25 Lac 1.20 Lac 23.80572271 3.39 Lac 2.86 Lac
2001 7.58 Lac 1.33 Lac 21.33035119 4.07 Lac 3.52 Lac
2011 8.76 Lac 1.18 Lac 15.50398943 4.66 Lac 4.10 Lac

Historical Population of Mahoba by Census Year 1901-2011

Mahoba - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 10.40 Lac (10,39,941) 18.72%
2025 10.50 Lac (10,50,324) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 10.59 Lac (10,59,261) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 10.67 Lac (10,67,169) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 10.75 Lac (10,75,077) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 10.83 Lac (10,82,985) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 10.91 Lac (10,90,893) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 10.98 Lac (10,97,746) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 11.04 Lac (11,03,847) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 11.10 Lac (11,09,953) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 11.16 Lac (11,16,054) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 11.22 Lac (11,22,160) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 11.28 Lac (11,28,261) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahoba District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.28 Lac (11,28,261), with a male population of 5.95 Lac (5,94,836) and a female population of 5.33 Lac (5,33,205). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Mahoba District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Mahoba Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahoba is 8.76 Lac (8,75,958).

The estimated population of Mahoba in 2024 is approximately 10.40 Lac (10,39,941).

Hindu constitute 93.06% of Mahoba population, amounting to approximately 8.15 Lac (8,15,142) people.

Muslim constitute 6.56% of Mahoba population, totaling around 57.45 k (57,454) people.

Hindu: 93.06%, Muslim: 6.56%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Christian: 0.11%, Sikh: 0.04%, Jain: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahoba is 2.21 Lac (25.22%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 647 (0.07%).

In Mahoba, 1.85 Lac (21.16%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 6.91 Lac (78.84%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahoba is 65.27%, with male literacy at 75.83% and female literacy at 53.22%.

The sex ratio in Mahoba is 879 females for every 1000 males.

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