Mahrajganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mahrajganj District has a population of 26.85 Lac (26,84,703) with 13.82 Lac (13,81,754) males and 13.03 Lac (13,02,949) females.The sex ratio in Mahrajganj is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahrajganj District is 4.24 Lac (4,23,537) which is 15.78% of Mahrajganj District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahrajganj District is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mahrajganj District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Mahrajganj Population Census 2011
- Mahrajganj Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Mahrajganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mahrajganj District current estimated population is projected to be 31.87 Lac (31,87,289), indicating a 18.72% increased from Mahrajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.54 Lac.
Mahrajganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mahrajganj District estimated population is projected to be 32.19 Lac (32,19,113), projecting a 19.91% increased from Mahrajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.71 Lac.
Mahrajganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahrajganj District, with a total Hindu population of 21.97 Lac (21,96,884), accounting for 81.83% of the Mahrajganj District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.34 Lac (11,33,573), and the Hindu female population is around 10.63 Lac (10,63,311).
Mahrajganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahrajganj District, with a total Muslim population of 4.59 Lac (4,58,650), accounting for 17.08% of the Mahrajganj District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.33 Lac (2,33,158), and the Muslim female population is around 2.25 Lac (2,25,492).
Mahrajganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,96,884 | 81.83% |
| Muslim | 4,58,650 | 17.08% |
| Buddhist | 16,030 | 0.6% |
| Religion not stated | 7,650 | 0.28% |
| Christian | 3,527 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 1,381 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 338 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 243 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMahrajganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Mahrajganj District is 1.35 Lac (1,34,730), with 69.63 k (69,628) being males and 65.10 k (65,102) being females, making up 5.02% of the Mahrajganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Mahrajganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Mahrajganj District is 25.50 Lac (25,49,973), with 13.12 Lac (13,12,126) being males and 12.38 Lac (12,37,847) being females, making up 94.98% of the Mahrajganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Mahrajganj Literacy Rate
Mahrajganj District has a literacy rate of 62.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahrajganj District is 75.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahrajganj District is 48.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahrajganj District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.28%, while in the rural regions of Mahrajganj District, it is around 61.91%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahrajganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.76 | 75.85 | 48.92 |
| Urban Area | 78.28 | 86.05 | 69.99 |
| Rural Area | 61.91 | 75.29 | 47.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahrajganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.08 | 76.26 | 49.05 |
| Muslim | 61.21 | 73.89 | 48.17 |
| Buddhist | 61.01 | 73.42 | 48.06 |
| Religion not stated | 62.7 | 76.61 | 48.57 |
Mahrajganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahrajganj District is 4.93 Lac (4,92,976) with 2.54 Lac (2,54,426) males and 2.39 Lac (2,38,550) females, which is 18.36% of Mahrajganj District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Mahrajganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahrajganj District is 16.44 k (16,435) with 8.36 k (8,361) males and 8.07 k (8,074) females, which is 0.61% of Mahrajganj District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahrajganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 935 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahrajganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Muslim | 968 |
| Buddhist | 954 |
| Religion not stated | 939 |
Mahrajganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Mahrajganj District is 2,952 Square KM, with a population density of 909 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahrajganj District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahrajganj District are 1,262.The Total Number of households in Mahrajganj District are 4.27 Lac(4,26,565).
Mahrajganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mahrajganj District, there are about 9.94 Lac (9,94,253) workers, making up nearly 37.03% of the Mahrajganj District total population. Out of these, around 6.59 Lac (6,59,465) are male workers, and about 3.35 Lac (3,34,788) are female workers.
Mahrajganj - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Mahrajganj district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,96,095, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 26,84,703 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 29.68% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 16.88%.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.
Mahrajganj District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,96,095 to 26,84,703.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 29.68%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.96 Lac | - | - | 2.47 Lac | 2.49 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.41 Lac | 44.48 k | 8.97 | 2.71 Lac | 2.70 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.51 Lac | 10.90 k | 2.02 | 2.79 Lac | 2.72 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.16 Lac | 64.46 k | 11.69 | 3.15 Lac | 3.01 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.82 Lac | 65.75 k | 10.67 | 3.44 Lac | 3.38 Lac |
| 1951 | 7.65 Lac | 83.75 k | 12.29 | 3.90 Lac | 3.76 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.92 Lac | 1.27 Lac | 16.54 | 4.55 Lac | 4.38 Lac |
| 1971 | 10.58 Lac | 1.66 Lac | 18.59 | 5.52 Lac | 5.06 Lac |
| 1981 | 13.35 Lac | 2.77 Lac | 26.21 | 6.96 Lac | 6.39 Lac |
| 1991 | 16.76 Lac | 3.41 Lac | 25.56 | 8.78 Lac | 7.98 Lac |
| 2001 | 21.74 Lac | 4.98 Lac | 29.68 | 11.24 Lac | 10.50 Lac |
| 2011 | 26.85 Lac | 5.11 Lac | 23.49832879 | 13.82 Lac | 13.03 Lac |
Mahrajganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.87 Lac (31,87,289) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 32.19 Lac (32,19,113) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 32.47 Lac (32,46,504) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 32.71 Lac (32,70,741) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 32.95 Lac (32,94,978) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 33.19 Lac (33,19,214) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 33.43 Lac (33,43,451) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 33.64 Lac (33,64,454) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 33.83 Lac (33,83,154) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 34.02 Lac (34,01,867) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 34.21 Lac (34,20,567) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 34.39 Lac (34,39,281) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 34.58 Lac (34,57,981) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mahrajganj District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 34.58 Lac (34,57,981), with a male population of 17.62 Lac (17,62,414) and a female population of 16.96 Lac (16,96,139). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Mahrajganj District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.