Maharajganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Maharajganj Tehsil has a population of 11.47 Lac (11,46,661) with 5.88 Lac (5,87,630) males and 5.59 Lac (5,59,031) females.The sex ratio in Maharajganj is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maharajganj Tehsil is 1.73 Lac (1,72,897) which is 15.08% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maharajganj Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maharajganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mahrajganj District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

Maharajganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Maharajganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 13.61 Lac (13,61,320), indicating a 18.72% increased from Maharajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.67 Lac.

Maharajganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Maharajganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 13.75 Lac (13,74,912), projecting a 19.91% increased from Maharajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.74 Lac.

Maharajganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Maharajganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 9.52 Lac (9,51,987), accounting for 83.02% of the Maharajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.89 Lac (4,88,715), and the Hindu female population is around 4.63 Lac (4,63,272).

Maharajganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maharajganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.79 Lac (1,78,957), accounting for 15.61% of the Maharajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 90.91 k (90,913), and the Muslim female population is around 88.04 k (88,044).

Maharajganj Religion Wise Population

Maharajganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Maharajganj Tehsil is 45.20 k (45,201), with 23.35 k (23,349) being males and 21.85 k (21,852) being females, making up 3.94% of the Maharajganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Maharajganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Maharajganj Tehsil is 11.01 Lac (11,01,460), with 5.64 Lac (5,64,281) being males and 5.37 Lac (5,37,179) being females, making up 96.06% of the Maharajganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Maharajganj Literacy Rate

Maharajganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.53% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maharajganj Tehsil is 77.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maharajganj Tehsil is 50.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maharajganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.54%, while in the rural regions of Maharajganj Tehsil, it is around 64.02%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maharajganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.53	77.81	50.65
Urban Area	76.54	84.95	67.63
Rural Area	64.02	77.5	49.93

Literacy Rate by Religion in Maharajganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.82	78.18	50.78
Muslim	63.1	75.88	50
Buddhist	63.2	75.49	50.35
Religion not stated	63.48	79.18	49.01

Maharajganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maharajganj Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,16,680) with 1.12 Lac (1,11,574) males and 1.05 Lac (1,05,106) females, which is 18.9% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Maharajganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maharajganj Tehsil is 4.20 k (4,201) with 2.16 k (2,159) males and 2.04 k (2,042) females, which is 0.37% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maharajganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	952
Urban Area	936
Rural Area	952

Sex Ratio by Religion in Maharajganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	948
Muslim	969
Buddhist	948
Religion not stated	1017

Maharajganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Maharajganj Tehsil is 1,093.43 Square KM, with a population density of 1,049 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maharajganj Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Maharajganj Tehsil are 449.The Total Number of households in Maharajganj Tehsil are 1.83 Lac(1,82,856).

Maharajganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Maharajganj Tehsil, there are about 4.45 Lac (4,45,184) workers, making up nearly 38.82% of the Maharajganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.86 Lac (2,86,012) are male workers, and about 1.59 Lac (1,59,172) are female workers.

Maharajganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Maharajganj Census Frequently Asked Questions