Mathura Population in 2025
In 2025, Mathura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 14.24 Lac (14,23,574), indicating a 19.91% increased from Mathura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.63 Lac.
Mathura Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Mathura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 14.36 Lac (14,35,687), projecting a 20.93% increased from Mathura's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 7.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.69 Lac.
Mathura Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Mathura Tehsil has a population of 11.87 Lac (11,87,244) with 6.37 Lac (6,36,893) males and 5.50 Lac (5,50,351) females.The sex ratio in Mathura is 865, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mathura Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,77,712) which is 14.97% of Mathura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mathura Tehsil is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mathura Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mathura District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Mathura Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mathura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 10.74 Lac (10,73,603), accounting for 90.43% of the Mathura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.77 Lac (5,77,463), and the Hindu female population is around 4.96 Lac (4,96,140).
Mathura Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mathura Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,364), accounting for 8.79% of the Mathura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 54.53 k (54,525), and the Muslim female population is around 49.84 k (49,839).
Mathura Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,73,603 | 90.43% |
| Muslim | 1,04,364 | 8.79% |
| Religion not stated | 3,896 | 0.33% |
| Christian | 2,164 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 1,818 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 939 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 386 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 74 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMathura Urban Population
The Urban population of Mathura Tehsil is 5.72 Lac (5,72,169), with 3.07 Lac (3,07,392) being males and 2.65 Lac (2,64,777) being females, making up 48.19% of the Mathura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Mathura Rural Population
The Rural population of Mathura Tehsil is 6.15 Lac (6,15,075), with 3.30 Lac (3,29,501) being males and 2.86 Lac (2,85,574) being females, making up 51.81% of the Mathura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Mathura Literacy Rate
Mathura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mathura Tehsil is 83.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mathura Tehsil is 62.15 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mathura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.99%, while in the rural regions of Mathura Tehsil, it is around 70.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mathura
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.37 | 83.08 | 62.15 |
| Urban Area | 75.99 | 82.22 | 68.78 |
| Rural Area | 70.83 | 83.91 | 55.72 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mathura
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.66 | 85.47 | 64.25 |
| Muslim | 48.7 | 56.86 | 39.75 |
| Religion not stated | 76.14 | 82.88 | 68.88 |
| Christian | 74.28 | 81.82 | 66.63 |
Mathura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mathura Tehsil is 2.31 Lac (2,31,027) with 1.24 Lac (1,23,551) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,476) females, which is 19.46% of Mathura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 870 females for every 1000 males.
Mathura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mathura Tehsil is 1.36 k (1,364) with 741 (741) males and 623 (623) females, which is 0.11% of Mathura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 841 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mathura
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 865 |
| Urban Area | 862 |
| Rural Area | 867 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mathura
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 860 |
| Muslim | 915 |
| Religion not stated | 897 |
| Christian | 991 |
Mathura Area & Households
The Total Area of Mathura Tehsil is 1,077.69 Square KM, with a population density of 1,102 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mathura Tehsil are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Mathura Tehsil are 240.The Total Number of households in Mathura Tehsil are 2.02 Lac(2,02,262).
Mathura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mathura Tehsil, there are about 3.64 Lac (3,64,266) workers, making up nearly 30.68% of the Mathura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.96 Lac (2,96,430) are male workers, and about 67.84 k (67,836) are female workers.
Mathura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.24 Lac (14,23,574) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.36 Lac (14,35,687) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.46 Lac (14,46,405) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 14.57 Lac (14,57,123) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.68 Lac (14,67,841) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.79 Lac (14,78,560) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 14.88 Lac (14,87,847) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 14.96 Lac (14,96,117) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 15.04 Lac (15,04,393) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 15.13 Lac (15,12,662) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 15.21 Lac (15,20,938) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 15.29 Lac (15,29,207) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mathura Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 15.29 Lac (15,29,207), with a male population of 8.12 Lac (8,12,351) and a female population of 7.16 Lac (7,16,430). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Mathura Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.