Maharajganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Maharajganj Tehsil has a population of 4.34 Lac (4,33,664) with 2.25 Lac (2,24,565) males and 2.09 Lac (2,09,099) females.The sex ratio in Maharajganj is 932, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maharajganj Tehsil is 64.20 k (64,204) which is 14.81% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maharajganj Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maharajganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rae Bareli District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Maharajganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Maharajganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.15 Lac (5,14,848), indicating a 18.72% increased from Maharajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.49 Lac.
Maharajganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Maharajganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.20 Lac (5,19,988), projecting a 19.91% increased from Maharajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.52 Lac.
Maharajganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Maharajganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.97 Lac (3,97,087), accounting for 91.57% of the Maharajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.06 Lac (2,05,854), and the Hindu female population is around 1.91 Lac (1,91,233).
Maharajganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maharajganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.43 k (33,425), accounting for 7.71% of the Maharajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.13 k (17,132), and the Muslim female population is around 16.29 k (16,293).
Maharajganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,97,087 | 91.57% |
| Muslim | 33,425 | 7.71% |
| Religion not stated | 2,068 | 0.48% |
| Christian | 481 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 230 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 152 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 148 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 73 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMaharajganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Maharajganj Tehsil is 19.19 k (19,194), with 9.96 k (9,959) being males and 9.24 k (9,235) being females, making up 4.43% of the Maharajganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Maharajganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Maharajganj Tehsil is 4.14 Lac (4,14,470), with 2.15 Lac (2,14,606) being males and 2.00 Lac (1,99,864) being females, making up 95.57% of the Maharajganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Maharajganj Literacy Rate
Maharajganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maharajganj Tehsil is 76.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maharajganj Tehsil is 55.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maharajganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.7%, while in the rural regions of Maharajganj Tehsil, it is around 65.54%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maharajganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.28 | 76.55 | 55.25 |
| Urban Area | 81.7 | 87.71 | 75.25 |
| Rural Area | 65.54 | 76.02 | 54.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Maharajganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.22 | 76.55 | 55.1 |
| Muslim | 66.49 | 76.01 | 56.52 |
| Religion not stated | 71.69 | 84.34 | 60.92 |
| Christian | 63.77 | 73.52 | 52.82 |
Maharajganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maharajganj Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,65,546) with 85.63 k (85,630) males and 79.92 k (79,916) females, which is 38.17% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Maharajganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maharajganj Tehsil is 155 (155) with 70 (70) males and 85 (85) females, which is 0.04% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1215 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maharajganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 932 |
| Urban Area | 928 |
| Rural Area | 932 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Maharajganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 929 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Religion not stated | 1071 |
| Christian | 865 |
Maharajganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Maharajganj Tehsil is 722.76 Square KM, with a population density of 600 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maharajganj Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Maharajganj Tehsil are 203.The Total Number of households in Maharajganj Tehsil are 81.80 k(81,804).
Maharajganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Maharajganj Tehsil, there are about 1.61 Lac (1,61,472) workers, making up nearly 37.23% of the Maharajganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.15 Lac (1,15,361) are male workers, and about 46.11 k (46,111) are female workers.
Maharajganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.15 Lac (5,14,848) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.20 Lac (5,19,988) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.24 Lac (5,24,413) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.28 Lac (5,28,328) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.32 Lac (5,32,243) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.36 Lac (5,36,158) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.40 Lac (5,40,073) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.43 Lac (5,43,466) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.46 Lac (5,46,486) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.50 Lac (5,49,509) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.53 Lac (5,52,530) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.56 Lac (5,55,552) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.59 Lac (5,58,573) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Maharajganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.59 Lac (5,58,573), with a male population of 2.86 Lac (2,86,431) and a female population of 2.72 Lac (2,72,199). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Maharajganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.