Mejhia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mejhia Tehsil has a population of 86.19 k (86,188) with 44.58 k (44,575) males and 41.61 k (41,613) females.The sex ratio in Mejhia is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mejhia Tehsil is 11.00 k (11,002) which is 12.77% of Mejhia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mejhia Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mejhia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Mejhia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mejhia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 93.82 k (93,822), indicating a 8.86% increased from Mejhia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.22 k, and the estimated female population is 45.59 k.
Mejhia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mejhia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 94.27 k (94,272), projecting a 9.38% increased from Mejhia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.43 k, and the estimated female population is 45.84 k.
Mejhia Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mejhia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 81.43 k (81,428), accounting for 94.48% of the Mejhia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.12 k (42,117), and the Hindu female population is around 39.31 k (39,311).
Mejhia Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mejhia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.95 k (2,953), accounting for 3.43% of the Mejhia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.53 k (1,529), and the Muslim female population is around 1.42 k (1,424).
Mejhia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81,428 | 94.48% |
| Muslim | 2,953 | 3.43% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,146 | 1.33% |
| Jain | 608 | 0.71% |
| Religion not stated | 33 | 0.04% |
| Christian | 11 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMejhia Urban Population
The Urban population of Mejhia Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mejhia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Mejhia Rural Population
The Rural population of Mejhia Tehsil is 86.19 k (86,188), with 44.58 k (44,575) being males and 41.61 k (41,613) being females, making up 100% of the Mejhia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Mejhia Literacy Rate
Mejhia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.83% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mejhia Tehsil is 77.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mejhia Tehsil is 54.98 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mejhia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Mejhia Tehsil, it is around 66.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mejhia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.83 | 77.88 | 54.98 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 66.83 | 77.88 | 54.98 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mejhia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.2 | 78.25 | 55.35 |
| Muslim | 58.9 | 69.91 | 46.76 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 55.43 | 66.4 | 44.33 |
| Jain | 74.49 | 85.61 | 62.74 |
Mejhia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mejhia Tehsil is 29.96 k (29,956) with 15.14 k (15,139) males and 14.82 k (14,817) females, which is 34.76% of Mejhia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Mejhia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mejhia Tehsil is 2.11 k (2,114) with 1.07 k (1,069) males and 1.05 k (1,045) females, which is 2.45% of Mejhia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mejhia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 934 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 934 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mejhia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 934 |
| Muslim | 932 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 973 |
| Jain | 895 |
Mejhia Area & Households
The Total Area of Mejhia Tehsil is 165.24 Square KM, with a population density of 522 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Mejhia Tehsil are 75.The Total Number of households in Mejhia Tehsil are 17.66 k(17,659).
Mejhia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mejhia Tehsil, there are about 30.44 k (30,439) workers, making up nearly 35.32% of the Mejhia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.91 k (24,913) are male workers, and about 5.53 k (5,526) are female workers.
Mejhia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.82 k (93,822) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 94.27 k (94,272) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 94.64 k (94,640) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 94.95 k (94,949) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 95.26 k (95,258) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 95.57 k (95,568) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 95.88 k (95,877) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 96.09 k (96,089) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 96.23 k (96,233) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 96.38 k (96,377) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 96.52 k (96,520) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 96.66 k (96,664) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 96.81 k (96,807) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mejhia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 96.81 k (96,807), with a male population of 49.39 k (49,393) and a female population of 47.40 k (47,404). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mejhia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.