Mahisadal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mahisadal Tehsil has a population of 2.06 Lac (2,06,277) with 1.06 Lac (1,06,391) males and 99.89 k (99,886) females.The sex ratio in Mahisadal is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahisadal Tehsil is 23.60 k (23,598) which is 11.44% of Mahisadal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahisadal Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahisadal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Mahisadal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mahisadal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,24,546), indicating a 8.86% increased from Mahisadal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.
Mahisadal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mahisadal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.26 Lac (2,25,623), projecting a 9.38% increased from Mahisadal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Mahisadal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahisadal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,943), accounting for 79.96% of the Mahisadal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.02 k (85,019), and the Hindu female population is around 79.92 k (79,924).
Mahisadal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahisadal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 40.60 k (40,596), accounting for 19.68% of the Mahisadal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.98 k (20,979), and the Muslim female population is around 19.62 k (19,617).
Mahisadal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,64,943 | 79.96% |
| Muslim | 40,596 | 19.68% |
| Christian | 521 | 0.25% |
| Religion not stated | 173 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 19 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMahisadal Urban Population
The Urban population of Mahisadal Tehsil is 6.66 k (6,664), with 3.37 k (3,368) being males and 3.30 k (3,296) being females, making up 3.23% of the Mahisadal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Mahisadal Rural Population
The Rural population of Mahisadal Tehsil is 2.00 Lac (1,99,613), with 1.03 Lac (1,03,023) being males and 96.59 k (96,590) being females, making up 96.77% of the Mahisadal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Mahisadal Literacy Rate
Mahisadal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahisadal Tehsil is 91.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahisadal Tehsil is 80.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mahisadal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.73%, while in the rural regions of Mahisadal Tehsil, it is around 86.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahisadal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.21 | 91.25 | 80.84 |
| Urban Area | 89.73 | 93.65 | 85.74 |
| Rural Area | 86.09 | 91.17 | 80.67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahisadal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.78 | 92.78 | 82.46 |
| Muslim | 79.47 | 84.72 | 73.8 |
| Christian | 91.08 | 94.53 | 87.17 |
| Religion not stated | 80.15 | 90.41 | 68.25 |
Mahisadal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahisadal Tehsil is 23.20 k (23,201) with 11.90 k (11,900) males and 11.30 k (11,301) females, which is 11.25% of Mahisadal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Mahisadal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahisadal Tehsil is 193 (193) with 106 (106) males and 87 (87) females, which is 0.09% of Mahisadal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahisadal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 939 |
| Urban Area | 979 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahisadal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 941 |
| Muslim | 936 |
| Christian | 881 |
| Religion not stated | 803 |
Mahisadal Area & Households
The Total Area of Mahisadal Tehsil is 201.05 Square KM, with a population density of 1,026 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahisadal Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahisadal Tehsil are 75.The Total Number of households in Mahisadal Tehsil are 44.97 k(44,970).
Mahisadal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mahisadal Tehsil, there are about 74.02 k (74,017) workers, making up nearly 35.88% of the Mahisadal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.99 k (60,987) are male workers, and about 13.03 k (13,030) are female workers.
Mahisadal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,546) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,623) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,505) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.27 Lac (2,27,245) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,985) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,725) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.29 Lac (2,29,465) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.30 Lac (2,29,973) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,317) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,661) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,005) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,349) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,691) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mahisadal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.32 Lac (2,31,691), with a male population of 1.18 Lac (1,17,889) and a female population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,785). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mahisadal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.