Mahishghat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahishghat Village has a population of 2.13 k (2,127) with 1.06 k (1,064) males and 1.06 k (1,063) females.The sex ratio in Mahishghat is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahishghat Village is 310 (310) which is 14.57% of Mahishghat Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahishghat Village is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Mahishghat village is listed as part of the Jaynagar - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.13 k

Toatl Population

1.06 k

Male Population

1.06 k

Female Population

Mahishghat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahishghat Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 k (2,316), indicating a 8.86% increased from Mahishghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 k, and the estimated female population is 1.17 k.

Mahishghat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahishghat Village estimated population is projected to be 2.33 k (2,327), projecting a 9.38% increased from Mahishghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 k, and the estimated female population is 1.17 k.

Mahishghat Literacy Rate

Mahishghat Village has a literacy rate of 70.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahishghat Village is 76.71 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahishghat Village is 63.67 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahishghat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.17 76.71 63.67
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.17 76.71 63.67

Mahishghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahishghat Village is 825 (825) with 422 (422) males and 403 (403) females, which is 38.79% of Mahishghat Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Mahishghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Mahishghat Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Mahishghat Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahishghat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1000
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1000

Mahishghat Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Mahishghat Village are 451 (451).

Mahishghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahishghat Village, there are about 835 (835) workers, making up nearly 39.26% of the Mahishghat Village total population. Out of these, around 600 (600) are male workers, and about 235 (235) are female workers.

Mahishghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.32 k (2,316) 8.86%
2025 2.33 k (2,327) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.34 k (2,336) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.34 k (2,344) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.35 k (2,351) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.36 k (2,359) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.37 k (2,367) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.37 k (2,372) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.38 k (2,375) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.38 k (2,379) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.38 k (2,382) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.39 k (2,386) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.39 k (2,390) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahishghat Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.39 k (2,390), with a male population of 1.18 k (1,179) and a female population of 1.21 k (1,211). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mahishghat Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Mahishghat Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bijaynagar 6,274
2 Sahajadapur 2,383
3 Chandipur 955
4 Kamalpur 972
5 Mayda 2,736
6 Napukuria 1,799
7 Gangapur 332
8 Khaiyamara 10,804
9 Mayahauri 19,604
10 Gordoani 20,984

Mahishghat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahishghat is 2.13 k (2,127).

The estimated population of Mahishghat in 2024 is approximately 2.32 k (2,316).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahishghat is 825 (38.79%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahishghat is 70.17%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 63.67%.

The sex ratio in Mahishghat is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Mahishghat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.