Mahasi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Mahasi Population 2026
8,08,525 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
8,26,073
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.61% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 19.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 949
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 54,661
Girls 51,899
Literacy Gap
16.2% Diff Male Literacy 45.9%
Female Literacy 29.7%
SC Population
76,952
14.1% of total
ST Population
2
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 32%
Main Workers 1,14,214
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 58,291
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 9.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 45.3%
Agricultural Laborers 42.8%
Household Industries 2.0%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,22,890 | 5,46,995 | +29.35% |
| Literacy Rate | 26.13% | 38.29% | +12.2% |
| Sex Ratio | 854 | 884 | +30 |
Decadal Growth Rate
29.35%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.61%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mahasi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Mahasi in 2026 is 8,05,061. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.61%.
What is the literacy rate of Mahasi? ▼
The literacy rate of Mahasi is 38.29% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Mahasi? ▼
The sex ratio of Mahasi is 884 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Mahasi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Mahasi in 2027 is 8,26,073. This projection is based on the 2.61% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Mahasi population changed since 2001? ▼
Mahasi population grew from 4,22,890 in 2001 to 5,46,995 in 2011, a decadal growth of 29.35%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.61%.
What was the population of Mahasi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Mahasi had a total population of 5,46,995. This comprised 2,90,355 males and 2,56,640 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bahraich District
#4 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Uttar Pradesh
#144 of 282
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Mahasi | Bahraich Avg | Uttar Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 38.29% | 40.53% ↓ 2.2%
| 56.42% ↓ 18.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 884 | 891 ↓ 7 | 914 ↓ 30 |
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