Mahoba district in the Bundelkhand region of southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 8,75,958 as per the 2011 Census, up from 7,08,447 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 23.64%. The district covers 3,144 sq km and has a population density of 279 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 878 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 892, and the total literacy rate is 66.90%, with male literacy at 77.72% and female literacy at 54.65%. Hindus form 93.06% of the population, Muslims 6.56%, and the district remains predominantly rural with a smaller share of people in towns.
Quick Overview — Mahoba Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
8,75,958 |
| Male Population |
4,66,358 |
| Female Population |
4,09,600 |
| Area |
3,144 sq km |
| Population Density |
279 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
23.64% |
| Sex Ratio |
878 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
892 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
66.90% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
77.72% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
54.65% |
| Total Households |
1,58,435 |
- Mahoba’s population increased from 7,08,447 in 2001 to 8,75,958 in 2011, a decadal growth of 23.64%.
- The district has an area of 3,144 sq km and a relatively low population density of 279 persons per sq km.
- The overall literacy rate is 66.90%, with male literacy at 77.72% and female literacy at 54.65%, reflecting a clear gender gap.
- Hindus form 93.06% and Muslims 6.56% of the population, while most residents still live in rural areas.
Population of Mahoba
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
8,75,958 |
7,08,447 |
| Male Population |
4,66,358 |
3,79,691 |
| Female Population |
4,09,600 |
3,28,756 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
23.64% |
21.33% |
| Population Density |
279 persons/sq km |
225 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
5,83,923 |
— |
| 2001 |
7,08,447 |
21.33% |
| 2011 |
8,75,958 |
23.64% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 8,75,958 |
| 2021 | 10,90,000 |
| 2022 | 11,00,000 |
| 2023 | 11,10,000 |
| 2024 | 11,20,000 |
| 2025 | 11,30,000 |
| 2026 | 11,40,000 |
| 2027 | 11,50,000 |
Literacy Rate in Mahoba
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
66.90% |
56.03% |
| Male Literacy |
77.72% |
68.55% |
| Female Literacy |
54.65% |
42.37% |
- Overall literacy improved from 56.03% in 2001 to 66.90% in 2011, a rise of nearly 11 percentage points.
- Male literacy increased to 77.72%, while female literacy reached 54.65%, indicating faster gains among women but a persistent gap.
- The male–female literacy gap narrowed from about 26 percentage points in 2001 to around 23 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
878 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
892 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
1,37,897 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
72,900 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
64,997 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.75% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
8,15,815 |
93.06% |
| Muslim |
57,491 |
6.56% |
| Christian |
963 |
0.11% |
| Sikh |
350 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
88 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
263 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
175 |
0.02% |
| Religion Not Stated |
1,513 |
0.17% |
Mahoba is overwhelmingly Hindu, with Hindus accounting for 93.06% of residents, while Muslims form the main minority at 6.56%. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains each make up a very small share of the population. Only a small fraction of people either follow other religions or did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
1,98,000 |
22.6% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,000 |
0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
6,27,000 |
71.6% |
| Urban Population |
2,48,958 |
28.4% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,58,435 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
3,46,000 |
| Male Workers |
2,06,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,40,000 |
| Main Workers |
2,27,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,19,000 |
| Non-Workers |
5,29,958 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
4 |
| Villages (total) |
435 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Mahoba (NPP) |
86,165 |
| Kabrai (NP) |
22,285 |
| Charkhari (NPP) |
25,150 |
| Kul Pahar (NP) |
17,627 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. Bundeli and local dialects) |
over 96% |
| Urdu |
around 3% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,58,435 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mahoba district? — Mahoba district has a population of 8,75,958 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Mahoba? — The sex ratio in Mahoba is 878 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Mahoba? — The overall literacy rate is 66.90%, with male literacy at 77.72% and female literacy at 54.65%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Mahoba? — There are 1,37,897 children aged 0–6 years, about 15.75% of the population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Mahoba? — Hinduism is followed by 93.06% of residents, and Muslims form 6.56%.
- How many households are there in Mahoba? — There are 1,58,435 households in Mahoba district.
- What proportion of Mahoba’s population is rural? — Around 71–72% of the population lives in rural areas and about 28% in urban areas.
- How many tehsils are there in Mahoba? — There are 3 tehsils and 4 towns in Mahoba district.