Mahbubnagar is a major city in the Indian state of Telangana and ranks as the 7th most populous city in the state. It is an important commercial and administrative center in southern Telangana.
As per provisional Census 2011 reports, Mahbubnagar city had a population of 1,57,902 (1.58 lakh), with a near-balanced gender distribution. The estimated population of Mahbubnagar in 2026 is around 2.50 lakh, showing steady urban growth over the past decade.
👉 Projected Population of Mahbubnagar City (2026): ~2.50 lakh
Census 2011 Highlights
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,57,902 |
| Male Population | 79,423 |
| Female Population | 78,479 |
| Area | 39.64 sq. km |
| Density | 3,984 per sq. km |
| Literacy Rate | 84.77% |
| Male Literacy | 90.84% |
| Female Literacy | 78.69% |
| Sex Ratio | 988 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 917 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 16,791 |
Key Takeaways
Population in 2011: 1.58 lakh
Estimated 2026 population: ~2.50 lakh
High literacy rate of 84.77%, above district average
Strong sex ratio of 988, higher than national average
Children (0–6 years) form 10.64% of total population
High population density at 3,984 persons per sq. km
Mahbubnagar District Population
Mahbubnagar district is one of the prominent districts of Telangana. As per Census 2011, the district had a population of 9,19,903 (9.20 lakh). The estimated district population in 2026 is around 12 lakh.
Census 2011 Highlights
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,19,903 |
| Male Population | 4.61 lakh |
| Female Population | 4.59 lakh |
| Area | 2,738 sq. km |
| Density | 340 per sq. km |
| Literacy Rate | 60.97% |
| Sex Ratio | 995 |
| Urban Population | 34.72% |
| Children (0–6 years) | 13.28% |
Projected Population of Mahbubnagar District (2026): ~12 lakh
Religion in Mahbubnagar District
Hindus – 86.26%
Muslims – 12.41%
Christians – 0.74%
Others/Not Stated – 0.59%
District Social Composition
Scheduled Castes (SC) – 14.06%
Scheduled Tribes (ST) – 11.47%
Languages in Mahbubnagar District
Telugu – 76.23%
Urdu – 12.23%
Lambadi – 10.57%
Others – 0.97%
Source: Census 2011
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