Jabalpur, MP, is a region of 5,211 km² with a population of 2.767 million in 2021. It is projected that the population will reach almost 3 million by 2025. The population density is 473 people per square km. The proportion of women living in urban areas is 58.46% of the total. There are about 929 women for every 1000 men, and the literacy rate is 81.07%. Jabalpur district and its neighboring areas are mainly Hindu by population. Jabalpur city population is more than 1.268 million.
Quick Overview: District Census 2021 (Jabalpur)
- District: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- 2021 Estimated Population: 2,760,000 (27.67 lakhs)
- 2025 Projected Population: 2,860,000 to 2,997,101 (approx. 29.97 lakhs)
- Area: 5,211 sq km
- Population Density (2011): 473 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 929 females / 1000 males & 925 (per Wikipedia)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 81.07% (82.47% per Wikipedia)
- Urbanization: 58.46% urban, 41.54% rural
- Majority religion: Hindu (87.65%)
- Largest city: Jabalpur (Urban Agglomeration pop: 1,268,848)
Historic Population Data (1901 - 2036)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation (%) |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| 1901 | 430,810 | - | 212,000 | 218,000 | - |
| 1911 | 472,102 | +9.58% | 236,000 | 236,000 | - |
| 1921 | 471,951 | -0.03% | 239,000 | 233,000 | - |
| 1931 | 489,583 | +3.74% | 248,000 | 242,000 | - |
| 1941 | 576,167 | +17.68% | 297,000 | 279,000 | - |
| 1951 | 662,569 | +15.00% | 346,000 | 316,000 | - |
| 1961 | 821,579 | +24.00% | 433,000 | 388,000 | - |
| 1971 | 1,119,885 | +36.31% | 593,000 | 526,000 | - |
| 1981 | 1,484,235 | +32.53% | 784,000 | 701,000 | - |
| 1991 | 1,768,037 | +19.12% | 929,000 | 839,000 | - |
| 2001 | 2,151,203 | +21.67% | 1,127,304 | 1,023,899 | 908 |
| 2011 | 2,463,289 | +14.51% | 1,277,278 | 1,186,011 | 929 |
| 2021 | 2,760,000 | Proj. | - | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,997,101 | Proj. | 1,545,000 | 1,452,000 | - |
| 2036 | 3,299,319 | Proj. | 1,691,098 | 1,608,128 | - |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu | 2,159,065 | 87.65% |
| Muslim | 203,652 | 8.27% |
| Jain | 33,728 | 1.37% |
| Christian | 23,142 | 0.94% |
| Sikh | 13,256 | 0.54% |
| Other | 21,010 | 0.85% |
| Buddhist | 4,320 | 0.18% |
| Not Stated | 5,116 | 0.21% |
Population Breakdown (2011)
- Total Population: 2,463,289
- Male: 1,277,278
- Female: 1,186,011
- Child (0-6 years): 296,565 (12.04% of total)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 923 girls / 1000 boys
Urban / Rural Split (2011)
| Area |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
1,440,034 (58.46%) |
750,247 |
689,787 |
919 |
911 |
87.04% |
| Rural |
1,023,255 (41.54%) |
527,031 |
496,224 |
942 |
937 |
72.36% |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
Sex Ratio |
| S.C. |
348,029 |
179,858 |
168,171 |
14.13% |
936 |
| S.T. |
375,231 |
189,915 |
185,316 |
15.23% |
976 |
Households & Density
- Total households (2011): 539,060
- Population Density: 473 per sq km
Literacy Rates by Category (2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Total | 81.07% | 87.29% | 74.37% |
| Urban | 87.04% | 91% | 82.74% |
| Rural | 72.36% | 81.82% | 62.31% |
| Religion |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Hindu | 80.92% | 87.5% | 73.8% |
| Muslim | 79.53% | 83.2% | 75.63% |
| Jain | 97.21% | 97.72% | 96.67% |
| Christian | 91.7% | 93.14% | 90.31% |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 94.21%
- Urdu: 1.93%
- Baghelkhandi (regional dialect)
- Others (mostly in city): Marathi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Bengali
Workforce Data (2011)
- Total Workers: 1,005,624 (40.82% of population)
- Male Workers: 705,970
- Female Workers: 299,654
City List & Urban Agglomeration (2011)
| City/Urban Agglomeration |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| Jabalpur Urban Agglomeration |
1,268,848 |
661,436 |
607,412 |
| Jabalpur (Municipal Corporation) |
1,055,525 |
545,510 |
510,015 |
- Total Towns: 24
- Total Villages: 1,424
Subdistrict / Taluk List (Tehsil)
- Jabalpur
- Kundam
- Majholi
- Panagar
- Patan
- Shahpura
- Sihora
Climate & Geography
- Average elevation: 411 m (1348 ft)
- Main rivers: Narmada (valley, marble rocks), Son (tributary of Ganges & Yamuna)
- Soil: Rich black cotton, plentiful water near surface
| Month | Record High (°C) | Mean Max (°C) | Mean Min (°C) | Record Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy Days | Avg RH (%) |
| Jan | 33.4 | 24.6 | 10.6 | 1.1 | 21.9 | 1.8 | 49 |
| Feb | 37.6 | 27.8 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 24.6 | 1.6 | 37 |
| Mar | 41.1 | 33.4 | 17.8 | 3.3 | 14.9 | 1.2 | 25 |
| Apr | 45.4 | 38.5 | 22.9 | 10.6 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 19 |
| May | 46.7 | 41.1 | 27.1 | 17.2 | 11.4 | 1.2 | 21 |
| June | 46.1 | 37.7 | 26.8 | 19.0 | 168.0 | 7.4 | 47 |
| July | 41.7 | 31.3 | 24.6 | 20.6 | 376.6 | 14.3 | 73 |
| Aug | 38.4 | 29.8 | 24.0 | 18.3 | 401.9 | 14.9 | 79 |
| Sep | 35.8 | 31.1 | 23.5 | 16.7 | 220.9 | 9.0 | 70 |
| Oct | 37.9 | 31.7 | 20.0 | 6.8 | 30.2 | 2.0 | 53 |
| Nov | 35.8 | 28.9 | 14.5 | 3.9 | 10.1 | 0.7 | 51 |
| Dec | 33.2 | 25.7 | 10.8 | 0.6 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 51 |
| Avg/Yr | 46.7 | 31.8 | 19.6 | 0.0 | 1291.4 | 55.2 | 48 |
Village List (Summary)
- Total Villages (2011): 1,424
- Major Village groups by tehsil—see official sites for full lists as exceeds table length.
FAQ: Jabalpur District Census
- What is the population of Jabalpur in Census 2011? About 2,463,289
- What is the Hindu population? About 2,159,065 (87.65%)
- What is the Muslim population? About 203,652 (8.27%)
- How is population split urban/rural? 58.46% urban, 41.54% rural
- What is the sex ratio? 929 females / 1000 males (2011 Entire), Urban 919, Rural 942
- What is the literacy rate? Average: 81.07%, Male: 87.29%, Female: 74.37% (2011)
- SC/ST Counts? SC: 14.13%, ST: 15.23% of population
- Languages Spoken? Mostly Hindi (94.21%), Urdu (1.93%), Baghelkhandi dialect
- How many towns/villages? 24 towns, 1,424 villages
- Main cities? Jabalpur Urban Agglomeration, Jabalpur Municipality
- Major sub-districts (taluks/tehsils)? Jabalpur, Kundam, Majholi, Panagar, Patan, Shahpura, Sihora