The district of Sagar in Madhya Pradesh has a land of 10,252 sq km. The population in 2021 was 2.73 million and it is expected to be almost 2.94 million in 2025. The population density is 232 people per square kilometer. The majority of the people live in the countryside that is 70.2% while the urban population is 29.8%. The sex ratio is approximately 894 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate is 76.46%. The majority of the people follow Hinduism. The population of Sagar city is more than 370,000. The important rivers in the district are Sunar, Dhasan, Bina, and Bewas.
Quick Overview: Sagar District Census 2021
- District: Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
- 2021 Estimated Population: 2,730,000 (27.30 lakhs)
- 2025 Projected Population: 2,894,000 – 2,940,000 (28.94 lakhs)
- Area: 10,252 sq km
- Population Density (2011): 232/sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 893-896 F/1000 M
- Urbanization: 29.8% urban, 70.2% rural
- Literacy Rate (2011): 76.46% overall (Male: 84.85%, Female: 67.02%)
- Majority Religion: Hindu (92.43%)
- Towns: 20, Villages: 2075, Households: 517,850
- Largest City: Sagar (Urban Agglo population: 370,208)
- Main Rivers: Sunar, Dhasan, Bina, Bewas
Historic Population Data: 1901–2036
| Census Year |
Population |
Change |
Growth % |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 469,686 | – | – | 238,000 | 232,000 |
| 1911 | 541,256 | +71,570 | +15.24% | 276,000 | 265,000 |
| 1921 | 528,384 | –12,872 | –2.38% | 272,000 | 256,000 |
| 1931 | 544,928 | +16,544 | +3.13% | 281,000 | 264,000 |
| 1941 | 597,049 | +52,121 | +9.56% | 302,000 | 295,000 |
| 1951 | 636,191 | +39,142 | +6.56% | 329,000 | 307,000 |
| 1961 | 796,547 | +160,356 | +25.2% | 415,000 | 382,000 |
| 1971 | 1,062,291 | +265,744 | +33.36% | 561,000 | 501,000 |
| 1981 | 1,323,132 | +260,841 | +24.55% | 700,000 | 624,000 |
| 1991 | 1,647,736 | +324,604 | +24.53% | 876,000 | 772,000 |
| 2001 | 2,021,987 | +374,251 | +22.71% | 1,073,205 | 948,782 |
| 2011 | 2,378,458 | +356,471 | +17.63% | 1,256,257 | 1,122,201 |
| 2021 | 2,730,000* | | | | |
| 2025 | 2,894,000* | | +21.67% vs 2011 | 1,520,000 | 1,374,000 |
| 2036 | 3,185,697* | | +33.94% vs 2011 | 1,663,267 | 1,521,607 |
*Projected Years & Values
Religion–wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Population |
% |
| Hindu | 2,198,297 | 92.43% |
| Muslim | 103,480 | 4.35% |
| Jain | 62,992 | 2.65% |
| Christian | 5,580 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 4,146 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 991 | 0.04% |
| Other | 168 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 2,804 | 0.12% |
Urban / Rural Population (2011)
| Category |
% of District |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
29.8% |
708,796 |
372,124 |
336,672 |
905 |
931 |
86.43% |
| Rural |
70.2% |
1,669,662 |
884,133 |
785,529 |
888 |
923 |
72.08% |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
- Total: 356,903
- Male: 185,400
- Female: 171,503
- % of district pop: 15.01% (was 18.29% in 2001)
- Child sex ratio: 925 F/1000 M (urban: 931, rural: 923)
Literacy Rate Details (2011)
| Category |
Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Total | 76.46% | 84.85% | 67.02% |
| Urban | 86.43% | 91.81% | 80.45% |
| Rural | 72.08% | 81.82% | 61.04% |
| Religion |
Literacy Rate |
Male |
Female |
| Hindu | 75.72% | 84.47% | 65.85% |
| Muslim | 76.98% | 83.15% | 70.33% |
| Jain | 96.80% | 98.10% | 95.39% |
| Christian | 92.77% | 94.26% | 91.21% |
Sex Ratio Data (2011)
| Category |
Sex Ratio |
| Total Population | 894 |
| Urban | 905 |
| Rural | 889 |
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 892 |
| Muslim | 930 |
| Jain | 927 |
| Christian | 958 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category |
Population |
% of Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| SC |
501,630 |
21.09% |
266,306 |
235,324 |
884 |
| ST |
221,936 |
9.33% |
114,771 |
107,165 |
934 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
- Total workers: 1,006,035 (42.3% of population)
- Male: 682,077
- Female: 323,958
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 55.38%
- Bundeli (Bundelkhandi): 42.93%
- Others: Small numbers
City & Town List (2011)
- Sagar Urban Agglomeration: 370,208
- Sagar Municipal Corporation: 273,296
- Total towns: 20
| City/Urban Area |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| Sagar UA |
370,208 |
194,787 |
175,421 |
| Sagar (Municipal Corp.) |
273,296 |
142,766 |
130,530 |
Subdistricts/Taluk List (Tehsil)
- Banda
- Bina
- Deori
- Garhakota
- Kesli
- Khurai
- Malthon
- Rahatgarh
- Rehli
- Sagar
- Shahgarh
Village List (Summary)
- Total Villages: 2,075 (See official census portals for full names and breakdowns)
Geographic & Climate Details
- Location: Central MP, Vindhya & Malwa region
- Latitude/Longitude: 23°48′N 78°40′E
- Major Rivers: Sunar, Dhasan, Bina, Bewas
- Area: 10,252 sq km
- Tropic of Cancer passes through district
FAQ: Sagar District Census
- What is the population of Sagar (2011)? 2,378,458
- What is the 2021-2025 estimated population? About 2.73–2.89 million
- What is the Hindu & Muslim population? Hindu: 2,198,297 (92.43%), Muslim: 103,480 (4.35%)
- How is Sagar urban/rural split? 29.8% urban, 70.2% rural
- What is the sex ratio? 896 F/1000 M district avg
- What is the literacy rate? 76.46% overall (male: 84.85%, female: 67.02%)
- SC/ST counts? SC: 21.09%, ST: 9.33%
- Main languages? Hindi (55.38%), Bundeli (42.93%)
- Number of towns/villages? 20 towns, 2,075 villages
- Biggest urban agglomeration? Sagar UA: 370,208
- Subdistricts/taluks? 11: Banda, Bina, Deori, Garhakota, Kesli, Khurai, Malthon, Rahatgarh, Rehli, Sagar, Shahgarh