The Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 1,385,881 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 1,700,000 by 2025. It has an area of 5,432 sq km and a population density of around 255 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 982 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 49.08%. The child sex ratio is about 948 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hinduism with about 95.16% share and Hindi/Bhilali are the main languages spoken by most people. The district population is about 14.72% urban and 85.28% rural, and Barwani town accounts for a small share of the total population. There are a total of about 243,277 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
Barwani District Key Figures
District Name
Barwani
State
Madhya Pradesh
Population 2011
1,385,881
Estimated Population 2021
1,650,000
Estimated Population 2025
1,700,000
Area (sq km)
5,432
Population Density 2011 (per sq km)
255
Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males)
982
Literacy Rate 2011 (%)
49.08
Urban Population Share 2011 (%)
14.72
Rural Population Share 2011 (%)
85.28
Population and Historic Census Data
Barwani District Population 2001 and 2011
Census Year
Population
2001
1,086,673
2011
1,385,881
Decadal Growth 2001–2011 (%)
27.57
Estimated Population Projections (District Level)
Year
Estimated Population
2021
1,650,000
2025
1,700,000
2026
1,720,000
Sex Ratio and Child Sex Ratio
Overall and Child Sex Ratio
Indicator
Value
Sex Ratio (All Ages)
982
Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years)
948
Urban and Rural Sex Ratio 2011
Region
Sex Ratio
Urban
954
Rural
987
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
Overall Literacy Profile 2011
Indicator
Percentage (%)
Average Literacy Rate
49.08
Male Literacy Rate
55.70
Female Literacy Rate
42.39
Urban and Rural Literacy 2011
Region
Average Literacy (%)
Urban
77.67
Rural
43.74
Religion-wise Population Data
District Religion Composition 2011
Religion
Population 2011
Hindu
1,318,869
Muslim
58,222
Christian
2,967
Sikh
2,361
Buddhist
416
Jain
2,289
Others
263
Religion Not Stated
494
District Religion Percentage Share 2011
Religion
Percentage (%)
Hindu
95.16
Muslim
4.20
Christian
0.21
Sikh
0.17
Buddhist
0.03
Jain
0.17
Others
0.02
Not Stated
0.04
Caste (SC/ST) Population Data
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Category
Percentage of Total Population (%)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
6.35
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
69.42
Child Population and Child Sex Ratio
Child Population (0–6 Years) 2011
Indicator
Value
Total Child Population (0–6)
265,299
Child Population Share of Total (%)
19.14
Child Sex Ratio (0–6)
948
Urban and Rural Child Population Share 2011
Region
Child Population Share (0–6) (%)
Rural
20.08
Urban
13.71
Languages Spoken
Main Languages in Barwani District
Language
Remark
Hindi
Widely used for administration and education
Bhilali and other tribal dialects
Common among tribal communities
Population Density and Area Statistics
Area and Density
Indicator
Value
Area (sq km)
5,432
Population Density 2011 (persons per sq km)
255
Urban and Rural Population
Urban and Rural Split 2011
Category
Population 2011
Total Population
1,385,881
Urban Population
204,069
Rural Population
1,181,812
Urban and Rural Percentage 2011
Category
Percentage of Total Population (%)
Urban
14.72
Rural
85.28
Households and Family Data
Total Households 2011
Indicator
Value
Total Households (Families)
243,277
Workforce and Main Workers
Work Participation (District Level Approximate)
Indicator
Observation
Main Economic Activity
Agriculture and allied work dominant
Other Work
Small trade, services and labour
City and Town List (2011 Census)
Census Towns and Urban Areas
Urban Area
Type
Barwani
Municipality
Other small towns
Nagar Panchayat / Census Towns
Barwani Municipality Population 2011–2026
Year
Population
2011
55,504
2021
72,000
2024
78,000
2025
80,000
2026
82,000
Sub-Districts, Taluks and Administrative Divisions
Administrative Structure Overview
Administrative Unit
Approximate Count / Note
Tehsils / Sub-Districts
Multiple tehsils including Barwani Tehsil
Blocks
Several community development blocks
Villages
Large number of revenue villages
Barwani Tehsil Population (2011 and 2026 Estimate)
Year
Population
2011
211,061
2026 (Estimated)
259,508
Barwani Tehsil Religion-wise Population 2011
Religion
Total Population
Hindu
196,162
Muslim
13,001
Christian
549
Sikh
763
Jain
489
Buddhist
24
Other Religions and Persuasions
13
Religion Not Stated
60
Frequently Asked Questions
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