Dewas district is area of 7, 020 square km situated in the western part of Madhya Pradesh in Ujjain Division. According to Census 2011, the district had a total population of nearly 15.64 lakhs which has grown by 19.53% from 13.08 lakhs in 2001. There are 805, 359 males and 758, 356 females in the population, which means that the total sex ratio is 942 females per 1000 males. Dewas comprises of nearly 2.15% of the total population of the state and its population density is 223 people per square kilometers.
Quick Overview of Dewas District Census 2021
- District Name: Dewas
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- Division / Region: Ujjain Division, western Madhya Pradesh
- District Headquarters: Dewas city
- Geographical Area: 7,020 sq.km
- Total Population 2011 (district): 1,563,715 (15.64 lakh)
- Male Population 2011: 805,359
- Female Population 2011: 758,356
- Total Population 2001: 1,308,223 (13.08 lakh)
- Population Growth 2001–2011: 19.53%
- Share in State Population 2011: about 2.15%
- Population Density 2011: 223 persons per sq.km
- Overall Sex Ratio 2011: 942 females per 1000 males
- Urbanisation 2011: 28.9% urban; 71.1% rural
- Overall Literacy Rate 2011 (7+ yrs): 69.35%
- Male Literacy Rate 2011: about 79–80%
- Female Literacy Rate 2011: about 58–59%
- Total Households 2011: 308,871
- Main Languages (first language): Hindi, Malvi, Nimadi, Urdu, Gondi, Bareli, Bhili
Population & Density – 2011 vs 2001
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Actual Population |
1,563,715 |
1,308,223 |
| Male Population |
805,359 |
677,866 |
| Female Population |
758,356 |
630,357 |
| Population (in Lakhs) |
15.64 |
13.08 |
| Decadal Growth Rate |
19.53% |
about 24–25% |
| Area (sq.km) |
7,020 |
7,020 |
| Population Density (per sq.km) |
223 |
186 |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females/1000 males) |
942 |
930–935 (approx.) |
Population Projections – Dewas District 2011–2031
| Year |
Projected Population |
Population (Lakhs) |
| 2011 (actual) |
1,563,715 |
15.64 |
| 2021 |
1,820,000 |
18.23 |
| 2022 |
1,840,000 |
18.49 |
| 2023 |
1,870,000 |
18.71 |
| 2024 |
1,890,000 |
18.90 |
| 2025 |
1,900,000 |
19.07 |
| 2026 |
1,920,000 |
19.21 |
| 2027 |
1,930,000 |
19.33 |
| 2028 |
1,940,000 |
19.43 |
| 2029 |
1,950,000 |
19.52 |
| 2030 |
1,950,000 |
19.59 |
| 2031 |
1,960,000 |
19.66 |
Urban Rural Population & Households
| Area |
Population Share |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| Rural Dewas |
71.1% |
1,111,956 |
571,337 |
540,619 |
945 |
| Urban Dewas |
28.9% |
451,759 |
234,022 |
217,737 |
934 |
| Description |
District Total |
Rural |
Urban |
| Households (families) |
308,871 |
217,000+ (approx.) |
91,000+ (approx.) |
| Average Household Size |
about 5.0 persons |
about 5.1 persons |
about 4.9 persons |
Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio
| Description |
Total Children (0–6) |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Share of Population |
| District Overall |
229,339 |
about 122,000 |
about 107,000 |
about 877 girls / 1000 boys (rounded) |
14.66% |
| Rural Areas |
171,150 |
– |
– |
around 882 |
about 15% of rural population |
| Urban Areas |
58,189 |
– |
– |
around 866 |
about 12.9% of urban population |
Literacy, Education & Workforce
| Item |
District Total |
Rural |
Urban |
| Average Literacy Rate |
69.35% |
64.23% |
81.58% |
| Male Literacy |
about 79–80% |
76.64% |
89.01% |
| Female Literacy |
about 58–59% |
51.15% |
73.66% |
| Total Literate Population |
925,369 |
604,294 |
321,075 |
| Total Illiterate Population |
638,346 |
507,662 |
130,684 |
SC ST Population & Social Groups
| Category |
Population |
Percent of District Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
about 296,000 |
18.9% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
about 212,000 |
13.6% |
Religion-wise Population – Dewas District 2011
| Religion |
Population |
Percent of Total |
| Hindu |
about 1,330,000 |
≈ 85.0% |
| Muslim |
about 190,000 |
≈ 12.1% |
| Jain |
about 11,000 |
≈ 0.7% |
| Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Others & Not Stated |
small remainder |
≈ 2.2% |
Languages Spoken – Dewas District 2011
| Language (First Language) |
Share of Speakers (%) |
| Hindi |
55.51% |
| Malvi |
32.73% |
| Nimadi |
3.10% |
| Urdu |
1.90% |
| Gondi |
1.31% |
| Bareli |
1.08% |
| Bhili |
0.91% |
| Other languages & mother tongues |
about 3.0% |
Administrative Structure – Tehsils & Subdistricts
- Total tehsils (sub districts / taluka) in Dewas district: 9.
- Administrative units support census operations, rural development and tehsil‑wise population planning.
| # |
Tehsil / Taluk Name |
| 1 | Dewas |
| 2 | Sonkatch |
| 3 | Bagli |
| 4 | Kannod |
| 5 | Tonk Khurd |
| 6 | Khategaon |
| 7 | Satwas |
| 8 | Hatpipliya |
| 9 | Udainagar |
Dewas City Population & Demographics 2011
| Item |
Dewas City (Municipal Corporation) |
| Total Population |
289,550 |
| Male Population |
150,081 |
| Female Population |
139,469 |
| Total Families (Households) |
57,397 |
| Children (0–6 years) |
35,437 (18,570 boys; 16,867 girls) |
| Average Literacy |
84.64% (male 91.13%; female 77.69%) |
| Sex Ratio |
929 females / 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio |
908 girls / 1000 boys |
Dewas City Religion-wise Population 2011
| Religion |
Percentage |
Population |
| Hindu |
77.98% |
225,805 |
| Muslim |
19.98% |
57,842 |
| Christian |
0.49% |
1,419 |
| Sikh |
0.43% |
1,257 |
| Buddhist |
0.11% |
318 |
| Jain |
0.92% |
2,667 |
| Others |
0.01% |
20 |
| Religion Not Stated |
0.08% |
222 |
Major Towns & Urban Centres in Dewas District
- Dewas – district headquarters, major industrial and commercial city, largest urban centre.
- Sonkatch – important town and tehsil headquarter on major road corridors.
- Kannod, Bagli, Khategaon, Hatpipliya – smaller towns supporting rural markets and local economies.
Frequently Asked Questions – Dewas District Census & Population
- Q: What is the population of Dewas district as per the Census 2011?
A: The 2011 population of Dewas district is 1,563,715 (15.64 lakh).
- Q: What is the projected population of Dewas district in 2025?
A: Projections place the 2025 population at about 1.9 million (19.07 lakh).
- Q: What is the sex ratio in Dewas district?
A: The overall sex ratio is 942 females per 1000 males, with 945 in rural areas and 934 in urban areas.
- Q: How much of the Dewas population is rural and urban?
A: About 71.1% of residents live in rural areas and 28.9% live in urban areas.
- Q: What is the literacy rate of Dewas district?
A: The total literacy rate is 69.35%; rural literacy is 64.23% and urban literacy is 81.58%.
- Q: Which religions are most common in Dewas?
A: Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by Islam and smaller Jain, Christian, Sikh and Buddhist populations.
- Q: Which languages are mainly spoken in Dewas district?
A: Most people speak Hindi (including standard Hindi) and Malvi, with smaller groups speaking Nimadi, Urdu, Gondi, Bareli and Bhili.
- Q: What are the main tehsils of Dewas district?
A: The district has 9 tehsils – Dewas, Sonkatch, Bagli, Kannod, Tonk Khurd, Khategaon, Satwas, Hatpipliya and Udainagar.
- Q: What is the population of Dewas city?
A: Dewas city has a population of 289,550 in 2011, with high urban literacy (84.64%) and a sex ratio of 929.