Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, is an area of 4,989 sq km. The population in 2011 was 1,966,000 and is estimated to be 2,358,000 in 2021. Its sex ratio is 840 females per 1000 males, and the literacy rate is 71.03%. From 2001 to 2011, the population increased by 23.44%, and the majority of the households were in the rural areas. The child sex ratio is 829 girls per 1000 boys.
Quick Overview of Morena District Census 2021
- District Name: Morena
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- Headquarters: Morena town
- Area (district): 4,989 sq.km
- Population 2011 (district): 1,965,970 (19.66 lakh)
- Male Population 2011: 1,068,417
- Female Population 2011: 897,553
- Population 2001 (district): 1,592,714 (15.93 lakh)
- Population Growth 2001–2011: 23.44%
- Projected Population 2021 (district): 2,350,000 (23.58 lakh)
- Projected Population 2025 (district): 2,480,000 (24.87 lakh)
- Projected Population 2026 (district): 2,500,000 (25.09 lakh)
- Overall Sex Ratio 2011: 840 females per 1000 males
- Sex Ratio 2001: about 822–823 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years): 829 girls per 1000 boys
- Population Density 2011: 394 persons per sq.km
- Total Households 2011: 362,646 (284,541 rural; 78,105 urban)
- Total Literates 2011: 1,179,685 (747,652 male; 432,033 female)
- Total Literacy Rate 2011: 71.03%
- Male Literacy Rate 2011: 82.93%
- Female Literacy Rate 2011: 56.90%
Population – 2011 vs 2001 (District)
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Actual Population |
1,965,970 |
1,592,714 |
| Male Population |
1,068,417 |
874,089 |
| Female Population |
897,553 |
718,625 |
| Population (Lakhs) |
19.66 |
15.93 |
| Decadal Population Growth |
23.44% |
24.50% (1991–2001) |
| Area (sq.km) |
4,989 |
4,989 |
| Population Density (per sq.km) |
394 |
319 |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
840 |
822–823 (approx.) |
Population Projections – Morena District 2011–2031
| Year |
Projected Population |
Population (Lakhs) |
| 2011 (actual) |
1,965,970 |
19.66 |
| 2021 |
2,350,000 |
23.58 |
| 2022 |
2,390,000 |
23.98 |
| 2023 |
2,430,000 |
24.32 |
| 2024 |
2,460,000 |
24.62 |
| 2025 |
2,480,000 |
24.87 |
| 2026 |
2,500,000 |
25.09 |
| 2027 |
2,520,000 |
25.28 |
| 2028 |
2,540,000 |
25.44 |
| 2029 |
2,550,000 |
25.58 |
| 2030 |
2,560,000 |
25.70 |
| 2031 |
2,580,000 |
25.80 |
Urban and Rural Population – Morena District 2011
| Area |
Population Share |
Total Population |
Male Population |
Female Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Rural |
76.07% |
1,495,508 |
815,218 |
680,290 |
834–835 (approx.) |
| Urban |
23.93% |
470,462 |
253,199 |
217,263 |
858 |
Child Population (0–6 years) – Morena District 2011
| Description |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Children (0–6) – District |
305,156 |
166,858 |
138,298 |
829 |
Overall Literacy – Morena District 2011
| Item |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Literate Population |
1,179,685 |
747,652 |
432,033 |
| Literacy Rate |
71.03% |
82.93% |
56.90% |
Urban and Rural Literacy – Morena District 2011
| Area |
Average Literacy |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
Total Literates |
Male Literates |
Female Literates |
| Rural Morena |
68.91% |
81.64% |
53.68% |
865,686 |
558,748 |
306,938 |
| Urban Morena |
77.60% |
86.98% |
66.74% |
313,999 |
188,904 |
125,095 |
Illiteracy and Households – Morena District 2011
| Description |
Total |
Rural |
Urban |
| Illiterate Population |
786,285 |
629,822 |
156,463 |
| Illiterate Male Population |
320,765 |
256,470 |
64,295 |
| Illiterate Female Population |
465,520 |
373,352 |
92,168 |
| Households |
362,646 |
284,541 |
78,105 |
Religion-wise Population – Morena District 2011
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu |
1,875,495 |
95.40% |
| Muslim |
76,159 |
3.87% |
| Jain |
6,711 |
0.34% |
| Christian |
1,092 |
0.06% |
| Sikh |
557 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
– (very small) |
< 0.01% |
| Others / Religion Not Stated |
about 1,000–2,000 |
about 0.05–0.10% |
SC / ST Population – Morena District 2011
| Category |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Percent of Total |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
421,519 |
228,548 |
192,971 |
21.44% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
17,030 |
8,947 |
8,083 |
0.87% |
Languages Spoken – Morena District 2011
- Hindi is the main language spoken by the majority of the population.
- Local dialects and languages associated with nearby regions and communities are also spoken in smaller numbers.
Administrative Units – Tehsils / Subdistricts
- Total Tehsils (Taluka/Tehsil/Tahsil) as per district and census lists: 6
| Tehsil / Taluk Name |
| Morena |
| Ambah |
| Porsa |
| Joura |
| Kailaras |
| Sabalgad / Sabalgarh |
Morena Tehsil – Sample Census 2011 Data
| Item |
Total |
Urban |
Rural |
| Population (Morena Tehsil) |
– (detailed value in full handbook; includes Morena town, Bamor NP and villages) |
Morena Municipality + Bamor NP combined |
Remaining villages |
- Morena Tehsil includes Morena Municipality (city) and Bamor Nagar Panchayat plus surrounding villages.
Morena City (Municipality) – Census 2011 & 2025
| Item |
Value |
| Total Population 2011 |
200,482 |
| Male Population 2011 |
108,390 |
| Female Population 2011 |
92,092 |
| Households 2011 |
about 36,000–37,000 (from city census table) |
District Demography from Government Portal
| Parameter |
Value |
| Area |
4,989 sq.km |
| Subdivisions |
4 |
| Total Population 2011 |
1,965,970 |
| Villages |
815 |
Economy, Geography and Other Notes
- Morena district lies in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh, in the Chambal division, known for ravines and semi-arid terrain.
- Key economic activities include agriculture, animal husbandry and small-scale trade and services.
- The district is historically known as “Residence of Peacock” and has significant wildlife areas in the Chambal region.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Morena district’s population in 2011?
A: 1,965,970 (about 19.66 lakh).
- Q: What is the projected population of Morena in 2025?
A: About 2,480,000 (24.87 lakh).
- Q: What is the sex ratio in Morena district?
A: 840 females per 1000 males in 2011.
- Q: What is the child sex ratio?
A: 829 girls per 1000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- Q: What is the overall literacy rate?
A: 71.03% overall; male literacy 82.93%, female literacy 56.90%.
- Q: What share of the population lives in rural vs urban areas?
A: About 76.1% rural and 23.9% urban.
- Q: Which religion is most common in Morena?
A: Hinduism, with about 95.4% of the population; Muslims form about 3.9%.
- Q: How large are the SC and ST populations?
A: SCs are about 21.4% and STs about 0.9% of the population.
- Q: What is the population of Morena city?
A: 200,482 people as per the 2011 census.
- Q: How many tehsils are there in Morena district?
A: Six tehsils – Morena, Ambah, Porsa, Joura, Kailaras and Sabalgarh.