The district of Shivpuri located in Madhya Pradesh covers an area of 10278 sq.km and had a total population of 1.726 million in 2011, which is expected to exceed 2.2 million by 2031. The average sex ratio of the district is still quite low as it shows only 877 females per 1000 males, and the child sex ratio is 866. The district is predominately a rural area (82.88%) and has a total literacy rate of 63.73% with male literacy rate being close to 78% and female literacy rate being about 50%. The growth rate of the population from 2001 to 2011 was 22.74%.
Quick Overview of Shivpuri District Census 2021
- District Name: Shivpuri
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- Headquarters: Shivpuri town
- Area (district): about 10,278 sq.km
- Population 2011 (district): 1,726,050 (17.26 lakh)
- Male Population 2011: 919,795
- Female Population 2011: 806,255
- Population 2001 (district): 1,406,031 (14.06 lakh)
- Population Growth 2001–2011: 22.74%
- Population Share in MP 2011: about 2.4% of state population
- Projected Population 2021 (district): 2,050,000 (20.60 lakh)
- Projected Population 2025 (district): 2,170,000 (21.70 lakh)
- Projected Population 2031 (district): 2,240,000 (22.49 lakh)
- Overall Sex Ratio 2011: 877 females per 1000 males
- Sex Ratio 2001: about 859–860 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6) 2011: about 866 girls per 1000 boys
- Population Density 2011: around 168–170 persons per sq.km
- Urbanisation 2011: 17.12% urban; 82.88% rural
- Overall Literacy Rate 2011: 63.73% (approx. 64%)
- Male Literacy Rate 2011: around 77–78%
- Female Literacy Rate 2011: around 49–50%
Population – 2011 vs 2001 (Shivpuri District)
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Actual Population |
1,726,050 |
1,406,031 |
| Male Population |
919,795 |
756,525 |
| Female Population |
806,255 |
649,506 |
| Population (in Lakhs) |
17.26 |
14.06 |
| Decadal Population Growth |
22.74% |
about 24–25% |
| Area (sq.km) |
10,278 |
10,278 |
| Population Density (per sq.km) |
168–170 |
about 137 |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
877 |
≈ 859–860 |
Population Projections – Shivpuri District 2011–2031
| Year |
Projected Population |
Population (Lakhs) |
| 2011 (actual) |
1,726,050 |
17.26 |
| 2021 |
2,050,000 |
20.60 |
| 2022 |
2,090,000 |
20.94 |
| 2023 |
2,120,000 |
21.23 |
| 2024 |
2,140,000 |
21.48 |
| 2025 |
2,170,000 |
21.70 |
| 2026 |
2,180,000 |
21.89 |
| 2027 |
2,200,000 |
22.05 |
| 2028 |
2,210,000 |
22.18 |
| 2029 |
2,230,000 |
22.30 |
| 2030 |
2,230,000 |
22.40 |
| 2031 |
2,240,000 |
22.49 |
Urban and Rural Population – Shivpuri District 2011
| Area |
Population Share |
Total Population |
Male Population |
Female Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Rural |
82.88% |
1,426,073 |
770,000 (approx.) |
656,000 (approx.) |
852–853 |
| Urban |
17.12% |
299,977 |
about 150,000 |
about 150,000 |
about 895 |
Child Population (0–6 years) – Shivpuri District 2011
| Description |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Children (0–6) – District Overall |
approximately 310,000 (around 18% of population) |
– |
– |
about 866 girls / 1000 boys |
Overall Literacy – Shivpuri District 2011
| Item |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Literacy Rate |
63.73% |
about 77–78% |
about 49–50% |
Religion-wise Population – Shivpuri District 2011
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu |
around 1,580,000 |
≈ 91.6–92.0% |
| Muslim |
around 115,000 |
≈ 6.6–6.7% |
| Jain |
about 8,000 |
≈ 0.5% |
| Christian |
around 2,000 |
≈ 0.1% |
| Sikh, Buddhist, Others, Not stated |
small remainder |
< 1% |
SC / ST Population – Shivpuri District 2011
| Category |
Population |
Percent of Total Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
about 321,000 |
18.63% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
about 228,000 |
13.20% |
Languages Spoken – Shivpuri District 2011
| Language (First Language) |
Share of Speakers (%) |
| Hindi |
96.52% |
| Bundeli |
2.33% |
| Other languages |
1.15% (combined) |
Shivpuri District – Households and Workforce (2011, Key Points)
- Total households: around 320,000–330,000 (various district tables place it slightly under one household per five persons).
- Total workers (main + marginal): roughly 45–50% of population, with higher work participation in rural areas.
- Non-workers (children, elderly, homemakers, students) account for the remaining half of population.
Administrative Units – Tehsils / Subdistricts
- Shivpuri district is subdivided into 8 main tehsils.
| Tehsil / Taluk Name |
| Shivpuri |
| Pichhore |
| Karera |
| Pohari |
| Badarwas |
| Narwar |
| Khaniyadhana |
| Kolaras |
Shivpuri Tehsil – Census 2011 Summary
| Item |
Total |
Urban |
Rural |
| Population |
340,852 |
179,977 |
160,875 |
| Children (0–6 years) |
51,443 |
23,373 |
28,070 |
| Scheduled Caste Population |
57,091 |
26,335 |
30,756 |
| Scheduled Tribe Population |
38,131 |
5,926 |
32,205 |
| Literacy Rate |
69.12% |
77.84% |
58.83% |
| Sex Ratio |
880 |
892 |
866 |
Shivpuri City – Census 2011 Snapshot
| Item |
Shivpuri City (Municipality) |
| Total Population |
179,977 |
| Male Population |
95,132 |
| Female Population |
84,845 |
| Households (Families) |
36,000+ (≈ 36–37 thousand) |
| Children (0–6 years) |
23,373 (12,334 boys; 11,039 girls) |
| Average Literacy |
77.84% (male 84.62%, female 70.23%) |
| Sex Ratio |
892 |
| Child Sex Ratio |
895 |
Shivpuri City – Religion-wise Population 2011
| Religion |
Percentage |
Population |
| Hindu |
83.31% |
149,930 |
| Muslim |
13.62% |
24,515 |
| Christian |
0.21% |
377 |
| Sikh |
0.43% |
775 |
| Buddhist |
0.11% |
190 |
| Jain |
2.21% |
3,977 |
| Other Religions |
0.00% |
4 |
| Religion Not Stated |
0.12% |
209 |
Basic Socio-economic and Geographic Notes
- Shivpuri district lies in northern Madhya Pradesh, within the Gwalior division, with forests, plateaus and parts of Madhav National Park.
- The economy is based on agriculture, forestry, grazing, and small-scale trade and services.
- Major crops include wheat, gram, soybeans and oilseeds; rainfall variability influences agricultural productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Shivpuri district population in 2011?
A: 1,726,050 people (about 17.26 lakh).
- Q: What is the projected population in 2025?
A: Around 2,170,000 people (about 21.70 lakh).
- Q: What is the sex ratio of Shivpuri district?
A: About 877 females per 1000 males.
- Q: How much of the population is urban vs rural?
A: About 17.1% urban and 82.9% rural.
- Q: What is the literacy rate in Shivpuri?
A: Overall literacy is about 63.7%; male literacy around 77–78% and female literacy around 49–50%.
- Q: How large are the SC and ST populations?
A: Scheduled Castes make up about 18.6% and Scheduled Tribes about 13.2% of the population.
- Q: Which languages are mainly spoken in the district?
A: Mainly Hindi (about 96.5%) with some Bundeli (about 2.3%).
- Q: What is the population of Shivpuri city?
A: 179,977 people as per the 2011 census.
- Q: What are the key tehsils in Shivpuri district?
A: The district has 8 tehsils including Shivpuri, Pichhore, Karera, Pohari, Badarwas, Narwar, Khaniyadhana and Kolaras.
- Q: What is the main economic base of Shivpuri?
A: Predominantly agriculture and allied activities, with forestry and local trade and services.