Tikamgarh District Madhya Pradesh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Da
Tikamgarh District Census 2011 & 2021 Population, Literacy, Religion, Tehsil & Village Wise Data: Based on the population of Tikamgarh district in 2011 was 1, 445, 000. The population is estimated to be around 1, 692, 000 in 2025, with the gradual increase of the district to be approximately 1, 772, 000 in 2025 and 1, 829, 000 in 2031. The forecast counts the growth rate for the decade from 2001 to 2011, thus suggesting that the population of Tikamgarh district will continue to grow..
Quick Overview of District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Total population of Tikamgarh district in Census 2011 was 1,445,166 (14.45 lakh).
- Projected population of Tikamgarh district for 2021 is about 1,690,000 (16.92 lakh), showing strong growth over the decade.
- Population projection for Tikamgarh continues to rise to about 1,770,000 (17.72 lakh) by 2025 and around 1,820,000 (18.29 lakh) by 2031.
- These projections are prepared by extending the decadal growth rate of 2001–2011 over future years.
| Year | Projected Population | Approximate Population (Lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,445,166 | 14.45 |
| 2021 | 1,690,000 | 16.92 |
| 2022 | 1,710,000 | 17.17 |
| 2023 | 1,730,000 | 17.38 |
| 2024 | 1,750,000 | 17.57 |
| 2025 | 1,770,000 | 17.72 |
| 2026 | 1,780,000 | 17.86 |
| 2027 | 1,790,000 | 17.97 |
| 2028 | 1,800,000 | 18.07 |
| 2029 | 1,810,000 | 18.16 |
| 2030 | 1,820,000 | 18.23 |
| 2031 | 1,820,000 | 18.29 |
Tikamgarh District Population, Density & Households (2011)
- Total population of Tikamgarh district in 2011 was 1,445,166 (14.45 lakh).
- Male population was 759,558 and female population was 685,608.
- Sex ratio of Tikamgarh district was 901 females per 1000 males.
- Child population (0–6 years) was 242,254 children.
- Child sex ratio (0–6 years) was 892 girls per 1000 boys, lower than the overall sex ratio.
- Population density of Tikamgarh district was about 310 persons per sq. km.
- Total number of households in Tikamgarh district was about 272,802.
| Indicator | Value (2011) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,445,166 |
| Male Population | 759,558 |
| Female Population | 685,608 |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) | 901 |
| Child Population (0–6 years) | 242,254 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) | 892 |
| Population Density (per sq. km) | 310 |
| Total Households | 272,802 |
Urban & Rural Population, Child Population & Literacy
- About 22.6% of Tikamgarh district population lives in urban areas and 77.4% lives in rural areas.
- Urban population of Tikamgarh district was about 326,367, while rural population was around 1,118,799.
- Child population (0–6 years) in urban areas was about 58,125, and in rural areas about 184,129.
- Average literacy rate of Tikamgarh district was 61.43%.
- Male literacy rate in the district was about 71.63% while female literacy rate was about 50.35%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,118,799 | 326,367 |
| Population Share | 77.4% | 22.6% |
| Child Population (0–6 years) | 184,129 | 58,125 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 57.7% | 74.4% |
| Male Literacy | 69.0% | 81.9% |
| Female Literacy | 45.3% | 65.6% |
Overall Literacy, Male Literacy & Female Literacy (District)
- Overall literacy rate in Tikamgarh district as per Census 2011 was 61.43%.
- Male literacy rate was 71.63% and female literacy rate was 50.35% at district level.
- Number of literates in Tikamgarh district was 747,940 persons.
- Among literates, 459,353 were males and 288,587 were females.
- Total illiterate population in the district was 697,226 persons, including 301,002 males and 396,224 females.
| Literacy Indicator | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.43% | 71.63% | 50.35% |
| Literate Population | 747,940 | 459,353 | 288,587 |
| Illiterate Population | 697,226 | 301,002 | 396,224 |
Religion Wise Population & Literacy in Tikamgarh District
- Hindu population in Tikamgarh district was 1,383,475, forming about 95.73% of the total population.
- Muslim population was 44,143, forming about 3.05% of the district population.
- Christian population was 588 and Sikh population was 251.
- Buddhist population was 109 and Jain population was 15,569.
- Other religions accounted for 39 persons and 992 persons did not state their religion.
| Religion | Population 2011 | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,383,475 | 95.73% |
| Muslim | 44,143 | 3.05% |
| Christian | 588 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 251 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 109 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15,569 | 1.08% |
| Others | 39 | 0.00% |
| Not Stated | 992 | 0.07% |
SC & ST Population (District Level)
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tikamgarh district was 361,604 persons.
- SC male population was 190,666 and SC female population was 170,938.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tikamgarh district was 67,857 persons.
- ST male population was 34,923 and ST female population was 32,934.
- SC and ST population together formed a significant share of total district population.
| Category | Total Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 361,604 | 190,666 | 170,938 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 67,857 | 34,923 | 32,934 |
Tehsils in Tikamgarh District & Population (Overview)
- Tikamgarh district is administratively divided into multiple tehsils such as Baldeogarh, Jatara, Khargapur, Mohangarh, Niwari, Orchha, Palera, Prithvipur and Tikamgarh.
- Each tehsil has its own rural and urban areas, village list, town list, population, sex ratio and literacy details.
- Total number of villages in Tikamgarh district is about 878 villages.
| Tehsil | Number of Villages | Population (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Baldeogarh | 436 | 123,125 |
| Jatara | 198 | 490 |
| Khargapur | – | – |
| Mohangarh | 436 | 88,631 |
| Niwari | 398 | 167,893 |
| Orchha | 198 | 47,358 |
| Palera | 826 | 213,540 |
| Prithvipur | 725 | 189,556 |
| Tikamgarh | 911 | 301,714 |
Tikamgarh Tehsil Population, Literacy & Settlements
- Tikamgarh tehsil is one of the major sub districts of Tikamgarh and has a substantial share of district population.
- Average literacy rate of Tikamgarh tehsil in 2011 was 66.09%.
- Male literacy in Tikamgarh tehsil was about 74.80% and female literacy was about 56.45%.
- Total literates in Tikamgarh tehsil were 168,362, including 100,085 males and 68,277 females.
- Children (age 0–6) in Tikamgarh tehsil were 46,959, with 24,554 males and 22,405 females.
- Scheduled Caste population in Tikamgarh tehsil was 68,290 (35,974 males and 32,316 females).
- Scheduled Tribe population in Tikamgarh tehsil was 13,703 (6,994 males and 6,709 females).
- Total illiterate population in Tikamgarh tehsil was 133,352 (58,272 males and 75,080 females).
- About 32.7% of Tikamgarh tehsil population lives in urban areas and 67.3% in rural areas.
- Average literacy rate in urban areas of Tikamgarh tehsil is 80.5%, while rural literacy rate is 58.7%.
- Sex ratio in urban areas of Tikamgarh tehsil is 911 females per 1000 males and in rural areas 903 females per 1000 males.
- As per Census 2011, there are 3 towns and 174 villages within Tikamgarh tehsil.
| Indicator | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children (0–6 years) | 46,959 | 24,554 | 22,405 |
| Literacy Rate | 66.09% | 74.80% | 56.45% |
| Scheduled Caste Population | 68,290 | 35,974 | 32,316 |
| Scheduled Tribe Population | 13,703 | 6,994 | 6,709 |
| Illiterate Population | 133,352 | 58,272 | 75,080 |
Villages & Towns in Tikamgarh Tehsil (List Snippet)
- Tikamgarh tehsil contains 3 towns and 174 villages with detailed data on population, religion, literacy and sex ratio for each settlement.
- Example villages in Tikamgarh tehsil include Ajnaur Khas, Alampura, Amarpur (multiple), Sunora Khiriya, Sunwaha, Surajpur, Takha and Tindori.
- Each village record provides total population, block, tehsil and sometimes population size category.
| Village Name | Tehsil | Population (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunora Khiriya | Tikamgarh | 411 |
| Sunwaha | Tikamgarh | 781 |
| Surajpur | Tikamgarh | 508 |
| Takha | Tikamgarh | 2,471 |
| Tindori | Tikamgarh | 1,091 |
Tikamgarh Municipality City Population & Projection
- Tikamgarh municipality is an important urban centre in the district.
- Population of Tikamgarh municipality city in 2011 was 79,106.
- Literacy rate in Tikamgarh municipality in 2011 was 85.02%.
- Sex ratio in Tikamgarh municipality was 931 females per 1000 males.
- Future population projection for Tikamgarh city shows steady growth from 2011 to 2031.
| Year | Tikamgarh City Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 79,106 |
| 2021 | 102,000 |
| 2022 | 105,000 |
| 2023 | 108,000 |
| 2024 | 111,000 |
| 2025 | 114,000 |
| 2026 | 117,000 |
| 2027 | 120,000 |
| 2028 | 123,000 |
| 2029 | 126,000 |
| 2030 | 129,000 |
| 2031 | 132,000 |
Languages Spoken in Tikamgarh District
- Hindi is the main language spoken across Tikamgarh district.
- Regional dialects and local variants of Hindi are widely used in rural areas.
- Urban centres like Tikamgarh city and Orchha show additional language diversity due to migration and tourism.
Workforce & Economic Activity
- Workforce data for Tikamgarh district, including main workers, marginal workers and non-workers, is captured in the District Census Handbook tables.
- Major share of rural workforce is engaged in agriculture and allied activities.
- Urban workforce in Tikamgarh municipality and other towns works mainly in trade, services, small industries and tourism (especially around Orchha).
Historical Population & Demographic Trends
- Census documents for earlier decades show that Tikamgarh district has recorded steady growth in population over time.
- Projected population for 2036 is close to 1,935,650 (about 19.36 lakh) with male population around 1,006,700 and female population around 928,545.
- This indicates a cumulative growth of about 33.94% from 2011 to 2036 with an average yearly growth rate of around 1.12%.
Administrative Structure & Village / Town Directory
- Tikamgarh district census handbook includes full village and town directory with details on each settlement’s population and amenities.
- Each village record contains information on area, households, population, literacy, educational facilities, health centres, drinking water, communication and banking services.
- Town directory records municipal status, wards, slum details and civic amenities for all statutory and census towns in the district.
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