The district of Ujjain is situated at the city of Ujjain and it has a total area of nearly 6,091 sq.km. The population of Ujjain district according to the 2011 Census is 1,986,864 with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1000 males. The population has grown by 16.14% from 2001 to 2011. Projections show that the population will rise to 2,417,431 by the year 2025. In 2011, the population density was around 326 people per sq.km. The urban population is about 39.22% while the rural population is about 60.78%. The literacy rate is 72.34%. The male literacy rate was 83.46% and the female literacy rate was 60.74%.
Quick Overview of Ujjain District Census 2021
- District Name: Ujjain
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- Headquarters: Ujjain city
- Area (district): about 6,091 sq.km
- Population 2011 (district): 1,986,864 (19.87 lakh)
- Male Population 2011: 1,016,289
- Female Population 2011: 970,575
- Population 2001 (district): 1,710,982 (17.11 lakh)
- Population Growth 2001–2011: 16.14%
- Projected Population 2021 (district): 2,250,000 (22.59 lakh)
- Projected Population 2025 : 2,340,000 (23.44 lakh)
- Projected Population 2025: 2,417,431 (24.17 lakh)
- Projected Population 2026 (district): 2,350,000 (23.58 lakh)
- Urbanisation 2011: 39.22% urban, 60.78% rural
- Population Density 2011: about 326 persons per sq.km
- Sex Ratio 2011 (overall): 955 females per 1000 males
- Sex Ratio 2001 (overall): about 938–940 females per 1000 males
- Literacy Rate 2011 (district): 72.34%
- Male Literacy 2011 (district): 83.46%
- Female Literacy 2011 (district): 60.74%
- Total Households 2011 (district): 391,438
Population – 2011 vs 2001 (District)
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Actual Population |
1,986,864 |
1,710,982 |
| Male Population |
1,016,289 |
882,871 |
| Female Population |
970,575 |
828,111 |
| Population (in Lakhs) |
19.87 |
17.11 |
| Decadal Population Growth |
16.14% |
about 22–23% |
| Area (sq.km) |
6,091 |
6,091 |
| Population Density (per sq.km) |
326 |
281 |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
955 |
≈ 938–940 |
Population Projections – Ujjain District 2011–2031
| Year |
Projected Population |
Population (Lakhs) |
| 2011 (actual) |
1,986,864 |
19.87 |
| 2021 |
2,250,000 |
22.59 |
| 2022 |
2,280,000 |
22.85 |
| 2023 |
2,300,000 |
23.08 |
| 2024 |
2,320,000 |
23.28 |
| 2025 |
2,340,000 |
23.44 |
| 2026 |
2,350,000 |
23.58 |
| 2027 |
2,370,000 |
23.71 |
| 2028 |
2,380,000 |
23.81 |
| 2029 |
2,380,000 |
23.90 |
| 2030 |
2,390,000 |
23.98 |
| 2031 |
2,400,000 |
24.04 |
Urban and Rural Population – Ujjain District 2011
| Area |
Population Share |
Total Population |
Male Population |
Female Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Rural |
60.78% |
1,207,651 |
616,353 |
591,298 |
959 |
| Urban |
39.22% |
779,213 |
399,936 |
379,277 |
948–950 (rounded) |
Overall Literacy – Ujjain District 2011
| Item |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Literate Population (total) |
1,240,990 |
730,817 |
510,173 |
| Literacy Rate (All) |
72.34% |
83.46% |
60.74% |
Urban and Rural Literacy – Ujjain District 2011
| Area |
Average Literacy |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
Total Literates |
Male Literates |
Female Literates |
| Urban Ujjain |
82.90% |
89.16% |
76.33% |
569,607 |
313,826 |
255,781 |
| Rural Ujjain |
65.28% |
79.62% |
50.40% |
671,383 |
416,991 |
254,392 |
Religion-wise Population – Ujjain District 2011
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu |
1,718,204 |
86.48% |
| Muslim |
233,133 |
11.73% |
| Jain |
24,622 |
1.24% |
| Christian |
4,659 |
0.23% |
| Sikh |
3,241 |
0.16% |
| Buddhist |
945 |
0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions |
211 |
0.01% |
| Religion not stated |
1,849 |
0.09% |
Literacy Rate by Religion – Ujjain District 2011
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate (%) |
Male Literacy Rate (%) |
Female Literacy Rate (%) |
| Hindu |
71.30 |
83.01 |
59.06 |
| Muslim |
76.50 |
84.70 |
68.03 |
| Jain |
97.05 |
98.13 |
95.94 |
| Christian |
92.23 |
93.70 |
90.86 |
SC / ST and Child Population – Ujjain District 2011
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent of Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
523,869 |
267,235 |
256,634 |
26.37% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
48,730 |
24,925 |
23,805 |
2.45% |
| Children (Age 0–6) |
271,306 |
140,597 |
130,709 |
13.65% |
Child Population and Sex Ratio – Additional Notes
- Child sex ratio (0–6) for the district is around 930 girls per 1000 boys, slightly lower than the overall sex ratio (955).
Languages Spoken – Ujjain District 2011
| Language (First Language) |
Share of Speakers (%) |
| Malvi |
47.58% |
| Hindi |
47.30% |
| Urdu |
2.83% |
| Gujarati |
0.58% |
| Marathi |
0.56% |
| Sindhi |
0.40% |
Households, Literacy and Illiteracy – Summary
| Description |
Total |
Rural |
Urban |
| Households |
391,438 |
238,950 |
152,488 |
| Literate Population |
1,240,990 |
671,383 |
569,607 |
| Literate Male Population |
730,817 |
416,991 |
313,826 |
| Literate Female Population |
510,173 |
254,392 |
255,781 |
| Illiterate Population |
745,874 |
536,268 |
209,606 |
| Illiterate Male Population |
285,472 |
199,362 |
86,110 |
| Illiterate Female Population |
460,402 |
336,906 |
123,496 |
Administrative Units – Tehsils / Subdistricts
- According to Census and district sources, Ujjain district is divided into 7 main tehsils in older lists and 11 tehsils in recent administrative lists.
| Tehsil / Taluk Name (recent district list – 11) |
| Ujjain Urban |
| Ujjain Rural |
| Ujjain Kothi Mahal |
| Ghatia |
| Tarana |
| Makdon |
| Mahidpur |
| Jharda |
| Badnagar |
| Khachrod |
| Nagda |
Ujjain Tehsil – Key Census 2011 Data
| Item |
Total |
Urban |
Rural |
| Population |
672,566 |
515,215 |
157,351 |
| Children (0–6 years) |
81,940 |
58,972 |
22,968 |
| Scheduled Castes |
158,363 |
104,898 |
53,465 |
| Scheduled Tribes |
11,091 |
9,673 |
1,418 |
| Literacy Rate |
81.03% |
84.43% |
69.51% |
| Sex Ratio |
950 |
945 |
966 |
Ujjain City – Census 2011 Snapshot
| Item |
Ujjain City (Municipal Corporation) |
| Total Population |
515,215 |
| Male Population |
264,871 |
| Female Population |
250,344 |
| Families (Households) in City |
102,401 |
Languages, Culture and Economy – Short Notes
- Nearly half of the population speaks Malvi as first language; nearly half speaks Hindi, with small shares of Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi and Sindhi.
- Ujjain is a major pilgrimage and cultural centre (one of the Sapta Puri and a Kumbh Mela city), with large service, trade and tourism sectors.
- Agriculture in the district includes cereals, pulses and oilseeds; many rural households depend on farming and allied activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Ujjain district population in 2011?
A: 1,986,864 people (about 19.87 lakh).
- Q: What is the projected population in 2025?
A: Around 23.4–24.2 lakh, - Q: What is the sex ratio of Ujjain district?
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A: 955 females per 1000 males in 2011.
- Q: How much of the population is rural vs urban?
A: About 60.8% rural and 39.2% urban.
- Q: What is the literacy rate?
A: Overall literacy is 72.34%; male literacy 83.46% and female literacy 60.74%.
- Q: What are the main religions in Ujjain district?
A: Mainly Hindu (about 86.5%), followed by Muslim (about 11.7%) and small Jain, Christian, Sikh and Buddhist minorities.
- Q: How large are the SC and ST populations?
A: SCs are about 26.4% and STs about 2.5% of the population.
- Q: Which languages are mainly spoken?
A: Malvi and Hindi dominate, with some Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi and Sindhi speakers.
- Q: How many tehsils are in Ujjain district?
A: Recent district administration lists show 11 tehsils including Ujjain Urban, Ujjain Rural, Ujjain Kothi Mahal, Ghatia, Tarana, Makdon, Mahidpur, Jharda, Badnagar, Khachrod and Nagda.
- Q: What is the population of Ujjain city?
A: 515,215 people as per the 2011 census.