Vidisha District Madhya Pradesh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
The Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 1, 459, 000 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1, 775, 000, 1, 780, 000 by 2025. It has an area of 7, 371 sq km and a population density of 198 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 896 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 70, 72%. Hindu is the major religion (~88%) and Hindi is the main language spoken by 95%. The district population is 23% urban and 77% rural, and Scheduled Caste accounts for 20% of the total population.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021 (Vidisha)
- District: Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh; headquarters: Vidisha city.
- Estimated population 2025: about 17.75–17.80 lakh (1.78 million) with steady growth since 2011.
- 2011 Census population: 1,458,875 (about 14.59 lakh) with 769,568 males and 689,307 females.
- Population density: 198 persons per sq. km over an area of 7,371 sq. km.
- Overall sex ratio: around 896–897 females per 1,000 males; child sex ratio (0–6 years) about 926–927.
- Literacy rate: about 70.5–72.1% overall; male literacy around 79%; female literacy around 61%.
- Urban population share: 23.28%; rural population share: 76.72%.
- Major religions: Hindu majority (~88.25%), Muslim (~10.25%), Jain (~1.27%), and small shares of other faiths.
- Social groups: Scheduled Castes about 20.03% and Scheduled Tribes about 4.63% of total population.
- Primary language: Hindi (about 95%) with a small Urdu-speaking minority.
Population Projections 2021–2036
- 2011 Census base population: 14.59 lakh (1,458,875).
- 2021 projected population: about 17.00 lakh (1,700,000).
- 2022 projected population: about 17.30 lakh (1,730,000).
- 2023 projected population: about 17.50 lakh (1,750,000).
- 2024 projected population: about 17.70 lakh (1,770,000).
- 2025 projected population: 17.75–17.80 lakh (around 1,775,023–1,780,000).
- 2026 projected population: 17.93–18.00 lakh; growth since 2011 crosses 22–23%.
- Medium-term projections up to 2030–2031 reach around 18.6–18.8 lakh total.
- By 2036, estimated population is about 19.54 lakh with roughly 10.19 lakh males and 9.35 lakh females.
- Average yearly population growth rate from 2011 to 2036 is close to 1.1–1.2%.
| Year | Estimated / Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14.59 lakh (1,458,875) | Base year | Actual Census 2011 |
| 2021 | 17.00 lakh (1,700,000) | ≈16–17% | Projected |
| 2022 | 17.30 lakh (1,730,000) | ≈18–19% | Projected |
| 2023 | 17.50 lakh (1,750,000) | ≈20% | Projected |
| 2024 | 17.70 lakh (1,770,000) | ≈21% | Projected |
| 2025 | 17.75–17.80 lakh | ≈21.7–22% | Projected |
| 2026 | 17.94 lakh (1,793,740) | ≈23% | Projected |
| 2030 | 18.63 lakh (1,863,493) | ≈27.7% | Projected |
| 2033 | 19.09 lakh (1,909,279) | ≈30.9% | Projected |
| 2036 | 19.54 lakh (1,954,011) | ≈33.9% | Projected peak for series |
Historic Population 1901–2011
- Vidisha’s population grew from about 2.28 lakh in 1901 to 14.59 lakh in 2011.
- High growth decades include 1961–1971 (around 34.6% increase) and 1991–2001 (~25.2% increase).
- 1931 recorded a small negative growth compared to 1921, reflecting a rare demographic decline.
- Average decadal growth across 1901–2011 is close to 18.9%.
| Census Year | Population (Approx.) | Decadal Change | Decadal Growth % | Male (Approx.) | Female (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.28 lakh | - | - | 1.18 lakh | 1.10 lakh |
| 1911 | 2.97 lakh | +0.69 lakh | ≈30.25% | 1.53 lakh | 1.44 lakh |
| 1921 | 3.48 lakh | +0.51 lakh | ≈17.20% | 1.82 lakh | 1.66 lakh |
| 1931 | 3.46 lakh | -0.02 lakh | ≈-0.64% | 1.80 lakh | 1.65 lakh |
| 1941 | 3.83 lakh | +0.38 lakh | ≈10.85% | 2.01 lakh | 1.82 lakh |
| 1951 | 3.86 lakh | +0.03 lakh | ≈0.71% | 2.02 lakh | 1.85 lakh |
| 1961 | 4.89 lakh | +1.03 lakh | ≈26.71% | 2.59 lakh | 2.30 lakh |
| 1971 | 6.58 lakh | +1.69 lakh | ≈34.59% | 3.50 lakh | 3.09 lakh |
| 1981 | 7.83 lakh | +1.25 lakh | ≈18.93% | 4.16 lakh | 3.67 lakh |
| 1991 | 9.70 lakh | +1.87 lakh | ≈23.92% | 5.18 lakh | 4.53 lakh |
| 2001 | 12.15 lakh | +2.44 lakh | ≈25.19% | 6.48 lakh | 5.67 lakh |
| 2011 | 14.59 lakh | +2.44 lakh | ≈20.09% | 7.70 lakh | 6.89 lakh |
Population, Sex Ratio & Density (2011)
- Total population: 1,458,875 persons (about 14.59 lakh).
- Males: 769,568; females: 689,307.
- Decadal population growth 2001–2011: about 20.09%.
- Population proportion to Madhya Pradesh: around 2.01%.
- Overall sex ratio: about 896–897 females per 1,000 males (improved from around 875 in 2001).
- Child sex ratio (0–6 years): about 926–927 girls per 1,000 boys.
- Area of district: 7,371 sq. km with population density of 198 persons per sq. km (up from 165 in 2001).
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,458,875 (14.59 lakh) | 1,214,857 (12.15 lakh) |
| Male Population | 769,568 | 647,838 |
| Female Population | 689,307 | 567,019 |
| Population Growth % | 20.09% | 25.20% |
| Area (Sq. Km) | 7,371 | 7,371 |
| Density (per Sq. Km) | 198 | 165 |
| Sex Ratio (females/1,000 males) | 896–897 | 875 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | ≈926–927 | 943 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 70.53–72.08 | 61.83 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 79.14 | 74.23 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 60.85 | 47.40 |
Child Population, SC/ST & Houseless
- Total child population (0–6 years) in 2011: 235,391 (about 2.35 lakh), forming 16.14% of total population.
- Male children (0–6): 122,200; female children (0–6): 113,191.
- Child sex ratio: about 926–927 girls per 1,000 boys, slightly lower than 943 in 2001.
- Scheduled Caste population: about 2.92 lakh (292,144), i.e., nearly 20.03% of total population.
- Scheduled Tribe population: about 67,603 (around 4.63% of total), with ST sex ratio near 932.
- Houseless population: about 3,048 persons in 729 families living without roof cover (around 0.21% of total population).
| Category | Total | Male | Female | Share / Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (0–6) | 235,391 | 122,200 | 113,191 | 16.14% of total |
| Child Sex Ratio | Girls per 1,000 boys | ≈926–927 | ||
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 292,144 (≈2.92 lakh) | 154,504 | 137,640 | 20.03% of population; SC sex ratio ≈891 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 67,603 | 34,993 | 32,610 | 4.63% of population; ST sex ratio ≈932 |
| Houseless Families | 729 | - | - | |
| Houseless Population | 3,048 | - | ≈0.21% of population | |
Religion-wise Population & Literacy
- Hindus form about 88.25% of Vidisha population, with around 12.87 lakh persons.
- Muslims form about 10.25% with nearly 1.50 lakh persons.
- Jains form about 1.27% (around 18,490 persons); small Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and other groups are also present.
- Hindu male and female population are around 6.80 lakh and 6.07 lakh respectively.
- Muslim male population is around 78,154; Muslim female population about 71,394.
- Religion-wise literacy is highest among Jains (above 95%), followed by Christians and Hindus.
| Religion | Population Count | Percentage Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,287,391 | 88.25% |
| Muslim | 149,548 | 10.25% |
| Jain | 18,490 | 1.27% |
| Christian | 1,313 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 914 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 295 | 0.02% |
| Other religions | 70 | ≈0.00% |
| Religion not stated | 854 | 0.06% |
| Religion | Average Literacy (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.62 | 79.55 | 60.54 |
| Muslim | 66.09 | 72.97 | 58.53 |
| Jain | 95.71 | 97.23 | 94.08 |
| Christian | 83.11 | 86.61 | 79.75 |
Urban–Rural Population & Households
- Urban population: 339,618 persons (about 3.40 lakh), or 23.28% of total population.
- Rural population: 1,119,257 persons (about 11.19 lakh), or 76.72% of total population.
- Urban sex ratio: about 912–913 females per 1,000 males; rural sex ratio: 891.
- Urban child population (0–6 years): 46,537; rural child population: 188,854.
- Urban literacy rate: 81.45% overall; rural literacy rate: 67.09% overall.
- Total households: about 299,676 (nearly 3.00 lakh households) in the district.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 76.72% | 23.28% |
| Total Population | 1,119,257 | 339,618 |
| Male Population | 591,962 | 177,606 |
| Female Population | 527,295 | 162,012 |
| Sex Ratio (females/1,000 males) | 891 | 912–913 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 928 | 920 |
| Child Population (0–6) | 188,854 | 46,537 |
| Male Child (0–6) | 97,964 | 24,236 |
| Female Child (0–6) | 90,890 | 22,301 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 67.09 | 81.45 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 76.76 | 86.82 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 56.14 | 75.56 |
Literacy Rate (Total, Male, Female)
- Total literacy rate (2011): about 70.53% for the district.
- Male literacy rate: 79.14%; female literacy rate: 60.85%.
- Urban literacy is higher at 81.45%, while rural literacy is 67.09%.
- Gender gap in literacy remains around 18–19 percentage points (male–female difference).
| Category | Average Literacy (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.53 | 79.14 | 60.85 |
| Urban Area | 81.45 | 86.82 | 75.56 |
| Rural Area | 67.09 | 76.76 | 56.14 |
Languages & Workforce Profile
- Major language: Hindi, spoken by about 94.96% of Vidisha residents.
- Urdu is spoken by around 4.57% of population as the first language.
- Total workers: around 550,402 persons, about 37.73% of total population.
- Male workers: around 401,583; female workers: about 148,819.
| Language | Approximate Share of Population |
|---|---|
| Hindi | ≈94.96% |
| Urdu | ≈4.57% |
| Others | Small percentages |
| Workforce Category | Total Workers | Male Workers | Female Workers | Share of Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Workers | 550,402 | 401,583 | 148,819 | ≈37.73% |
Subdistricts (Tehsils) of Vidisha District
- Vidisha Urban
- Vidisha Rural
- Ganj Basoda
- Gyaraspur
- Kurwai
- Lateri
- Nateran
- Sironj
- Gulabganj
- Pathari
- Shamshabad
- Tyonda
District Area, Towns & Villages
- Total geographical area: 7,371 square km on the Vindhyachal Plateau.
- Population density: 198 persons per sq. km as per 2011 Census.
- Total towns: about 7; total villages: about 1,614 in the district.
- Total households: approximately 2,99,676 (around 3.0 lakh households).
| Administrative / Geographic Item | Count / Value |
|---|---|
| Total Area (Sq. Km) | 7,371 |
| Population Density (persons/Sq. Km) | 198 |
| Total Towns | 7 |
| Total Villages | 1,614 |
| Total Households | 2,99,676 |
Major City & Urban Local Body
- Key city: Vidisha (Municipality), functioning as main urban centre and district headquarters.
- Vidisha city population (2011): 155,951 persons.
- Vidisha male population: 81,488; female population: 74,463.
- The district has no listed large Urban Agglomeration apart from individual cities/towns.
| City / Town | Type | Total Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidisha | Municipality | 155,951 | 81,488 | 74,463 |
Geography & Neighbouring Districts
- Vidisha lies on the Vindhyachal Plateau with a south-to-north slope.
- Major rivers draining the district include the Betwa, Bina and Sindh.
- Neighbouring districts: Ashoknagar (northeast), Sagar (east), Raisen (south), Bhopal (southwest), Guna (northwest).
- The district also contains important historical sites like Besnagar and the Sanchi Stupa area.
Tourist & Heritage Places
- Udayeshwar (Neelkantheshwar) Temple at Udaypur.
- Maladevi Temple at Gyaraspur.
- Udayagiri Caves near Udayagiri hills.
- Heliodorus pillar at Vidisha.
- Vidisha District Museum in Vidisha city.
- Lohangi Pir at Vidisha.
- Hindola Torana at Gyaraspur.
- Gadarmal Devi Temple at Pathari.
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