The Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of about 13.40 lakh
in 2011 and it is expected to grow to nearly 15.40 lakh by 2026. It has an
area of around 5,535 sq km and a population density of 242 persons per sq km.
The sex ratio stands close to 963 females per 1000 males and the overall
literacy rate is around 71.78 percent. The child sex ratio is about 927 girls
per 1000 boys. Hindu religion forms the major share of people in the district
and Hindi is the main language spoken by most residents. The district
population is roughly 20.71 percent urban and 79.29 percent rural, and
Mandsaur town accounts for a notable share of the total population. There are
more than 2.6 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name |
Mandsaur |
| State |
Madhya Pradesh |
| Population 2011 |
1,340,411 |
| Estimated population 2021 |
1,490,000 |
| Estimated population 2026 |
1,540,000 |
| Area (sq km) |
5,535 |
| Population density (per sq km) |
242 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
963 |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) |
927 |
| Average literacy rate |
71.78% |
Population and Demographic Profile
| Actual population 2011 |
1,340,411 |
| Male population 2011 |
682,851 |
| Female population 2011 |
657,560 |
| Population 2001 |
1,183,724 |
| Male population 2001 |
605,119 |
| Female population 2001 |
578,605 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 |
13.24% |
| Population growth 1991–2001 |
23.70% |
| Share in state population 2011 |
1.85% |
| Share in state population 2001 |
1.96% |
Population Projections and Trends
| Year |
Projected population |
| 2011 |
1,340,411 |
| 2021 |
1,490,000 |
| 2022 |
1,500,000 |
| 2023 |
1,510,000 |
| 2024 |
1,520,000 |
| 2025 |
1,530,000 |
| 2026 |
1,540,000 |
- Population has increased in last decade
- Growth rate is moderate
- District holds small share in state
- People live mostly in rural belt
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Overall sex ratio |
963 |
| Sex ratio 2001 |
956 |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) |
927 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 |
946 |
| Total child population (0–6 years) |
177,659 |
| Child population 2001 (0–6 years) |
196,638 |
| Share of child population 2011 |
13.25% |
| Share of child population 2001 |
16.61% |
- Sex ratio is better than state average
- Child share in population has come down
- Number of young children is still large
- Focus on girl child welfare is needed
Literacy, Education and District Statistics
| Average literacy rate |
71.78% |
| Average literacy 2001 |
70.31% |
| Male literacy rate |
85.14% |
| Male literacy 2001 |
85.24% |
| Female literacy rate |
57.98% |
| Female literacy 2001 |
54.73% |
Urban and Rural Literacy Pattern
| Area type |
Average literacy |
Male / Female literacy |
| Rural |
68.60% |
83.51% / 53.23% |
| Urban |
83.70% |
91.22% / 75.87% |
- Literacy rate is above seventy percent
- Male literacy is much higher than female
- Urban areas show better education level
- Rural girls still lag in schooling
Religion and Caste Demographics
| Major religion |
Hindu |
| Other religions |
Muslim, Jain, Sikh, Christian and others |
| Scheduled Caste population (Mandsaur tehsil) |
53,044 |
| Scheduled Tribe population (Mandsaur tehsil) |
6,622 |
- Hindu population forms clear majority
- Minority communities also live across town
- SC share is higher than ST in tehsil data
- Social mix is typical of Malwa belt
Urban Rural Population and Households
| Rural population 2011 |
1,062,807 |
| Urban population 2011 |
277,604 |
| Rural share in population |
79.29% |
| Urban share in population |
20.71% |
| Rural male population |
540,987 |
| Rural female population |
521,820 |
| Urban male population |
141,864 |
| Urban female population |
135,740 |
Households and Family Size
| Total households (approx.) |
More than 260,000 |
| Average household size |
Around 5 persons |
| Mandsaur tehsil households |
69,999 |
- Most people stay in villages
- Urban share is slowly rising
- Average family is medium sized
- Joint families are still common in rural area
Workforce, Occupation and Economy
| Main work profile |
Agriculture, labour, trade and services |
| Rural livelihood |
Farming and allied work |
| Urban livelihood |
Trade, services, small industry |
Work Participation Snapshot (Mandsaur Tehsil)
| SC population in work data |
53,044 |
| ST population in work data |
6,622 |
| Illiterate persons |
109,225 |
- Large share of people depend on farming
- Daily wage work is also common
- Town areas offer trade and service jobs
- Education level affects job type
Tehsils, Blocks and Administrative Divisions
| Total tehsils in district |
8 |
| Sample blocks list |
Bhanpura, Garoth, Malhargarh, Mandsaur, Sitamau |
| District headquarters |
Mandsaur |
Tehsil and Village Distribution
| Tehsil |
Number of villages |
| Mandsaur |
168 |
| Malhargarh |
174 |
| Sitamau |
173 |
| Suvasara |
78 |
| Bhanpura |
96 |
| Garoth |
107 |
| Shamgargh |
98 |
| Daloda |
61 |
- District is divided into eight tehsils
- Village network is spread across all tehsils
- Blocks help manage rural schemes
- Headquarters town links all areas
Cities, Towns and Urban Centres
| District head town |
Mandsaur |
| Mandsaur city population 2011 |
141,667 |
| Mandsaur city estimated population 2026 |
210,000 |
Urbanisation and Housing
| Urban child share (0–6 years) |
11.83% |
| Rural child share (0–6 years) |
13.63% |
| Urban sex ratio |
954 |
| Rural sex ratio |
969 |
- Mandsaur town is main urban centre
- City size is rising with time
- Urban areas show better literacy
- Village life still dominates district
Area, Density and Land Use
| Total area (sq km) |
5,535 |
| Population density 2011 |
242 persons per sq km |
| Landscape type |
Mixed plain and gently undulating land |
- Population density is moderate
- Land supports farming activity
- Villages are spread across tehsils
- Road links connect rural pockets to town
Frequently Asked Questions
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What was the population of Mandsaur district in 2011?: It was about 13.40
lakh.
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How much is the literacy rate in Mandsaur?: It is close to 71.78 percent.
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Is Mandsaur mainly rural or urban?: It is mainly rural with small urban
share.
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What is the sex ratio in Mandsaur district?: There are about 963 females per
1000 males.
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Which religion is most common in Mandsaur?: Hindu religion has the largest
share.