The Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of about 7,49,237 in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 9,11,602 by 2025. It has an area of 3,747 sq km and population density of about 200 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 977 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 67.88 percent. The child sex ratio is nearly 951 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 91.63 percent share and Hindi is the main language spoken by almost all people. The district population is about 2.05 lakh urban and 5.44 lakh rural, and the rural area accounts for around 72.61 percent of the total population. There are a total of about 1,70,715 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Anuppur |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Total population 2011 | 7,49,237 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 9,11,602 |
| Area (sq km) | 3,747 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 200 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 977 |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) | 951 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 67.88 |
| Total households | 1,70,715 |
Population and Demographic Profile
| Total population 2011 | 7,49,237 |
| Male population | 3,79,114 |
| Female population | 3,70,123 |
| Total child population 0–6 years | 1,06,071 |
| Male children 0–6 years | 54,388 |
| Female children 0–6 years | 51,683 |
| Child share in population (%) | 14.16 |
| Share in state population (%) | 1.03 |
- Total population is medium
- Male and female numbers are close
- Child share is around one seventh
- District has small share in state
Historic Census Data of Anuppur District
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Actual population | 7,49,237 | 6,67,155 |
| Male population | 3,79,114 | 3,40,204 |
| Female population | 3,70,123 | 3,26,951 |
| Population growth (%) | 12.30 | 20.00 |
| Area (sq km) | 3,747 | 3,747 |
| Density (per sq km) | 200 | 178 |
| Sex ratio | 976 | 961 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 950 | 977 |
| Average literacy (%) | 67.88 | 60.23 |
| Male literacy (%) | 78.26 | 73.76 |
| Female literacy (%) | 57.30 | 46.10 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 1,06,071 | 1,09,669 |
| Child proportion (%) | 14.16 | 16.44 |
- Population rose by over 12 percent
- Density increased between 2001 and 2011
- Sex ratio improved in the decade
- Child share in population reduced a little
Population Projections and Growth Trends
| Year | Projected / estimated population |
| 2011 | 7,49,237 |
| 2021 | 8,27,500 |
| 2022 | 8,34,900 |
| 2023 | 8,41,200 |
| 2024 | 8,46,600 |
| 2025 | 8,51,200 |
| 2026 | 8,55,200 |
| 2027 | 8,58,600 |
| 2028 | 8,61,400 |
| 2029 | 8,63,900 |
| 2030 | 8,66,000 |
| 2031 | 8,67,800 |
Estimated Population up to 2036 (District Statistics)
| Year | Estimated population |
| 2025 | 9,11,602 |
| 2026 | 9,21,214 |
| 2027 | 9,30,173 |
| 2028 | 9,39,131 |
| 2029 | 9,48,090 |
| 2030 | 9,57,038 |
| 2031 | 9,65,240 |
| 2032 | 9,72,901 |
| 2033 | 9,80,552 |
| 2034 | 9,88,213 |
| 2035 | 9,95,864 |
| 2036 | 10,03,525 |
- Population is moving towards 10 lakh
- Growth rate is steady not very fast
- Planning can use these projections
- Basic services must match rising numbers
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (per 1000 males) | 977 |
| Sex ratio 2011 (general) | 976 |
| Sex ratio 2001 | 961 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 years | 951 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 years 2001 | 977 |
| Total child population 0–6 years | 1,06,071 |
| Male children 0–6 years | 54,388 |
| Female children 0–6 years | 51,683 |
Sex Ratio in Urban and Rural Areas
| Category | Sex ratio |
| Total population | 977 |
| Urban area | 917 |
| Rural area | 1000 |
Child Population by Area Type
| Area type | Child population 0–6 |
| Urban | 23,760 |
| Rural | 82,311 |
- Sex ratio is better than national figure
- Rural ratio is stronger than urban
- Child share is higher in villages
- Girl child numbers need close watch
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate (%) | 67.88 |
| Male literacy rate (%) | 78.26 |
| Female literacy rate (%) | 57.30 |
| Total literates | 4,36,595 |
| Male literates | 2,54,120 |
| Female literates | 1,82,475 |
Urban and Rural Literacy (District Statistics)
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male / Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 67.88 | 78.26 / 57.30 |
| Urban area | 80.28 | 88.13 / 71.73 |
| Rural area | 63.01 | 74.19 / 51.90 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) | Male / Female literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 67.86 | 78.30 / 57.22 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 56.07 | 67.25 / 45.07 |
| Muslim | 82.76 | 90.35 / 74.49 |
| Christian | 82.35 | 87.35 / 77.55 |
- Literacy is rising slowly in the district
- Urban literacy is much higher than rural
- Female literacy still trails male literacy
- Some minority groups show high literacy
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population |
| Hindu | 6,86,524 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35,434 |
| Muslim | 21,473 |
| Christian | 2,132 |
| Jain | 1,653 |
| Religion not stated | 1,329 |
| Sikh | 606 |
| Buddhist | 86 |
Religion Share in District Population
| Religion | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 91.63 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4.73 |
| Muslim | 2.87 |
| Christian | 0.28 |
| Jain | 0.22 |
| Religion not stated | 0.18 |
| Sikh | 0.08 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
| Hindu | 976 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,012 |
| Muslim | 929 |
| Christian | 1,019 |
- Hindus form the bulk of population
- Other tribal and local faiths have a fair share
- Muslim and Christian shares are small
- Sex ratio differs across religions
Caste (SC/ST) Population and Social Demographics
| Category | Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 74,385 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,58,543 |
SC/ST Share and Sex Ratio
| Category | Share in population (%) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9.93 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 47.85 |
SC/ST Sex Ratio in Anuppur
| Category | Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
| SC | 966 |
| ST | 1,015 |
- ST population is almost half of district
- SC share is close to 10 percent
- ST sex ratio is better than overall
- Tribal areas are important for local culture
Urban and Rural Population Data (District Census)
| Category | Population |
| Urban population | 2,05,241 |
| Rural population | 5,43,996 |
Urban and Rural Share and Ratios
| Category | Share (%) |
| Urban | 27.39 |
| Rural | 72.61 |
Urban Demographic Details
| Description | Value |
| Urban male population | 1,07,084 |
| Urban female population | 98,157 |
| Urban sex ratio | 917 |
| Urban child population 0–6 | 23,760 |
| Urban child sex ratio 0–6 | 921 |
| Urban literates | 1,45,702 |
Rural Demographic Details
| Description | Value |
| Rural male population | 2,72,030 |
| Rural female population | 2,71,966 |
| Rural sex ratio | 1,000 |
| Rural child population 0–6 | 82,311 |
| Rural child sex ratio 0–6 | 959 |
| Rural literates | 2,90,893 |
- Most people live in villages
- Urban pockets are smaller but denser
- Rural sex ratio is balanced
- Urban literacy is higher than rural
Area Statistics, Density and Households
| Total area (sq km) | 3,747 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 200 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 178 |
Households and Houseless Families
| Total households | 1,70,715 |
| Houseless families | 231 |
| Houseless population | 809 |
- District has moderate population density
- Area spread is large with forests and fields
- Very few families live without roof
- Housing schemes can target these groups
Workforce and Employment Profile (District Statistics)
| Total workers | 3,46,471 |
| Male workers | 2,07,401 |
| Female workers | 1,39,070 |
| Worker share in total population (%) | 46.24 |
- Nearly half of people are working
- Male workers are more than female workers
- Many workers are in farming and labour
- Women also support family income
Administrative Divisions, Sub-districts and Villages
| Number of towns | 13 |
| Number of villages | 571 |
Sub-districts (Tehsils) in Anuppur
| Sub-district / tehsil |
| Anuppur |
| Other listed tehsils in district |
- District is divided into several tehsils
- Each tehsil covers many villages
- Local offices manage land and records
- Development work follows these areas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Anuppur district in 2011: It is 7,49,237 people
- What is the estimated population of Anuppur district in 2025: It is about 9,11,602 people
- Is Anuppur district mainly rural or urban: It is mainly rural
- What is the literacy rate of Anuppur district: It is around 67.88 percent
- Which religion has highest share in Anuppur district: Hindu religion has the highest share