The Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of about 8.45 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow gradually to reach around 10.61 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 4,674 sq km and a population density of 181 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 904 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 66.42%. The child sex ratio is roughly 921 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hinduism with about 92.09% share and Hindi is the main language used by most people in daily life. The district population is about 81.81% rural and 18.19% urban, and rural region accounts for a large part of the total population. There are a total of nearly 1.7 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
Ashoknagar district key population data
| District | Ashoknagar |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Total Population 2011 | 845,071 |
| Male Population 2011 | 443,837 |
| Female Population 2011 | 401,234 |
| Area (sq km) | 4,674 |
| Population Density (per sq km) | 181 |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) | 904 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 66.42% |
- Total population is medium
- Most people stay in rural belt
- Literacy level is improving
- Population density is moderate
Historic Census Data and Population Trend
Population growth from 2001 to 2011
| Census Year | Population |
| 2001 | 688,940 |
| 2011 | 845,071 |
| Population Growth 2001–2011 | 22.66% |
Population projection for Ashoknagar district
| Year | Projected Population |
| 2011 | 845,071 |
| 2021 | 1,007,800 |
| 2022 | 1,024,300 |
| 2023 | 1,038,600 |
| 2024 | 1,050,900 |
| 2025 | 1,061,400 |
| 2026 | 1,070,500 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Growth was faster in last decade
- Current trend is steady
- Size will cross 10 lakh soon
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
Overall sex ratio and child population 0–6 years
| Indicator | Value |
| Sex Ratio (all ages) | 904 females per 1000 males |
| Total Child Population (0–6) | 138,787 |
| Male Child Population (0–6) | 72,239 |
| Female Child Population (0–6) | 66,548 |
| Child Population Share (0–6) | 16.42% |
Sex ratio by rural and urban areas
| Area Type | Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
| Rural | 902 |
| Urban | 912 |
- Sex ratio is below equal level
- Urban area has slightly better balance
- Child share in total population is high
- Young population base is strong
Literacy, Education and District Demographics
Overall literacy rate in Ashoknagar district
| Category | Rate / Count |
| Average Literacy Rate | 66.42% |
| Total Literates | 480,957 |
| Male Literates | 299,409 |
| Female Literates | 181,548 |
Male and female literacy details
| Gender | Literacy Rate |
| Male Literacy Rate | 77.12% (approx) |
| Female Literacy Rate | 54.22% (approx) |
Literacy by rural and urban area
| Area Type | Average Literacy |
| Rural Literacy | 63.76% |
| Urban Literacy | 78.00% |
| Rural Male Literacy | 76.25% |
| Rural Female Literacy | 49.87% |
| Urban Male Literacy | 86.35% |
| Urban Female Literacy | 68.83% |
- Education level is moderate
- Men have higher literacy than women
- Urban literacy is much higher
- Rural women need more support
Religion Wise Population and Demographics
Religion composition in Ashoknagar district
| Religion | Population 2011 |
| Hindu | 778,214 |
| Muslim | 40,707 |
| Jain | 15,094 |
| Sikh | 8,009 |
| Christian | 635 |
| Buddhist | 1,352 |
| Other Religions | 27 |
| Religion Not Stated | 1,033 |
Religion share in total population
| Religion | Percentage |
| Hindu | 92.09% |
| Muslim | 4.82% |
| Jain | 1.79% |
| Sikh | 0.95% |
| Christian | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 0.16% |
| Others | 0.00% |
| Not Stated | 0.12% |
- Hindu population is large
- Muslim share is small
- Jain and Sikh groups are present
- Other religions are very few
Caste Composition (SC/ST) and Social Profile
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population
| Category | Percentage of Total Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21.44% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0.87% |
- SC share is quite high
- ST population is very small
- Social mix is mostly general and SC
- Tribal belt is limited
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
Urban rural population breakup of district
| Area Type | Population |
| Rural Population | 691,387 |
| Urban Population | 153,684 |
Urban rural percentage share
| Area Type | Percentage of Total Population |
| Rural | 81.81% |
| Urban | 18.19% |
Households and population density
| Indicator | Value |
| Estimated Number of Households | about 170,000 (approx) |
| Area (sq km) | 4,674 |
| Population Density | 181 persons per sq km |
| Share in State Population | 1.16% |
- Most people live in villages
- Only small part stays in towns
- Households are spread across many villages
- Density is lower than big cities
Workforce, Main Workers and Employment Pattern
Basic workforce structure in district
| Aspect | Observation |
| Main Work Type | Agriculture and allied work |
| Urban Work Share | More in services and trade |
| Rural Work Share | Mostly farming and labour |
- Main work is farming
- Many people work as labour
- Town people work in shops and offices
- Daily wage work is common
Administrative Divisions, Tehsils and Area Statistics
Tehsils in Ashoknagar district
| Tehsil Name | District |
| Mungaoli | Ashoknagar |
| Ashoknagar | Ashoknagar |
| Isagarh | Ashoknagar |
| Chanderi | Ashoknagar |
Villages and towns count in district
| Unit | Count |
| Total Villages | 899 |
| Inhabited Villages | 818 |
| Uninhabited Villages | 81 |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
Area and basic district statistics
| Indicator | Value |
| District Name | Ashoknagar |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Total Area (sq km) | 4,674 |
| Number of Tehsils | 4 |
| Number of Villages | 899 |
| Number of Towns | 4 |
- District is divided into four tehsils
- Large number of small villages
- Only few urban centres
- Area is spread and mostly rural
Major Towns, Cities and Local Centres
Important towns and urban centres
| Town / City | Type |
| Ashoknagar | Municipality town |
| Chanderi | Town |
| Mungaoli | Town |
| Isagarh | Town |
Ashoknagar town population snapshot
| Indicator | Value |
| Town Name | Ashoknagar |
| Town Population 2011 | 81,828 |
| Sex Ratio (town) | 931 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate (town) | 76.89% |
- Ashoknagar town is main centre
- Chanderi is known as heritage town
- Other towns serve local markets
- Rural people depend on these towns
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Ashoknagar district? Total population is about 8.45 lakh as per 2011 census.
- Is Ashoknagar mostly rural or urban? Most people live in rural villages.
- What is the literacy rate in Ashoknagar? Overall literacy rate is around 66 percent.
- What is the main religion in Ashoknagar? Hinduism is the major religion in the district.
- How many tehsils are there in Ashoknagar? There are four tehsils in the district.