The Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 12.64 lakhs approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 15 lakhs by 2025. It has an area of 7306 sq km and population density of 173 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 910 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 69.73%.The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 93.85% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 19.82% urban and 80.18% rural, and children account for 15.18% of the total population.There are a total of 2.98 lakhs households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Key Fact | Value |
| Total Population 2011 | 12,64,219 |
| Projected 2025 | 14,90,000 |
| Sex Ratio | 910 |
| Literacy Rate | 69.73% |
| Density | 173/km² |
Population Historic Data
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 2001 | 10,83,949 | 20.70 |
| 2011 | 12,64,219 | 16.63 |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
| 2021 | 14,40,000 |
| 2025 | 14,90,000 |
| 2026 | 15,00,000 |
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Ratio |
| Total | 910 |
| Child (0-6) | 928 |
| Rural | 911 |
| Urban | 907 |
Literacy Rates
| Group | Rate % |
| Total | 69.73 |
| Male | 79.27 |
| Female | 59.22 |
Urban Rural Literacy
| Area | Avg % | Male % | Female % |
| Rural | 66.08 | 76.56 | 54.53 |
| Urban | 83.98 | 89.84 | 77.53 |
Religion Population
| Religion | % | Population |
| Hindu | 93.85 | 11,86,420 |
| Muslim | 3.79 | 47,966 |
| Jain | 1.98 | 25,005 |
| Christian | 0.13 | 1,681 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 2,46,337 | 19.49 |
| ST | 1,66,295 | 13.15 |
Child Population Data
| Detail | 2011 |
| Total Child (0-6) | 1,91,968 |
| Male Child | 99,544 |
| Female Child | 92,424 |
Urban Rural Split
| Area | % | Population |
| Rural | 80.18 | 10,13,668 |
| Urban | 19.82 | 2,50,551 |
Area Density Households
| Item | Value |
| Area sq km | 7,306 |
| Density /km² | 173 |
| Households | 2,97,608 |
Workforce Numbers
- Total workers: 5,74,595
- Male workers: 3,67,711
- Female workers: 2,06,884
- Workforce %: 45.45
Cities and Towns
- Damoh city: 1,25,101 people
- Damoh UA: 1,47,661 people
- 9 towns total
- 1,210 villages
Administrative Units
- Subdistricts: present in district
- Taluks: local divisions
- Total villages: 1,210
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Damoh population now? Around 15 lakhs in 2026.
- Sex ratio in Damoh? 910 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate here? 69.73 percent overall.
- Urban or rural majority? 80 percent rural.
- Main religion? Hindu at 93.85 percent.