The Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of about 7,04,524 in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 8,57,200 to 8,73,700 by 2025. It has an area of about 7,470 sq km and population density of nearly 94 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1,002 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 63.9 percent. The child sex ratio is about 970 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 85.94 percent share and Hindi is the main language spoken by most residents. The district population is about 32 thousand urban and about 6.72 lakh rural, and the rural region accounts for nearly 95.41 percent of the total population. There are a total of about 1,69,630 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Dindori |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Total population 2011 | 7,04,524 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 8,57,200 – 8,73,700 (approx) |
| Estimated population 2026 | 8,66,238 – 8,80,700 (approx) |
| Area (sq km) | 7,470 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 94 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 1,002 |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) | 970 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 63.90 |
| Total households | 1,69,630 |
Population and Demographic Profile
| Actual population 2011 | 7,04,524 |
| Male population 2011 | 3,51,913 |
| Female population 2011 | 3,52,611 |
| Actual population 2001 | 5,80,730 |
| Male population 2001 | 2,91,716 |
| Female population 2001 | 2,89,014 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 21.32 |
| Population growth 1991–2001 (%) | 13.50 |
| Share in state population (%) | 0.97 |
- Population crossed seven lakh in 2011
- Male and female numbers are almost equal
- Growth in last decade is just above 21 percent
- District contributes less than one percent to state population
Historic Census Data and Growth Trend
| Census year | Population |
| 1901 | 1,11,229 |
| 1911 | 1,41,569 |
| 1921 | 1,35,009 |
| 1931 | 1,55,733 |
| 1941 | 1,76,286 |
| 1951 | 1,91,328 |
| 1961 | 2,64,000 (approx) |
| 1971 | 3,34,000 (approx) |
| 1981 | 4,10,000 (approx) |
| 1991 | 5,12,000 (approx) |
| 2001 | 5,80,730 |
| 2011 | 7,04,524 |
Decadal Variation in Population
| Census year | Variation % |
| 1911 | 27.28 |
| 1921 | -4.64 |
| 1931 | 15.35 |
| 1941 | 13.19 |
| 1951 | 8.53 |
| 1961 | 37.96 |
| 1971 | 26.43 |
| 1981 | 22.77 |
| 1991 | 24.94 |
| 2001 | 13.46 |
| 2011 | 21.32 |
- Population dipped slightly in 1921
- 1961 shows the sharpest growth
- Recent decades show moderate rise
- Long term growth is close to 19 percent per decade
Population Projections and Future Estimates
| Year | Projected population |
| 2011 | 7,04,524 |
| 2021 | 8,32,100 |
| 2022 | 8,44,900 |
| 2023 | 8,56,000 |
| 2024 | 8,65,500 |
| 2025 | 8,73,700 |
| 2026 | 8,80,700 |
| 2027 | 8,86,800 |
| 2028 | 8,91,900 |
| 2029 | 8,96,300 |
| 2030 | 9,00,100 |
| 2031 | 9,03,300 |
Estimated Population up to 2036 (District Statistics)
| Year | Estimated population |
| 2025 | 8,57,200 |
| 2026 | 8,66,238 |
| 2027 | 8,74,662 |
| 2028 | 8,83,086 |
| 2029 | 8,91,509 |
| 2030 | 8,99,924 |
| 2031 | 9,07,637 |
| 2032 | 9,14,840 |
| 2033 | 9,22,035 |
| 2034 | 9,29,239 |
| 2035 | 9,36,433 |
| 2036 | 9,43,637 |
- Population is likely to cross nine lakh after 2030
- Total growth since 2011 may touch nearly 34 percent by 2036
- Annual growth rate is around one percent
- Planning for services can follow these projections
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 1,002 |
| Sex ratio 2001 | 991 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 years | 970 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 years 2001 | 990 |
| Total child population 0–6 years | 1,11,820 |
| Male children 0–6 years | 56,767 |
| Female children 0–6 years | 55,053 |
| Child share in population (%) | 15.87 |
| Child share 2001 (%) | 16.79 |
Sex Ratio in Urban and Rural Areas
| Category | Sex ratio |
| Total population | 1,002 |
| Urban area | 957 |
| Rural area | 1,005 |
Urban and Rural Child Population (0–6 years)
| Area type | Child population 0–6 |
| Urban | 4,118 |
| Rural | 1,07,702 |
- Overall sex ratio is slightly in favour of females
- Rural sex ratio is better than urban
- Child share has reduced compared to 2001
- Girl child ratio has fallen slightly over the decade
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 63.90 |
| Average literacy rate 2001 (%) | 54.17 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 75.47 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 52.41 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 69.95 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 38.24 |
| Total literates 2011 | 3,78,714 |
| Male literates | 2,22,759 |
| Female literates | 1,55,955 |
Urban and Rural Literacy (District Census Data)
| Category | Average literacy rate (%) | Male / Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 63.90 | 75.47 / 52.41 |
| Urban area | 84.65 | 91.48 / 77.47 |
| Rural area | 62.86 | 74.65 / 51.20 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy rate (%) | Male / Female literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 64.07 | 75.72 / 52.47 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60.27 | 71.76 / 49.04 |
| Muslim | 82.88 | 89.64 / 76.01 |
| Christian | 71.49 | 81.60 / 62.38 |
- Literacy improved by almost ten points since 2001
- Female literacy has grown faster but still lags
- Urban areas show very high literacy levels
- Some minority groups have better literacy than average
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population 2011 |
| Hindu | 6,05,435 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 84,006 |
| Muslim | 6,736 |
| Christian | 4,238 |
| Religion not stated | 3,101 |
| Jain | 687 |
| Sikh | 260 |
| Buddhist | 61 |
Religion Share in Total Population
| Religion | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 85.94 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11.92 |
| Muslim | 0.96 |
| Christian | 0.60 |
| Religion not stated | 0.44 |
| Jain | 0.10 |
| Sikh | 0.04 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
| Hindu | 999 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,016 |
| Muslim | 979 |
| Christian | 1,093 |
- Hindu population forms the large majority
- Tribal and other local faiths add a good share
- Minority religions together account for a small fraction
- Sex ratio is generally favourable across most groups
Caste (SC/ST) Population and Social Profile
| Category | Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 39,782 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,55,789 |
SC/ST Share and Sex Ratio
| Category | Share in population (%) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5.65 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 64.69 |
SC/ST Sex Ratio in Dindori
| Category | Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 954 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,020 |
- Tribal population dominates district demographics
- SC share is modest but important
- ST sex ratio is higher than district average
- Many village communities are mainly tribal
Urban and Rural Population Data
| Category | Population |
| Urban population | 32,318 |
| Rural population | 6,72,206 |
Urban and Rural Share and Key Ratios
| Category | Share (%) |
| Urban | 4.59 |
| Rural | 95.41 |
Detailed Urban Demographics
| Description | Value |
| Urban male population | 16,520 |
| Urban female population | 15,798 |
| Urban sex ratio | 956–957 |
| Urban child population 0–6 | 4,118 |
| Urban child sex ratio 0–6 | 998 |
| Urban literates | 23,872 |
| Urban male literates | 13,227 |
| Urban female literates | 10,645 |
| Urban literacy rate (%) | 84.65 |
Detailed Rural Demographics
| Description | Value |
| Rural male population | 3,35,393 |
| Rural female population | 3,36,813 |
| Rural sex ratio | 1,004–1,005 |
| Rural child population 0–6 | 1,07,702 |
| Rural child sex ratio 0–6 | 969 |
| Rural literates | 3,54,842 |
| Rural male literates | 2,09,532 |
| Rural female literates | 1,45,310 |
| Rural literacy rate (%) | 62.86 |
- District is overwhelmingly rural
- Urban pockets hold less than five percent people
- Rural sex ratio is slightly favourable to women
- Urban areas show better literacy but smaller population
Area Statistics, Population Density and Households
| Total area (sq km) | 7,470 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 94 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 78 |
Households and Houseless Families
| Total households | 1,69,630 |
| Houseless families | 178 |
| Houseless population | 546 |
- Population density is quite low
- Large forest and hill areas keep density down
- Very few families live without permanent roof
- Household data helps for housing schemes
Workforce and Employment Profile
| Total workers | 3,89,925 |
| Male workers | 2,03,383 |
| Female workers | 1,86,542 |
| Worker share in total population (%) | 55.35 |
- More than half the people are workers
- Female workers are also in large number
- Most workers are in farming and labour
- Forest and agriculture support local jobs
Administrative Divisions, Town List and Villages
| Total number of towns | 2 |
| Total number of villages | 924 |
Urban Units and City List
| Urban agglomerations | No urban agglomeration in district |
| City status | No big city cluster listed |
Sub-districts (Taluks / Tehsils) in Dindori
| Sub-district / tehsil |
| Dindori and other listed tehsils in district |
- District is spread over many forest villages
- Only two towns serve as small urban centres
- Tehsils manage land and revenue records
- Most local issues are handled at village level
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Dindori district in 2011: It is 7,04,524 people
- What is the estimated population of Dindori district in 2026: It is about 8,66,238 to 8,80,700 people
- Is Dindori district mainly rural or urban: It is mainly rural
- What is the literacy rate of Dindori district: It is around 63.9 percent
- Which religion has highest share in Dindori district: Hindu religion has the highest share