The Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 10.25 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 12.47 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 3600 sq km and population density of 285 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 991 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 43.3%.The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu (93.74%) and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 8.97% urban and 91.03% rural, and ST accounts for 87% of the total population.There are a total of 1.94 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | Value |
| Total Population 2011 | 10.25 Lakh |
| Projected 2025 | 12.47 Lakh |
| Sex Ratio | 991 |
| Literacy Rate | 43.3% |
| Density | 285/sq km |
Population Details
| Category | 2011 |
| Total | 10,25,048 |
| Male | 5,15,023 |
| Female | 5,10,025 |
Population Projections
| Year | Population |
| 2025 | 12,47,183 |
| 2026 | 12,60,334 |
| 2036 | 13,72,945 |
Sex Ratio Data
| Area | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 991 |
| Urban | 935 |
| Rural | 996 |
| Child (0-6) | 944 |
Literacy Rates
| Group | Total % | Male % | Female % |
| Total | 43.3 | 52.85 | 33.77 |
| Urban | 83.49 | 89.86 | 76.69 |
| Rural | 38.98 | 48.73 | 29.33 |
Literacy by Religion
| Religion | Total % |
| Hindu | 41.55 |
| Christian | 55.19 |
| Muslim | 83.18 |
| Jain | 96.56 |
Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 9,60,925 | 93.74 |
| Christian | 38,423 | 3.75 |
| Muslim | 15,733 | 1.53 |
| Jain | 8,871 | 0.87 |
| Others | 1,096 | 0.10 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 17,427 | 1.7 |
| ST | 8,91,818 | 87 |
Child Population
- 0-6 years: 2,11,869 kids
- 20.67% of total
- Male kids: 1,09,040
- Female kids: 1,02,829
Urban Rural Split
| Type | Population | % |
| Rural | 9,33,065 | 91.03 |
| Urban | 91,983 | 8.97 |
Area and Density
- Total area: 3600 sq km
- Density: 285 per sq km
- Households: 1,94,157
- Villages: 813
- Towns: 5
Workforce Facts
- Total workers: 5,15,121
- 50.25% of population
- Male workers: 2,65,489
- Female workers: 2,49,632
Historic Population Growth
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 2001 | 7.84 Lakh | 21.23 |
| 2011 | 10.25 Lakh | 30.70 |
| 1991 | 6.47 Lakh | 44.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jhabua population in 2025: Around 12.47 lakh people
- Jhabua sex ratio value: 991 females per 1000 males
- Literacy rate in Jhabua: 43.3 percent overall
- Main religion in district: Hindu at 93.74 percent
- Urban population share: 8.97 percent of total