The Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 10.55 lakhs approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 12.7 lakhs by 2026. It has an area of 5800 sq km and population density of 182 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1008 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 66.87%.The child sex ratio is 970 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 80.53% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 12.34% urban and 87.66% rural, and ST accounts for 57.88% of the total population.There are a total of 2.50 lakhs households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | 2011 Data |
| Population | 10,54,905 |
| Male | 5,25,272 |
| Female | 5,29,633 |
| Sex Ratio | 1008 |
| Literacy | 66.87% |
| Density | 182/km2 |
Population Details
| Year | Population |
| 2001 | 8,94,236 |
| 2011 | 10,54,905 |
| Growth | 17.97% |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected |
| 2025 | 12,60,000 |
| 2026 | 12,70,000 |
Sex Ratio Data
| Type | Ratio |
| Overall | 1008 |
| Child (0-6) | 970 |
| Rural | 1014 |
| Urban | 969 |
Literacy Rates
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| Overall | 77.52% | 56.39% | 66.87% |
| Rural | 75.28% | 52.72% | 63.88% |
| Urban | 92.35% | 81.84% | 87.16% |
Religion Wise
| Religion | Percentage | Population |
| Hindu | 80.53% | 8,49,518 |
| Others | 16.17% | 1,70,533 |
| Muslim | 1.57% | 16,558 |
| Christian | 1.18% | 12,450 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 48,425 | 4.59% |
| ST | 6,10,528 | 57.88% |
Child Population
- 0-6 age: 1,50,263 kids
- 14.24% of total
- Male child: 76,288
- Female child: 73,975
Urban Rural Split
| Area | Population | % |
| Rural | 9,24,716 | 87.66% |
| Urban | 1,30,189 | 12.34% |
Area Density Households
- Area: 5800 sq km
- Density: 182 per sq km
- Households: 2,50,146
Workforce Facts
- Total workers: 5,59,649
- 53.05% of population
- Male workers: 3,00,235
- Female workers: 2,59,414
Administrative Units
- Towns: 8
- Villages: 1221
- No major cities listed
Historical Growth
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 2001 | 8.94 lakhs | 14.73 |
| 2011 | 10.55 lakhs | 17.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mandla population now: Around 12.7 lakhs in 2026.
- Sex ratio in district: 1008 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate here: 66.87% overall.
- Most people live where: 87.66% in rural areas.
- ST population share: 57.88% of total.