The Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 10.66 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 12.97 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 6205 sq km and population density of 172 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 975 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 66.67%.The child sex ratio is 951 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 93.53% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 20.6% urban and 79.4% rural, and ST accounts for 44.65% of the total population.There are a total of 2.51 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | 2011 Data |
|---|
| Total Population | 10,66,063 |
| Male | 5,40,021 |
| Female | 5,26,042 |
| Sex Ratio | 975 |
| Literacy | 66.67% |
Population Historic Data
| Year | Population | Growth % |
|---|
| 2001 | 9,08,148 | 18.40 |
| 2011 | 10,66,063 | 17.39 |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|
| 2025 | 12,97,086 |
| 2026 | 13,10,763 |
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 975 |
| Child (0-6) | 951 |
| Rural | 985 |
| Urban | 936 |
Literacy Rate
| Group | Literacy % |
|---|
| Total | 66.67 |
| Male | 76.14 |
| Female | 56.99 |
Urban Rural Literacy
| Area | Avg % | Male % | Female % |
|---|
| Rural | 62.16 | 72.38 | 51.85 |
| Urban | 83.20 | 89.57 | 76.42 |
Religion Data
| Religion | % | Population |
|---|
| Hindu | 93.53 | 9,97,073 |
| Muslim | 3.98 | 42,426 |
| Others | 1.82 | 19,448 |
| Christian | 0.22 | 2,372 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
|---|
| SC | 89,733 | 8.42 |
| ST | 4,76,008 | 44.65 |
Child Population
| Item | Number | % |
|---|
| Child (0-6) | 1,59,806 | 14.99 |
| Male Child | 81,943 | - |
| Female Child | 77,863 | - |
Area Density
- Area: 6205 sq km
- Density: 172 per sq km
Urban Rural Split
| Area | Population | % |
|---|
| Rural | 8,46,463 | 79.4 |
| Urban | 2,19,600 | 20.6 |
Households Workers
- Households: 2,51,452
- Total Workers: 4,93,057
- Male Workers: 2,92,402
- Female Workers: 2,00,655
Administrative Details
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shahdol population in 2011: 10.66 lakh people.
- Sex ratio in district: 975 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate total: Around 66.67 percent.
- Urban population share: 20.6 percent of total.
- ST population percent: 44.65 percent in district.