Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Indicator | Value |
|---|
| Total population 2011 | 11,27,033 |
| Projected population 2025 | 13,71,269 |
| Projected population 2026 | 13,85,728 |
| Area (sq km) | 4,851 |
| Population density 2011 | 232 per sq km |
| Sex ratio 2011 | 957 females per 1000 males |
| Urban population % | 8.26% |
| Rural population % | 91.74% |
| Average literacy 2011 | 64.43% |
The Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 11.27 lakh approximately in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 13.86 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 4,851 sq km and population density of 232 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 957 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 64.43%. The child sex ratio is 915 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 95.61% and Hindi is the main language spoken by around 63.39% of people. The district population is about 8.26% urban and 91.74% rural, and Scheduled Tribes accounts for 27.8% of the total population. There are a total of 2,38,448 households in the district.
Population & Growth 2011–2026
| Year | Population | Decadal growth % |
|---|
| 1901 | 1,80,233 | - |
| 1911 | 2,10,000 | 16.5 |
| 1921 | 1,81,000 | ‑13.9 |
| 1931 | 2,07,000 | 14.7 |
| 1941 | 2,43,000 | 17.2 |
| 1951 | 2,66,000 | 9.5 |
| 1961 | 3,33,000 | 25.1 |
| 1971 | 4,41,000 | 32.4 |
| 1981 | 5,32,000 | 20.7 |
| 1991 | 7,09,000 | 33.3 |
| 2001 | 9,11,000 | 28.4 |
| 2011 | 11,27,033 | 23.7 |
| 2025 (est.) | 13,71,269 | 21.7 |
| 2026 (est.) | 13,85,728 | 23.0 |
- Population increased from 9.11 lakh in 2001 to 11.27 lakh in 2011
- Decadal growth rate in 2001–2011 was 23.7%
- Population is projected to cross 13.8 lakh by 2026
Sex Ratio & Child Population
| Category | Sex ratio | Child ratio 0–6 |
|---|
| Total 2011 | 957 | 915 |
| Urban 2011 | 919 | 888 |
| Rural 2011 | 961 | 916 |
| SC 2011 | 968 | Not available |
| ST 2011 | 969 | Not available |
- Child population (0–6 years) is 1,94,528 which is 17.26% of total population
- Child sex ratio slightly declined from 952 in 2001 to 915 in 2011
- Rural sex ratio is higher than urban in both total and child population
Literacy Rates 2011
| Category | Average literacy % | Male % | Female % |
|---|
| Total 2011 | 64.43 | 74.44 | 54.07 |
| Urban 2011 | 78.72 | 86.20 | 70.61 |
| Rural 2011 | 63.08 | 73.30 | 52.55 |
| Hindu 2011 | 64.52 | 74.45 | 54.22 |
| Muslim 2011 | 62.33 | 74.32 | 50.55 |
- Total literates in 2011 are about 6,00,785
- Male literacy is above 74% while female literacy is about 54%
- Urban literacy is higher than rural literacy by more than 15 percentage points
Religion in Sidhi District
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 10,77,545 | 95.61 |
| Muslim | 34,419 | 3.05 |
| Christian | 511 | 0.05 |
| Sikh | 128 | 0.01 |
| Buddhist | 92 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 93 | 0.01 |
| Other religions | 12,556 | 1.11 |
| Religion not stated | 1,689 | 0.15 |
- Hindu religion covers more than 95% of total population
- Islam is the second largest religion with about 3% share
- All other religions and non‑stated together are less than 2% of population
Caste Distribution (SC/ST)
| Caste group | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,30,202 | 11.55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,13,304 | 27.80 |
- ST population is about one‑fourth of total district population
- SC population is around one‑ninth of total population
- Sex ratio among SC and ST is above 960 females per 1000 males
Urban‑Rural & Households
| Area | Population | Households |
|---|
| Urban total | 93,121 | 18,374 |
| Rural total | 10,33,912 | 2,20,074 |
| Overall district | 11,27,033 | 2,38,448 |
- Nearly 92% of people live in rural villages
- Only about 8% of population lives in urban centers
- Average household size is around 4.7 persons per household
Workforce & Employment
| Indicator | Number | Percentage of total |
|---|
| Total workers | 4,61,760 | 40.97 |
| Male workers | 2,84,289 | 25.2 |
| Female workers | 1,77,471 | 15.7 |
- Less than 41% of total population is working age and engaged in work
- Male workers are more than one‑half of total workforce
- Female workforce is sizeable but still below male workforce share
Area, Cities, Towns & Villages
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Total area (sq km) | 4,851 |
| Population density 2011 | 232 per sq km |
| Total taluks / tehsils | 6 |
| Towns (municipality and census towns) | 4 |
| Villages | 1,055 |
- Six tehsils in Sidhi are Churhat, Gopadbanas, Kusmi, Majhauli, Rampur Naikin and Sihawal
- There are four urban towns including Sidhi municipality and three census towns
- Most villages are small or medium sized with low population density
Major Town in Sidhi District
| Place | Status | Population 2011 |
|---|
| Sidhi | Municipality | 54,331 |
- Sidhi town is the main urban center of the district
- It accounts for more than half of total urban population
- Projected population of Sidhi town is about 80,000 by 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is total population of Sidhi district in 2011? Answer: About 11.27 lakh people
- Question: What is literacy rate of Sidhi district? Answer: Around 64.4% in 2011
- Question: What is sex ratio in Sidhi district? Answer: About 957 females per 1000 males
- Question: What is main religion in Sidhi district? Answer: Hindu religion with over 95% share
- Question: How many villages are there in Sidhi? Answer: About 1,055 villages in total