The Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan had a population of about 8.68 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 10.5 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 4,449 sq km and population density of 195 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 983 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 56%. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 95% share and Mewari is the main language spoken by a large section of the population. The district population is only about 8% urban and more than 91% rural, and Scheduled Tribes account for roughly 63% of the total population. There are a total of around 1.79 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Data |
Value |
| Population 2011 |
867,848 (8.68 lakh) |
| Population 2025 estimate |
10,44,222 (10.44 lakh) |
| Area (sq km) |
4,449 |
| Population density |
195 per sq km |
| Urban population share |
8.27% |
| Rural population share |
91.73% |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Total population |
Growth % |
| 1901 |
93,238 |
- |
| 2001 |
706,807 |
27.09% |
| 2011 |
867,848 |
22.78% |
| 2025 proj. |
10,44,222 |
20.32% since 2011 |
| 2036 proj. |
11,40,484 |
31.42% since 2011 |
- Population increased from about 0.93 lakh in 1901 to more than 8.6 lakh in 2011.
- Decadal growth has been high in most years, especially around 1981.
- State‑level share of Pratapgarh was about 1.27% of Rajasthan in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Value |
| Total sex ratio |
983 females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio (0–6) |
933 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total child population (0–6) |
150,518 (17.34% of total) |
| Urban sex ratio |
964 per 1000 males |
| Rural sex ratio |
984–985 per 1000 males |
- Sex ratio is better than the national average and slightly improved from 2001.
- Child proportion has reduced from about 20% in 2001 to 17% in 2011.
- Urban child sex ratio is lower than rural child sex ratio.
Literacy and Education
| Category |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| All area average |
69.50% |
42.35% |
| Urban area |
92.20% |
77.15% |
| Rural area |
67.29% |
39.04% |
- Average literacy in the district is about 56%, below the national level.
- Urban literacy is very high, especially for males.
- Gap between male and female literacy is wide in both rural and urban areas.
Religion and Caste
| Religion |
Percentage |
Population |
| Hindu |
95.33% |
8,27,293 |
| Muslim |
2.95% |
25,597 |
| Jain |
1.62% |
14,077 |
| Christian |
0.04% |
358 |
| Sikh |
0.01% |
72 |
| Buddhist |
0.00% |
32 |
| Caste group |
Percentage share |
Population |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
63.42% |
5,50,427 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
6.96% |
60,429 |
- Hindu is the dominant religion with over 95% of people following it.
- Muslim and Jain communities together form about 4.5% of the population.
- Over 63% of the district population belongs to Scheduled Tribes.
Urban and Rural Population
| Area type |
Total population |
Male |
Female |
| Urban |
71,807 |
36,573 |
35,234 |
| Rural |
7,96,041 |
4,01,171 |
3,94,870 |
| Child (0–6) urban |
8,767 |
4,619 |
4,148 |
| Child (0–6) rural |
1,41,751 |
73,237 |
68,514 |
- More than 91% of the population lives in rural villages.
- Urban areas cover only 8% of total population and are small in size.
- Child share is higher in rural areas than in urban areas.
Households, Area and Administrative Units
| Item |
Value |
| Total area (sq km) |
4,449 |
| Total households |
1,78,726 |
| Number of taluks / tehsils |
5 |
| Number of towns |
3 |
| Number of villages |
1,003 |
- District has five main sub‑districts or tehsils.
- There are three urban towns and more than a thousand villages.
- Average household size is less than 5 persons.
Workforce and Main Economy
| Category |
Number |
Share of population |
| Total workers |
4,81,294 |
55.46% |
| Male workers |
2,51,691 |
More than half of male adults |
| Female workers |
2,29,603 |
Around 53% of female adults |
- About 55% of people in the district are working or part‑time workers.
- Agriculture and allied work are the main sources of livelihood.
- Female workforce share is high compared with many other districts.
Language and Mother Tongue
| Language |
Percentage |
Population |
| Mewari |
26.10% |
2,26,470 |
| Rajasthani |
22.25% |
1,93,083 |
| Malvi |
20.71% |
1,79,708 |
| Wagdi |
20.16% |
1,74,935 |
| Hindi |
7.98% |
69,220 |
| Bagri |
1.74% |
15,125 |
- Mewari is the single largest mother tongue spoken in the district.
- Four main regional languages together cover more than 88% of people.
- Over 50 different mother tongues are recorded for the district.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Pratapgarh district in 2011: About 8.68 lakh people.
- Question: What is the sex ratio in Pratapgarh: Around 983 females per 1000 males.
- Question: What is the main religion in Pratapgarh: Hindu, followed by about 95% of the population.
- Question: How many villages are there in Pratapgarh: About 1,003 census villages.
- Question: Is Pratapgarh more urban or rural: Over 91% of people live in rural areas.