Madhya Pradesh Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Madhya Pradesh.

Total Population
7,26,26,809
Male
3,76,12,306
51.8%
Female
3,50,14,503
48.2%
Sex Ratio
931
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
59%
Density
236
per km²

Administrative Details of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh comprises 54,903 villages, of which 51,929 are inhabited and 2,974 are uninhabited. There are 476 urban towns in Madhya Pradesh. The total number of households stands at 1,50,93,256, spread across 3,08,252 square kilometers.

Villages54,903(51,929 inhabited2,974 uninhabited)
Urban Towns476
Households1,50,93,256
Total Area3,08,252 km²

Madhya Pradesh Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Madhya Pradesh had 2,00,69,405 people in urban areas (27.6%) and 5,25,57,404 people in rural areas (72.4%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural5,25,57,40472.4%
🏙️ Urban2,00,69,40527.6%
Total7,26,26,809100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population5,25,57,404
Urban Population2,00,69,405

Gender Distribution in Madhya Pradesh

The total population of Madhya Pradesh comprises 3,76,12,306 males (51.8%) and 3,50,14,503 females (48.2%). The sex ratio in Madhya Pradesh is 931 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male2,71,49,3881,04,62,9183,76,12,306
👩 Female2,54,08,01696,06,4873,50,14,503

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population3,76,12,306
51.8% of total
Female Population3,50,14,503
48.2% of total

Literacy Rate in Madhya Pradesh

The literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh is 59% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 66.93% while female literacy is 50.48%, indicating a gender gap of 16.45 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,28,51,169.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,70,54,98281,19,3462,51,74,328
Literate (Female)1,12,27,00464,49,8371,76,76,841
Total Literate2,82,81,9861,45,69,1834,28,51,169

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate66.93%
Female Literacy Rate50.48%

Madhya Pradesh District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Madhya Pradesh has 50 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1Indore32,76,69770.47%9283,898
2Jabalpur24,63,28971.31%9295,211
3Sagar23,78,45864.99%89310,252
4Bhopal23,71,06170.04%9182,772
5Rewa23,65,10660.96%9316,314
6Satna22,28,93561.54%9267,502
7Dhar21,85,79349.29%9648,153
8Chhindwara20,90,92261.9%96411,815
9Gwalior20,32,03666.79%8644,560
10Ujjain19,86,86462.46%9556,091

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Madhya Pradesh has a population of 7,26,26,809. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Madhya Pradesh

Complete list of all 50 districts in Madhya Pradesh.

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Alirajpur

Pop: 7,28,999
Literacy: 28.77%

Anuppur

Pop: 7,49,237
Literacy: 58.27%

Ashoknagar

Pop: 8,45,071
Literacy: 55.51%

Balaghat

Pop: 17,01,698
Literacy: 67.44%

Barwani

Pop: 13,85,881
Literacy: 39.68%

Betul

Pop: 15,75,362
Literacy: 59.65%

Bhind

Pop: 17,03,005
Literacy: 64.29%

Bhopal

Pop: 23,71,061
Literacy: 70.04%

Burhanpur

Pop: 7,57,847
Literacy: 53.93%

Chhatarpur

Pop: 17,62,375
Literacy: 53.51%

Chhindwara

Pop: 20,90,922
Literacy: 61.9%

Damoh

Pop: 12,64,219
Literacy: 59.14%

Datia

Pop: 7,86,754
Literacy: 62.46%

Dewas

Pop: 15,63,715
Literacy: 59.18%

Dhar

Pop: 21,85,793
Literacy: 49.29%

Dindori

Pop: 7,04,524
Literacy: 53.75%

Guna

Pop: 12,41,519
Literacy: 52.68%

Gwalior

Pop: 20,32,036
Literacy: 66.79%

Harda

Pop: 5,70,465
Literacy: 61.8%

Hoshangabad

Pop: 12,41,350
Literacy: 65.3%

Indore

Pop: 32,76,697
Literacy: 70.47%

Jabalpur

Pop: 24,63,289
Literacy: 71.31%

Jhabua

Pop: 10,25,048
Literacy: 34.35%

Katni

Pop: 12,92,042
Literacy: 61.2%

Khandwa (East Nimar)

Pop: 13,10,061
Literacy: 55.85%

Khargone (West Nimar)

Pop: 18,73,046
Literacy: 52.65%

Mandla

Pop: 10,54,905
Literacy: 57.35%

Mandsaur

Pop: 13,40,411
Literacy: 62.26%

Morena

Pop: 19,65,970
Literacy: 60.01%

Narsimhapur

Pop: 10,91,854
Literacy: 65.83%

Neemuch

Pop: 8,26,067
Literacy: 61.6%

Panna

Pop: 10,16,520
Literacy: 54.36%

Raisen

Pop: 13,31,597
Literacy: 61.6%

Rajgarh

Pop: 15,45,814
Literacy: 52.03%

Ratlam

Pop: 14,55,069
Literacy: 56.76%

Rewa

Pop: 23,65,106
Literacy: 60.96%

Sagar

Pop: 23,78,458
Literacy: 64.99%

Satna

Pop: 22,28,935
Literacy: 61.54%

Sehore

Pop: 13,11,332
Literacy: 59.51%

Seoni

Pop: 13,79,131
Literacy: 62.66%

Shahdol

Pop: 10,66,063
Literacy: 56.68%

Shajapur

Pop: 15,12,681
Literacy: 59.14%

Sheopur

Pop: 6,87,861
Literacy: 47.69%

Shivpuri

Pop: 17,26,050
Literacy: 52.19%

Sidhi

Pop: 11,27,033
Literacy: 53.31%

Singrauli

Pop: 11,78,273
Literacy: 49.65%

Tikamgarh

Pop: 14,45,166
Literacy: 51.75%

Ujjain

Pop: 19,86,864
Literacy: 62.46%

Umaria

Pop: 6,44,758
Literacy: 55.32%

Vidisha

Pop: 14,58,875
Literacy: 59.15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Madhya Pradesh?
According to Census 2011, Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 7,26,26,809. This includes 5,25,57,404 people in rural areas and 2,00,69,405 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh has 3,76,12,306 males (51.8%) and 3,50,14,503 females (48.2%).
What is the sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh?
The sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh is 931 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 931 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh has an overall literacy rate of 59%. The male literacy rate is 66.93% and the female literacy rate is 50.48%. Total literate population is 4,28,51,169.
What is the total area of Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh covers a total area of 3,08,252 square kilometers with a population density of 236 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh comprises 50 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 1,13,42,320 (15.62% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 1,53,16,784 (21.09% of total).

About Madhya Pradesh Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 7,26,26,809 with a literacy rate of 59% and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1000 males.

Madhya Pradesh comprises 50 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Madhya Pradesh including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Madhya Pradesh.