Madhya Pradesh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Madhya Pradesh.
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.
| Villages | 54,903(51,929 inhabited • 2,974 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 476 |
| Households | 1,50,93,256 |
| Total Area | 3,08,252 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,25,57,404 | 72.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,00,69,405 | 27.6% |
| Total | 7,26,26,809 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,71,49,388 | 1,04,62,918 | 3,76,12,306 |
| 👩 Female | 2,54,08,016 | 96,06,487 | 3,50,14,503 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,70,54,982 | 81,19,346 | 2,51,74,328 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,12,27,004 | 64,49,837 | 1,76,76,841 |
| Total Literate | 2,82,81,986 | 1,45,69,183 | 4,28,51,169 |
Literacy rates by gender.
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.
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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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List of Districts in Madhya Pradesh
Complete list of all 50 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
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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.