Dewas Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dewas district in Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Dewas
Dewas comprises 1,114 villages, of which 1,057 are inhabited and 57 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,08,871, spread across 7,020 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,114(1,057 inhabited • 57 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,08,871 |
| Total Area | 7,020 km² |
Dewas Urban & Rural Population
Dewas had 4,51,759 people in urban areas (28.9%) and 11,11,956 people in rural areas (71.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,11,956 | 71.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,51,759 | 28.9% |
| Total | 15,63,715 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dewas
The total population comprises 8,05,359 males (51.5%) and 7,58,356 females (48.5%). The sex ratio is 942 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,71,720 | 2,33,639 | 8,05,359 |
| 👩 Female | 5,40,236 | 2,18,120 | 7,58,356 |
Literacy Rate in Dewas
The literacy rate is 59.18%. Male literacy stands at 68.38% while female literacy is 49.4%, indicating a gender gap of 18.98 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,25,369.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,69,959 | 1,80,757 | 5,50,716 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,34,335 | 1,40,318 | 3,74,653 |
| Total Literate | 6,04,294 | 3,21,075 | 9,25,369 |
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About Dewas Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dewas in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 15,63,715 with a literacy rate of 59.18% and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dewas district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.