Indore Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Indore district in Madhya Pradesh.

Total Population
32,76,697
Male
16,99,627
51.9%
Female
15,77,070
48.1%
Sex Ratio
928
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
70.47%
Density
841
per km²

Administrative Details of Indore

Indore comprises 629 villages, of which 614 are inhabited and 15 are uninhabited. There are 24 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,49,540, spread across 3,898 square kilometers.

Villages629(614 inhabited15 uninhabited)
Urban Towns24
Households6,49,540
Total Area3,898 km²

Indore Urban & Rural Population

Indore had 24,27,709 people in urban areas (74.1%) and 8,48,988 people in rural areas (25.9%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural8,48,98825.9%
🏙️ Urban24,27,70974.1%
Total32,76,697100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population8,48,988
Urban Population24,27,709

Gender Distribution in Indore

The total population comprises 16,99,627 males (51.9%) and 15,77,070 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 928 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male4,36,75512,62,87216,99,627
👩 Female4,12,23311,64,83715,77,070
Male Population16,99,627
51.9% of total
Female Population15,77,070
48.1% of total

Literacy Rate in Indore

The literacy rate is 70.47%. Male literacy stands at 75.88% while female literacy is 64.65%, indicating a gender gap of 11.23 percentage points. The total literate population is 23,09,130.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)2,99,8999,89,73212,89,631
Literate (Female)1,99,2388,20,26110,19,499
Total Literate4,99,13718,09,99323,09,130
Male Literacy Rate75.88%
Female Literacy Rate64.65%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Indore?
According to Census 2011, Indore has a total population of 32,76,697. This includes 8,48,988 people in rural areas and 24,27,709 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Indore?
Indore has 16,99,627 males (51.9%) and 15,77,070 females (48.1%).
What is the sex ratio of Indore?
The sex ratio of Indore is 928 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Indore?
Indore has an overall literacy rate of 70.47%. The male literacy rate is 75.88% and the female literacy rate is 64.65%.
What is the total area of Indore?
Indore covers a total area of 3,898 square kilometers with a population density of 841 persons per square kilometer.

About Indore Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Indore in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 32,76,697 with a literacy rate of 70.47% and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Indore district including 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 Indore, Madhya Pradesh.