Shahdol Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Shahdol
Shahdol comprises 844 villages, of which 814 are inhabited and 30 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,51,452, spread across 6,205 square kilometers.
| Villages | 844(814 inhabited • 30 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 2,51,452 |
| Total Area | 6,205 km² |
Shahdol Urban & Rural Population
Shahdol had 2,19,600 people in urban areas (20.6%) and 8,46,463 people in rural areas (79.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,46,463 | 79.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,19,600 | 20.6% |
| Total | 10,66,063 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Shahdol
The total population comprises 5,40,021 males (50.7%) and 5,26,042 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 974 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,26,583 | 1,13,438 | 5,40,021 |
| 👩 Female | 4,19,880 | 1,06,162 | 5,26,042 |
Literacy Rate in Shahdol
The literacy rate is 56.68%. Male literacy stands at 64.58% while female literacy is 48.56%, indicating a gender gap of 16.02 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,04,194.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,59,031 | 89,730 | 3,48,761 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,83,670 | 71,763 | 2,55,433 |
| Total Literate | 4,42,701 | 1,61,493 | 6,04,194 |
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About Shahdol Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 10,66,063 with a literacy rate of 56.68% and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Shahdol district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.