Shajapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Shajapur
Shajapur comprises 1,107 villages, of which 1,071 are inhabited and 36 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,00,025, spread across 6,195 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,107(1,071 inhabited • 36 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,00,025 |
| Total Area | 6,195 km² |
Shajapur Urban & Rural Population
Shajapur had 2,93,548 people in urban areas (19.4%) and 12,19,133 people in rural areas (80.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,19,133 | 80.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,93,548 | 19.4% |
| Total | 15,12,681 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Shajapur
The total population comprises 7,80,520 males (51.6%) and 7,32,161 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 938 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,29,273 | 1,51,247 | 7,80,520 |
| 👩 Female | 5,89,860 | 1,42,301 | 7,32,161 |
Literacy Rate in Shajapur
The literacy rate is 59.14%. Male literacy stands at 69.63% while female literacy is 47.95%, indicating a gender gap of 21.68 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,94,612.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,27,370 | 1,16,139 | 5,43,509 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,63,004 | 88,099 | 3,51,103 |
| Total Literate | 6,90,374 | 2,04,238 | 8,94,612 |
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About Shajapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Shajapur in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 15,12,681 with a literacy rate of 59.14% and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Shajapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.