Madhya Pradesh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Madhya Pradesh State has a population of 7.26 Cr (7,26,26,809) with 3.76 Cr (3,76,12,306) males and 3.50 Cr (3,50,14,503) females.The sex ratio in Madhya Pradesh is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Madhya Pradesh State is 1.08 Cr (1,08,09,395) which is 14.88% of Madhya Pradesh State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Madhya Pradesh State is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Madhya Pradesh State is listed as part of the Central region of India .

7.26 Cr

Toatl Population

3.76 Cr

Male Population

3.50 Cr

Female Population

Madhya Pradesh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Madhya Pradesh State current estimated population is projected to be 8.73 Cr (8,73,44,660), indicating a 20.27% increased from Madhya Pradesh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.50 Cr, and the estimated female population is 4.23 Cr.

Madhya Pradesh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Madhya Pradesh State estimated population is projected to be 8.84 Cr (8,83,65,523), projecting a 21.67% increased from Madhya Pradesh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.55 Cr, and the estimated female population is 4.29 Cr.

Madhya Pradesh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Madhya Pradesh State, with a total Hindu population of 6.60 Cr (6,60,07,121), accounting for 90.89% of the Madhya Pradesh State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.42 Cr (3,42,25,297), and the Hindu female population is around 3.18 Cr (3,17,81,824).

Madhya Pradesh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Madhya Pradesh State, with a total Muslim population of 47.75 Lac (47,74,695), accounting for 6.57% of the Madhya Pradesh State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.55 Lac (24,54,832), and the Muslim female population is around 23.20 Lac (23,19,863).

Madhya Pradesh Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu6,60,07,12190.89%
Muslim47,74,6956.57%
Other religions and persuasions5,99,5940.83%
Jain5,67,0280.78%
Buddhist2,16,0520.3%
Christian2,13,2820.29%
Sikh1,51,4120.21%
Religion not stated97,6250.13%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Madhya Pradesh Urban Population

The Urban population of Madhya Pradesh State is 2.01 Cr (2,00,69,405), with 1.05 Cr (1,04,62,918) being males and 96.06 Lac (96,06,487) being females, making up 27.63% of the Madhya Pradesh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Madhya Pradesh Rural Population

The Rural population of Madhya Pradesh State is 5.26 Cr (5,25,57,404), with 2.71 Cr (2,71,49,388) being males and 2.54 Cr (2,54,08,016) being females, making up 72.37% of the Madhya Pradesh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Madhya Pradesh Literacy Rate

Madhya Pradesh State has a literacy rate of 69.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh State is 78.73 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh State is 59.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Madhya Pradesh State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.85%, while in the rural regions of Madhya Pradesh State, it is around 63.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Madhya Pradesh

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.32 78.73 59.24
Urban Area 82.85 88.67 76.52
Rural Area 63.94 74.74 52.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Madhya Pradesh

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.63 78.32 58.22
Muslim 74.9 81.76 67.64
Other religions and persuasions 60.37 71.23 49.84
Jain 96.23 97.58 94.79

Madhya Pradesh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Madhya Pradesh State is 1.13 Cr (1,13,42,320) with 59.09 Lac (59,08,638) males and 54.34 Lac (54,33,682) females, which is 15.62% of Madhya Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Madhya Pradesh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Madhya Pradesh State is 1.53 Cr (1,53,16,784) with 77.19 Lac (77,19,404) males and 75.97 Lac (75,97,380) females, which is 21.09% of Madhya Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Madhya Pradesh Slum Population

Slum Population in Madhya Pradesh State is 56.89 Lac (56,88,993) with 29.58 Lac (29,57,524) males and 27.31 Lac (27,31,469) females, which is 7.83% of Madhya Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 924 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Madhya Pradesh State are 11.18 Lac (11,17,764).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Madhya Pradesh

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 931
Urban Area 919
Rural Area 936

Sex Ratio by Religion in Madhya Pradesh

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 929
Muslim 946
Other religions and persuasions 1022
Jain 943

Madhya Pradesh Area & Households

The Total Area of Madhya Pradesh State is 3,08,252 Square KM, with a population density of 236 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Madhya Pradesh State are 476 and the Total Number of Villages in Madhya Pradesh State are 54,903.The Total Number of households in Madhya Pradesh State are 1.51 Cr(1,50,93,256).

Madhya Pradesh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Madhya Pradesh State, there are about 3.16 Cr (3,15,74,133) workers, making up nearly 43.47% of the Madhya Pradesh State total population. Out of these, around 2.01 Cr (2,01,46,970) are male workers, and about 1.14 Cr (1,14,27,163) are female workers.

Madhya Pradesh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Madhya Pradesh state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 1,26,79,214, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 7,26,26,809 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 29.28% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.60%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Madhya Pradesh State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,26,79,214 to 7,26,26,809.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 29.28%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.27 Cr - - *6,429,374 *6,249,840
1911 1.42 Cr 15.70 Lac 12.38379603 72.45 Lac 70.04 Lac
1921 1.39 Cr -3.43 Lac -2.40437094 71.34 Lac 67.73 Lac
1931 1.53 Cr 14.20 Lac 10.21160623 78.72 Lac 74.55 Lac
1941 1.72 Cr 18.49 Lac 12.06274937 88.26 Lac 83.50 Lac
1951 1.86 Cr 14.39 Lac 8.379321696 95.72 Lac 90.43 Lac
1961 2.32 Cr 46.03 Lac 24.72734924 1.20 Cr 1.12 Cr
1971 3.00 Cr 67.99 Lac 29.28220068 1.56 Cr 1.44 Cr
1981 3.82 Cr 81.52 Lac 27.15789 1.99 Cr 1.83 Cr
1991 4.86 Cr 1.04 Cr 27.24166025 2.54 Cr 2.32 Cr
2001 6.03 Cr 1.18 Cr 24.2591984 3.14 Cr 2.89 Cr
2011 7.26 Cr 1.23 Cr 20.34662511 3.76 Cr 3.50 Cr

Historical Population of Madhya Pradesh by Census Year 1901-2011

Madhya Pradesh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 8.73 Cr (8,73,44,660) 20.27%
2025 8.84 Cr (8,83,65,523) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 8.93 Cr (8,92,97,270) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 9.02 Cr (9,01,65,647) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 9.10 Cr (9,10,34,024) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 9.19 Cr (9,19,02,401) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 9.28 Cr (9,27,69,788) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 9.36 Cr (9,35,64,893) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 9.43 Cr (9,43,07,518) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 9.50 Cr (9,50,49,154) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 9.58 Cr (9,57,91,780) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 9.65 Cr (9,65,33,415) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 9.73 Cr (9,72,76,041) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Madhya Pradesh State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.73 Cr (9,72,76,041), with a male population of 4.98 Cr (4,97,98,151) and a female population of 4.75 Cr (4,74,76,622). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Madhya Pradesh State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Madhya Pradesh Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Madhya Pradesh is 7.26 Cr (7,26,26,809).

The estimated population of Madhya Pradesh in 2024 is approximately 8.73 Cr (8,73,44,660).

Hindu constitute 90.89% of Madhya Pradesh population, amounting to approximately 6.60 Cr (6,60,07,121) people.

Muslim constitute 6.57% of Madhya Pradesh population, totaling around 47.75 Lac (47,74,695) people.

Hindu: 90.89%, Muslim: 6.57%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.83%, Jain: 0.78%, Buddhist: 0.3%, Christian: 0.29%, Sikh: 0.21%, Religion not stated: 0.13%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Madhya Pradesh is 1.13 Cr (15.62%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.53 Cr (21.09%).

In Madhya Pradesh, 2.01 Cr (27.63%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 5.26 Cr (72.37%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh is 69.32%, with male literacy at 78.73% and female literacy at 59.24%.

The sex ratio in Madhya Pradesh is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Madhya Pradesh population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.