Ashoknagar Population in 2025
In 2025, Ashoknagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.62 Lac (2,61,917), indicating a 21.67% increased from Ashoknagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Ashoknagar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Ashoknagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.65 Lac (2,64,679), projecting a 22.95% increased from Ashoknagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.
Ashoknagar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ashoknagar Tehsil has a population of 2.15 Lac (2,15,267) with 1.13 Lac (1,12,859) males and 1.02 Lac (1,02,408) females.The sex ratio in Ashoknagar is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 33.76 k (33,763) which is 15.68% of Ashoknagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ashoknagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ashoknagar District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Ashoknagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ashoknagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,799), accounting for 89.56% of the Ashoknagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.01 Lac (1,01,301), and the Hindu female population is around 91.50 k (91,498).
Ashoknagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ashoknagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.88 k (9,884), accounting for 4.59% of the Ashoknagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.14 k (5,136), and the Muslim female population is around 4.75 k (4,748).
Ashoknagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,92,799 | 89.56% |
| Muslim | 9,884 | 4.59% |
| Jain | 7,975 | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 3,450 | 1.6% |
| Religion not stated | 553 | 0.26% |
| Buddhist | 345 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 255 | 0.12% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAshoknagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 81.83 k (81,828), with 42.75 k (42,745) being males and 39.08 k (39,083) being females, making up 38.01% of the Ashoknagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Ashoknagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,33,439), with 70.11 k (70,114) being males and 63.33 k (63,325) being females, making up 61.99% of the Ashoknagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Ashoknagar Literacy Rate
Ashoknagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 79.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 56.26 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ashoknagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.89%, while in the rural regions of Ashoknagar Tehsil, it is around 62.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ashoknagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.24 | 79.09 | 56.26 |
| Urban Area | 76.89 | 85.25 | 67.74 |
| Rural Area | 62.79 | 75.25 | 48.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ashoknagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.72 | 78.26 | 53.94 |
| Muslim | 69.19 | 76.52 | 61.27 |
| Jain | 95.96 | 97.45 | 94.38 |
| Sikh | 78.12 | 85.75 | 70.14 |
Ashoknagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ashoknagar Tehsil is 47.34 k (47,340) with 24.77 k (24,768) males and 22.57 k (22,572) females, which is 21.99% of Ashoknagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Ashoknagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ashoknagar Tehsil is 5.96 k (5,964) with 3.06 k (3,062) males and 2.90 k (2,902) females, which is 2.77% of Ashoknagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ashoknagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 908 |
| Urban Area | 915 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ashoknagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 904 |
| Muslim | 925 |
| Jain | 943 |
| Sikh | 953 |
Ashoknagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Ashoknagar Tehsil is 857.16 Square KM, with a population density of 251 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ashoknagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ashoknagar Tehsil are 187.The Total Number of households in Ashoknagar Tehsil are 43.05 k(43,052).
Ashoknagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ashoknagar Tehsil, there are about 71.33 k (71,328) workers, making up nearly 33.13% of the Ashoknagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.34 k (58,344) are male workers, and about 12.98 k (12,984) are female workers.
Ashoknagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.62 Lac (2,61,917) | 21.67% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,679) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,253) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,827) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,401) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.75 Lac (2,74,972) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,328) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,529) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.82 Lac (2,81,728) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.84 Lac (2,83,929) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,127) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.88 Lac (2,88,328) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ashoknagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.88 Lac (2,88,328), with a male population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,424) and a female population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,857). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Ashoknagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.