Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Barwani District

Barwani Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barwani District has a population of 13.86 Lac (13,85,881) with 6.99 Lac (6,99,340) males and 6.87 Lac (6,86,541) females.The sex ratio in Barwani is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barwani District is 2.65 Lac (2,65,299) which is 19.14% of Barwani District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barwani District is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Barwani District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.

13.86 Lac

Toatl Population

6.99 Lac

Male Population

6.87 Lac

Female Population

Barwani Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barwani District current estimated population is projected to be 16.67 Lac (16,66,731), indicating a 20.27% increased from Barwani 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.30 Lac.

Barwani Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barwani District estimated population is projected to be 16.86 Lac (16,86,211), projecting a 21.67% increased from Barwani 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.40 Lac.

Barwani Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barwani District, with a total Hindu population of 13.19 Lac (13,18,869), accounting for 95.16% of the Barwani District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.65 Lac (6,64,991), and the Hindu female population is around 6.54 Lac (6,53,878).

Barwani Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barwani District, with a total Muslim population of 58.22 k (58,222), accounting for 4.2% of the Barwani District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.93 k (29,929), and the Muslim female population is around 28.29 k (28,293).

Barwani Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,18,86995.16%
Muslim58,2224.2%
Christian2,9670.21%
Sikh2,3610.17%
Jain2,2890.17%
Religion not stated4940.04%
Buddhist4160.03%
Other religions and persuasions2630.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barwani Urban Population

The Urban population of Barwani District is 2.04 Lac (2,04,069), with 1.04 Lac (1,04,433) being males and 99.64 k (99,636) being females, making up 14.72% of the Barwani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Barwani Rural Population

The Rural population of Barwani District is 11.82 Lac (11,81,812), with 5.95 Lac (5,94,907) being males and 5.87 Lac (5,86,905) being females, making up 85.28% of the Barwani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Barwani Literacy Rate

Barwani District has a literacy rate of 49.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barwani District is 55.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barwani District is 42.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barwani District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.67%, while in the rural regions of Barwani District, it is around 43.74%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barwani

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.08 55.7 42.39
Urban Area 77.67 84.08 71.03
Rural Area 43.74 50.32 37.13

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barwani

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 47.43 54.01 40.81
Muslim 80.72 87.62 73.42
Christian 66.56 73.44 60.11
Sikh 64.5 74.93 53.05

Barwani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barwani District is 87.99 k (87,991) with 44.48 k (44,478) males and 43.51 k (43,513) females, which is 6.35% of Barwani District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Barwani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barwani District is 9.62 Lac (9,62,145) with 4.82 Lac (4,82,182) males and 4.80 Lac (4,79,963) females, which is 69.42% of Barwani District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barwani

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 982
Urban Area 955
Rural Area 987

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barwani

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 984
Muslim 946
Christian 1062
Sikh 936

Barwani Area & Households

The Total Area of Barwani District is 5,427 Square KM, with a population density of 255 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barwani District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Barwani District are 716.The Total Number of households in Barwani District are 2.43 Lac(2,43,277).

Barwani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barwani District, there are about 6.54 Lac (6,53,897) workers, making up nearly 47.18% of the Barwani District total population. Out of these, around 3.66 Lac (3,65,928) are male workers, and about 2.88 Lac (2,87,969) are female workers.

Barwani - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Barwani district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,43,627, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,85,881 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1911. The growth rate of 36.53% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 23.15%.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.

Barwani District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,43,627 to 13,85,881.
  • The year 1911 stands out with a growth rate of 36.53%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.44 Lac - -
1911 1.96 Lac 52.47 k 36.53282461 99.85 k 96.25 k
1921 2.16 Lac 19.76 k 10.07404461 1.10 Lac 1.06 Lac
1931 2.55 Lac 39.30 k 18.20868832 1.31 Lac 1.25 Lac
1941 2.94 Lac 38.38 k 15.04328707 1.49 Lac 1.44 Lac
1951 3.27 Lac 33.45 k 11.39500104 1.66 Lac 1.61 Lac
1961 4.07 Lac 80.34 k 24.5680296 2.07 Lac 2.00 Lac
1971 5.17 Lac 1.10 Lac 27.04056957 2.63 Lac 2.54 Lac
1981 6.61 Lac 1.44 Lac 27.77756306 3.36 Lac 3.25 Lac
1991 8.36 Lac 1.74 Lac 26.37853746 4.25 Lac 4.10 Lac
2001 10.86 Lac 2.51 Lac 30.00640239 5.51 Lac 5.35 Lac
2011 13.86 Lac 3.00 Lac 27.57035842 6.99 Lac 6.87 Lac

Historical Population of Barwani by Census Year 1901-2011

Barwani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.67 Lac (16,66,731) 20.27%
2025 16.86 Lac (16,86,211) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 17.04 Lac (17,03,991) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 17.21 Lac (17,20,562) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 17.37 Lac (17,37,132) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 17.54 Lac (17,53,703) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 17.70 Lac (17,70,254) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 17.85 Lac (17,85,427) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 18.00 Lac (17,99,598) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 18.14 Lac (18,13,750) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 18.28 Lac (18,27,921) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 18.42 Lac (18,42,073) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 18.56 Lac (18,56,244) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barwani District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.56 Lac (18,56,244), with a male population of 9.26 Lac (9,25,917) and a female population of 9.31 Lac (9,30,890). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Barwani District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Barwani Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barwani is 13.86 Lac (13,85,881).

The estimated population of Barwani in 2024 is approximately 16.67 Lac (16,66,731).

Hindu constitute 95.16% of Barwani population, amounting to approximately 13.19 Lac (13,18,869) people.

Muslim constitute 4.2% of Barwani population, totaling around 58.22 k (58,222) people.

Hindu: 95.16%, Muslim: 4.2%, Christian: 0.21%, Sikh: 0.17%, Jain: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barwani is 87.99 k (6.35%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 9.62 Lac (69.42%).

In Barwani , 2.04 Lac (14.72%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.82 Lac (85.28%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barwani is 49.08%, with male literacy at 55.7% and female literacy at 42.39%.

The sex ratio in Barwani is 982 females for every 1000 males.

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