Rajpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajpur Tehsil has a population of 2.13 Lac (2,13,216) with 1.08 Lac (1,07,682) males and 1.06 Lac (1,05,534) females.The sex ratio in Rajpur is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajpur Tehsil is 37.51 k (37,507) which is 17.59% of Rajpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajpur Tehsil is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barwani District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

2.13 Lac

Toatl Population

1.08 Lac

Male Population

1.06 Lac

Female Population

Rajpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.56 Lac (2,56,425), indicating a 20.27% increased from Rajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.

Rajpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.59 Lac (2,59,422), projecting a 21.67% increased from Rajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Rajpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.04 Lac (2,04,110), accounting for 95.73% of the Rajpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,03,094), and the Hindu female population is around 1.01 Lac (1,01,016).

Rajpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.41 k (8,405), accounting for 3.94% of the Rajpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.23 k (4,225), and the Muslim female population is around 4.18 k (4,180).

Rajpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,04,11095.73%
Muslim8,4053.94%
Sikh3470.16%
Christian1600.08%
Jain940.04%
Religion not stated840.04%
Other religions and persuasions110.01%
Buddhist50%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajpur Tehsil is 31.06 k (31,060), with 15.93 k (15,925) being males and 15.14 k (15,135) being females, making up 14.57% of the Rajpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajpur Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,82,156), with 91.76 k (91,757) being males and 90.40 k (90,399) being females, making up 85.43% of the Rajpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur Literacy Rate

Rajpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 53.84% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajpur Tehsil is 61.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajpur Tehsil is 46.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.48%, while in the rural regions of Rajpur Tehsil, it is around 50.5%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 53.84 61.37 46.22
Urban Area 72.48 79.91 64.74
Rural Area 50.5 57.99 42.97

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 52.73 60.25 45.14
Muslim 79.26 87.13 71.27
Sikh 56.38 65.96 46.81
Christian 52.63 59.42 45.31

Rajpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajpur Tehsil is 11.31 k (11,308) with 5.74 k (5,735) males and 5.57 k (5,573) females, which is 5.3% of Rajpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajpur Tehsil is 1.51 Lac (1,51,302) with 76.00 k (76,004) males and 75.30 k (75,298) females, which is 70.96% of Rajpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 981
Urban Area 951
Rural Area 986

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 980
Muslim 990
Sikh 961
Christian 976

Rajpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajpur Tehsil is 731.5 Square KM, with a population density of 291 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajpur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajpur Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Rajpur Tehsil are 38.64 k(38,635).

Rajpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajpur Tehsil, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,058) workers, making up nearly 46.93% of the Rajpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.43 k (56,430) are male workers, and about 43.63 k (43,628) are female workers.

Rajpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.56 Lac (2,56,425) 20.27%
2025 2.59 Lac (2,59,422) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 2.62 Lac (2,62,157) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 2.65 Lac (2,64,707) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 2.67 Lac (2,67,256) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.70 Lac (2,69,805) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.72 Lac (2,72,352) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.75 Lac (2,74,686) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.77 Lac (2,76,866) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.79 Lac (2,79,043) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.81 Lac (2,81,224) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.83 Lac (2,83,401) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.86 Lac (2,85,581) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.86 Lac (2,85,581), with a male population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,570) and a female population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,095). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Rajpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Rajpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajpur is 2.13 Lac (2,13,216).

The estimated population of Rajpur in 2024 is approximately 2.56 Lac (2,56,425).

Hindu constitute 95.73% of Rajpur population, amounting to approximately 2.04 Lac (2,04,110) people.

Muslim constitute 3.94% of Rajpur population, totaling around 8.41 k (8,405) people.

Hindu: 95.73%, Muslim: 3.94%, Sikh: 0.16%, Christian: 0.08%, Jain: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajpur is 11.31 k (5.3%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.51 Lac (70.96%).

In Rajpur, 31.06 k (14.57%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.82 Lac (85.43%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajpur is 53.84%, with male literacy at 61.37% and female literacy at 46.22%.

The sex ratio in Rajpur is 981 females for every 1000 males.

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