Thikri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thikri Tehsil has a population of 79.05 k (79,054) with 40.53 k (40,526) males and 38.53 k (38,528) females.The sex ratio in Thikri is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thikri Tehsil is 11.74 k (11,744) which is 14.86% of Thikri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thikri Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thikri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barwani District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Thikri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thikri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 95.08 k (95,075), indicating a 20.27% increased from Thikri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.49 k, and the estimated female population is 46.59 k.
Thikri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thikri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 96.19 k (96,186), projecting a 21.67% increased from Thikri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 49.03 k, and the estimated female population is 47.16 k.
Thikri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thikri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 74.59 k (74,589), accounting for 94.35% of the Thikri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.18 k (38,175), and the Hindu female population is around 36.41 k (36,414).
Thikri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thikri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.26 k (4,261), accounting for 5.39% of the Thikri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.24 k (2,242), and the Muslim female population is around 2.02 k (2,019).
Thikri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74,589 | 94.35% |
| Muslim | 4,261 | 5.39% |
| Sikh | 90 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 41 | 0.05% |
| Religion not stated | 37 | 0.05% |
| Christian | 20 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThikri Urban Population
The Urban population of Thikri Tehsil is 6.82 k (6,821), with 3.54 k (3,536) being males and 3.29 k (3,285) being females, making up 8.63% of the Thikri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Thikri Rural Population
The Rural population of Thikri Tehsil is 72.23 k (72,233), with 36.99 k (36,990) being males and 35.24 k (35,243) being females, making up 91.37% of the Thikri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Thikri Literacy Rate
Thikri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thikri Tehsil is 74.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thikri Tehsil is 54.02 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Thikri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.34%, while in the rural regions of Thikri Tehsil, it is around 62.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thikri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.36 | 74.2 | 54.02 |
| Urban Area | 79.34 | 85.86 | 72.48 |
| Rural Area | 62.94 | 73.09 | 52.27 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thikri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.64 | 73.46 | 53.34 |
| Muslim | 76.75 | 86.63 | 65.76 |
| Sikh | 48.1 | 62.22 | 29.41 |
| Jain | 97.14 | 100 | 93.75 |
Thikri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thikri Tehsil is 10.66 k (10,658) with 5.40 k (5,401) males and 5.26 k (5,257) females, which is 13.48% of Thikri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Thikri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thikri Tehsil is 32.62 k (32,617) with 16.41 k (16,405) males and 16.21 k (16,212) females, which is 41.26% of Thikri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thikri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 |
| Urban Area | 930 |
| Rural Area | 953 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thikri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 954 |
| Muslim | 901 |
| Sikh | 765 |
| Jain | 709 |
Thikri Area & Households
The Total Area of Thikri Tehsil is 316.26 Square KM, with a population density of 250 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thikri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Thikri Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Thikri Tehsil are 16.21 k(16,211).
Thikri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thikri Tehsil, there are about 38.73 k (38,728) workers, making up nearly 48.99% of the Thikri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 22.84 k (22,839) are male workers, and about 15.89 k (15,889) are female workers.
Thikri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.08 k (95,075) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 96.19 k (96,186) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 97.20 k (97,200) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 98.15 k (98,145) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 99.09 k (99,091) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.00 Lac (1,00,036) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.01 Lac (1,00,980) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.02 Lac (1,01,846) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,654) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.03 Lac (1,03,461) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.04 Lac (1,04,269) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,077) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,885) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thikri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.06 Lac (1,05,885), with a male population of 53.66 k (53,656) and a female population of 52.24 k (52,241). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Thikri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.