Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Betul District

Betul Population

As per the 2011 Census, Betul District has a population of 15.75 Lac (15,75,362) with 7.99 Lac (7,99,236) males and 7.76 Lac (7,76,126) females.The sex ratio in Betul is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Betul District is 2.11 Lac (2,11,433) which is 13.42% of Betul District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Betul District is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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

15.75 Lac

Toatl Population

7.99 Lac

Male Population

7.76 Lac

Female Population

Betul Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Betul District current estimated population is projected to be 18.95 Lac (18,94,610), indicating a 20.27% increased from Betul's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.39 Lac.

Betul Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Betul District estimated population is projected to be 19.17 Lac (19,16,754), projecting a 21.67% increased from Betul's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.50 Lac.

Betul Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Betul District, with a total Hindu population of 15.06 Lac (15,05,745), accounting for 95.58% of the Betul District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.64 Lac (7,63,617), and the Hindu female population is around 7.42 Lac (7,42,128).

Betul Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Betul District, with a total Muslim population of 37.59 k (37,590), accounting for 2.39% of the Betul District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.54 k (19,538), and the Muslim female population is around 18.05 k (18,052).

Betul Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu15,05,74595.58%
Muslim37,5902.39%
Other religions and persuasions13,0480.83%
Buddhist9,6510.61%
Jain3,7590.24%
Christian3,2710.21%
Religion not stated1,2200.08%
Sikh1,0780.07%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Betul Urban Population

The Urban population of Betul District is 3.09 Lac (3,09,151), with 1.59 Lac (1,58,878) being males and 1.50 Lac (1,50,273) being females, making up 19.62% of the Betul total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Betul Rural Population

The Rural population of Betul District is 12.66 Lac (12,66,211), with 6.40 Lac (6,40,358) being males and 6.26 Lac (6,25,853) being females, making up 80.38% of the Betul total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Betul Literacy Rate

Betul District has a literacy rate of 68.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Betul District is 76.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Betul District is 60.94 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Betul District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.78%, while in the rural regions of Betul District, it is around 64.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Betul

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.9 76.65 60.94
Urban Area 86.78 91.34 81.96
Rural Area 64.36 72.85 55.7

Literacy Rate by Religion in Betul

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.4 76.27 60.33
Muslim 85.76 89.46 81.72
Other religions and persuasions 52.01 60.64 43.56
Buddhist 80.83 88.13 73.25

Betul Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Betul District is 1.59 Lac (1,59,296) with 81.62 k (81,621) males and 77.68 k (77,675) females, which is 10.11% of Betul District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Betul Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Betul District is 6.67 Lac (6,67,018) with 3.33 Lac (3,33,166) males and 3.34 Lac (3,33,852) females, which is 42.34% of Betul District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Betul

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 972
Urban Area 946
Rural Area 978

Sex Ratio by Religion in Betul

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 972
Muslim 924
Other religions and persuasions 1014
Buddhist 962

Betul Area & Households

The Total Area of Betul District is 10,043 Square KM, with a population density of 157 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Betul District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Betul District are 1,399.The Total Number of households in Betul District are 3.30 Lac(3,29,832).

Betul Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Betul District, there are about 7.87 Lac (7,86,980) workers, making up nearly 49.96% of the Betul District total population. Out of these, around 4.54 Lac (4,53,887) are male workers, and about 3.33 Lac (3,33,093) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Betul district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,87,807, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,75,362 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1911. The growth rate of 35.64% 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 17.39%.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.

Betul District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,87,807 to 15,75,362.
  • The year 1911 stands out with a growth rate of 35.64%.
  • 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 2.88 Lac - - 1.41 Lac 1.47 Lac
1911 3.90 Lac 1.03 Lac 35.64159315 1.94 Lac 1.96 Lac
1921 3.64 Lac -26.65 k -6.826320616 1.80 Lac 1.84 Lac
1931 4.06 Lac 42.52 k 11.68839024 2.01 Lac 2.05 Lac
1941 4.38 Lac 32.09 k 7.899038036 2.19 Lac 2.20 Lac
1951 4.52 Lac 13.31 k 3.037126262 2.26 Lac 2.25 Lac
1961 5.60 Lac 1.09 Lac 24.07966257 2.81 Lac 2.79 Lac
1971 7.36 Lac 1.76 Lac 31.36692291 3.71 Lac 3.65 Lac
1981 9.25 Lac 1.89 Lac 25.6984553 4.69 Lac 4.56 Lac
1991 11.82 Lac 2.56 Lac 27.67642078 6.01 Lac 5.81 Lac
2001 13.95 Lac 2.14 Lac 18.08496142 7.10 Lac 6.85 Lac
2011 15.75 Lac 1.80 Lac 12.91501066 7.99 Lac 7.76 Lac

Historical Population of Betul by Census Year 1901-2011

Betul - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.95 Lac (18,94,610) 20.27%
2025 19.17 Lac (19,16,754) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 19.37 Lac (19,36,965) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 19.56 Lac (19,55,801) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 19.75 Lac (19,74,637) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 19.93 Lac (19,93,473) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 20.12 Lac (20,12,288) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 20.30 Lac (20,29,534) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 20.46 Lac (20,45,643) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 20.62 Lac (20,61,730) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 20.78 Lac (20,77,838) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 20.94 Lac (20,93,925) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 21.10 Lac (21,10,034) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Betul District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.10 Lac (21,10,034), with a male population of 10.58 Lac (10,58,177) and a female population of 10.52 Lac (10,52,360). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Betul District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Betul Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Betul is 15.75 Lac (15,75,362).

The estimated population of Betul in 2024 is approximately 18.95 Lac (18,94,610).

Hindu constitute 95.58% of Betul population, amounting to approximately 15.06 Lac (15,05,745) people.

Muslim constitute 2.39% of Betul population, totaling around 37.59 k (37,590) people.

Hindu: 95.58%, Muslim: 2.39%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.83%, Buddhist: 0.61%, Jain: 0.24%, Christian: 0.21%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.07%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Betul is 1.59 Lac (10.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.67 Lac (42.34%).

In Betul, 3.09 Lac (19.62%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.66 Lac (80.38%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Betul is 68.9%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 60.94%.

The sex ratio in Betul is 972 females for every 1000 males.

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