Villages In Betul Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Betul Population in 2025

In 2025, Betul Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.41 Lac (3,40,896), indicating a 21.67% increased from Betul 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.68 Lac.

Betul Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Betul Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.44 Lac (3,44,491), projecting a 22.95% increased from Betul 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.70 Lac.

Betul Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Betul Tehsil has a population of 2.80 Lac (2,80,179) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,886) males and 1.37 Lac (1,37,293) females.The sex ratio in Betul is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Betul Tehsil is 34.50 k (34,502) which is 12.31% of Betul Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Betul Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.80 Lac

Total Population

1.43 Lac

Male Population

1.37 Lac

Female Population

Betul Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Betul Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.61 Lac (2,60,734), accounting for 93.06% of the Betul Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.33 Lac (1,32,847), and the Hindu female population is around 1.28 Lac (1,27,887).

Betul Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Betul Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.10 k (14,097), accounting for 5.03% of the Betul Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.34 k (7,335), and the Muslim female population is around 6.76 k (6,762).

Betul Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,60,73493.06%
Muslim14,0975.03%
Jain1,4480.52%
Other religions and persuasions1,3550.48%
Buddhist1,2400.44%
Christian7900.28%
Sikh3610.13%
Religion not stated1540.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Betul Urban Population

The Urban population of Betul Tehsil is 1.14 Lac (1,13,960), with 58.23 k (58,225) being males and 55.74 k (55,735) being females, making up 40.67% of the Betul total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Betul Rural Population

The Rural population of Betul Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,66,219), with 84.66 k (84,661) being males and 81.56 k (81,558) being females, making up 59.33% of the Betul total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Betul Literacy Rate

Betul Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Betul Tehsil is 82.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Betul Tehsil is 70.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Betul Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.92%, while in the rural regions of Betul Tehsil, it is around 68.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Betul

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.68 82.68 70.44
Urban Area 88.92 92.74 84.95
Rural Area 68.06 75.6 60.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Betul

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.98 82.19 69.54
Muslim 87.37 89.97 84.55
Jain 97.38 98.13 96.57
Other religions and persuasions 50.26 58.36 42.69

Betul Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Betul Tehsil is 26.91 k (26,906) with 13.76 k (13,757) males and 13.15 k (13,149) females, which is 9.6% of Betul Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Betul Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Betul Tehsil is 78.91 k (78,907) with 39.42 k (39,418) males and 39.49 k (39,489) females, which is 28.16% of Betul Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Betul

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 961
Urban Area 958
Rural Area 964

Sex Ratio by Religion in Betul

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 963
Muslim 922
Jain 906
Other religions and persuasions 1060

Betul Area & Households

The Total Area of Betul Tehsil is 1,346.72 Square KM, with a population density of 208 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Betul Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Betul Tehsil are 193.The Total Number of households in Betul Tehsil are 59.11 k(59,111).

Betul Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Betul Tehsil, there are about 1.28 Lac (1,27,766) workers, making up nearly 45.6% of the Betul Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 79.98 k (79,978) are male workers, and about 47.79 k (47,788) are female workers.

Betul - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 3.41 Lac (3,40,896) 21.67%
2026 3.44 Lac (3,44,491) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 3.48 Lac (3,47,841) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 3.51 Lac (3,51,191) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 3.55 Lac (3,54,541) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 3.58 Lac (3,57,887) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 3.61 Lac (3,60,954) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 3.64 Lac (3,63,819) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 3.67 Lac (3,66,680) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 3.70 Lac (3,69,545) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 3.72 Lac (3,72,406) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 3.75 Lac (3,75,271) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Betul Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.75 Lac (3,75,271), with a male population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,180) and a female population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,158). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Betul Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.

Betul Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Betul is 2.80 Lac (2,80,179).

Hindu constitute 93.06% of Betul population, amounting to approximately 2.61 Lac (2,60,734) people.

Muslim constitute 5.03% of Betul population, totaling around 14.10 k (14,097) people.

Hindu: 93.06%, Muslim: 5.03%, Jain: 0.52%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.48%, Buddhist: 0.44%, Christian: 0.28%, Sikh: 0.13%, Religion not stated: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Betul is 26.91 k (9.6%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 78.91 k (28.16%).

In Betul , 1.14 Lac (40.67%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.66 Lac (59.33%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Betul is 76.68%, with male literacy at 82.68% and female literacy at 70.44%.

The sex ratio in Betul is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Betul population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.12% up to 2036.