Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Burhanpur District

Burhanpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Burhanpur District has a population of 7.58 Lac (7,57,847) with 3.89 Lac (3,88,504) males and 3.69 Lac (3,69,343) females.The sex ratio in Burhanpur is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Burhanpur District is 1.23 Lac (1,22,869) which is 16.21% of Burhanpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Burhanpur District is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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

7.58 Lac

Toatl Population

3.89 Lac

Male Population

3.69 Lac

Female Population

Burhanpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Burhanpur District current estimated population is projected to be 9.11 Lac (9,11,425), indicating a 20.27% increased from Burhanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.47 Lac.

Burhanpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Burhanpur District estimated population is projected to be 9.22 Lac (9,22,078), projecting a 21.67% increased from Burhanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.52 Lac.

Burhanpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Burhanpur District, with a total Hindu population of 5.53 Lac (5,52,526), accounting for 72.91% of the Burhanpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.84 Lac (2,84,301), and the Hindu female population is around 2.68 Lac (2,68,225).

Burhanpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Burhanpur District, with a total Muslim population of 1.81 Lac (1,80,840), accounting for 23.86% of the Burhanpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 91.66 k (91,655), and the Muslim female population is around 89.19 k (89,185).

Burhanpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,52,52672.91%
Muslim1,80,84023.86%
Buddhist19,8832.62%
Jain1,8840.25%
Christian1,1990.16%
Sikh1,0740.14%
Religion not stated3420.05%
Other religions and persuasions990.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Burhanpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Burhanpur District is 2.60 Lac (2,60,287), with 1.34 Lac (1,33,526) being males and 1.27 Lac (1,26,761) being females, making up 34.35% of the Burhanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Burhanpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Burhanpur District is 4.98 Lac (4,97,560), with 2.55 Lac (2,54,978) being males and 2.43 Lac (2,42,582) being females, making up 65.65% of the Burhanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Burhanpur Literacy Rate

Burhanpur District has a literacy rate of 64.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Burhanpur District is 71.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Burhanpur District is 56.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Burhanpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.65%, while in the rural regions of Burhanpur District, it is around 55.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Burhanpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.36 71.8 56.58
Urban Area 79.65 84.64 74.43
Rural Area 55.95 64.72 46.78

Literacy Rate by Religion in Burhanpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.8 70.72 54.46
Muslim 68.63 74.42 62.7
Buddhist 64.41 74.74 53.47
Jain 96.43 96.8 96.05

Burhanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Burhanpur District is 64.25 k (64,254) with 33.04 k (33,037) males and 31.22 k (31,217) females, which is 8.48% of Burhanpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Burhanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Burhanpur District is 2.30 Lac (2,30,095) with 1.16 Lac (1,16,420) males and 1.14 Lac (1,13,675) females, which is 30.36% of Burhanpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Burhanpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 950
Rural Area 952

Sex Ratio by Religion in Burhanpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 944
Muslim 974
Buddhist 941
Jain 977

Burhanpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Burhanpur District is 3,427 Square KM, with a population density of 221 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Burhanpur District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Burhanpur District are 263.The Total Number of households in Burhanpur District are 1.46 Lac(1,46,341).

Burhanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Burhanpur District, there are about 3.28 Lac (3,28,339) workers, making up nearly 43.33% of the Burhanpur District total population. Out of these, around 2.12 Lac (2,11,925) are male workers, and about 1.16 Lac (1,16,414) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Burhanpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,06,985, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 7,57,847 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 36.19% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.98%.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.

Burhanpur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,06,985 to 7,57,847.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 36.19%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.07 Lac - - 54.92 k 52.07 k
1911 1.28 Lac 20.71 k 19.35878862 65.56 k 62.14 k
1921 1.30 Lac 1.82 k 1.421344443 67.12 k 62.39 k
1931 1.53 Lac 23.10 k 17.83477851 79.11 k 73.50 k
1941 1.68 Lac 15.13 k 9.912259434 86.21 k 81.53 k
1951 1.77 Lac 8.84 k 5.272571183 90.07 k 86.51 k
1961 2.38 Lac 61.66 k 34.92128214 1.22 Lac 1.16 Lac
1971 3.11 Lac 72.94 k 30.61735028 1.60 Lac 1.51 Lac
1981 4.24 Lac 1.13 Lac 36.18744939 2.18 Lac 2.06 Lac
1991 5.33 Lac 1.09 Lac 25.78274135 2.73 Lac 2.60 Lac
2001 6.35 Lac 1.02 Lac 19.10026151 3.27 Lac 3.08 Lac
2011 7.58 Lac 1.23 Lac 19.36797804 3.89 Lac 3.69 Lac

Historical Population of Burhanpur by Census Year 1901-2011

Burhanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.11 Lac (9,11,425) 20.27%
2025 9.22 Lac (9,22,078) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 9.32 Lac (9,31,801) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 9.41 Lac (9,40,862) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 9.50 Lac (9,49,923) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 9.59 Lac (9,58,985) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 9.68 Lac (9,68,036) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 9.76 Lac (9,76,332) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 9.84 Lac (9,84,082) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 9.92 Lac (9,91,820) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 10.00 Lac (9,99,570) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 10.07 Lac (10,07,308) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 10.15 Lac (10,15,058) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Burhanpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.15 Lac (10,15,058), with a male population of 5.14 Lac (5,14,374) and a female population of 5.01 Lac (5,00,797). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Burhanpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Burhanpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Burhanpur is 7.58 Lac (7,57,847).

The estimated population of Burhanpur in 2024 is approximately 9.11 Lac (9,11,425).

Hindu constitute 72.91% of Burhanpur population, amounting to approximately 5.53 Lac (5,52,526) people.

Muslim constitute 23.86% of Burhanpur population, totaling around 1.81 Lac (1,80,840) people.

Hindu: 72.91%, Muslim: 23.86%, Buddhist: 2.62%, Jain: 0.25%, Christian: 0.16%, Sikh: 0.14%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Burhanpur is 64.25 k (8.48%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.30 Lac (30.36%).

In Burhanpur, 2.60 Lac (34.35%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.98 Lac (65.65%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Burhanpur is 64.36%, with male literacy at 71.8% and female literacy at 56.58%.

The sex ratio in Burhanpur is 951 females for every 1000 males.

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