Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Dewas District

Dewas Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dewas District has a population of 15.64 Lac (15,63,715) with 8.05 Lac (8,05,359) males and 7.58 Lac (7,58,356) females.The sex ratio in Dewas is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dewas District is 2.29 Lac (2,29,339) which is 14.67% of Dewas District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dewas District is 919 females for every 1000 males.

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

15.64 Lac

Toatl Population

8.05 Lac

Male Population

7.58 Lac

Female Population

Dewas Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dewas District current estimated population is projected to be 18.81 Lac (18,80,603), indicating a 20.27% increased from Dewas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.17 Lac.

Dewas Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dewas District estimated population is projected to be 19.03 Lac (19,02,583), projecting a 21.67% increased from Dewas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.28 Lac.

Dewas Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dewas District, with a total Hindu population of 13.77 Lac (13,76,591), accounting for 88.03% of the Dewas District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.09 Lac (7,09,295), and the Hindu female population is around 6.67 Lac (6,67,296).

Dewas Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dewas District, with a total Muslim population of 1.74 Lac (1,74,259), accounting for 11.14% of the Dewas District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 89.55 k (89,545), and the Muslim female population is around 84.71 k (84,714).

Dewas Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,76,59188.03%
Muslim1,74,25911.14%
Jain6,4970.42%
Christian2,3550.15%
Sikh2,3300.15%
Religion not stated1,2290.08%
Buddhist3820.02%
Other religions and persuasions720%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dewas Urban Population

The Urban population of Dewas District is 4.52 Lac (4,51,759), with 2.34 Lac (2,33,639) being males and 2.18 Lac (2,18,120) being females, making up 28.89% of the Dewas total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Dewas Rural Population

The Rural population of Dewas District is 11.12 Lac (11,11,956), with 5.72 Lac (5,71,720) being males and 5.40 Lac (5,40,236) being females, making up 71.11% of the Dewas total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Dewas Literacy Rate

Dewas District has a literacy rate of 69.35% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dewas District is 80.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dewas District is 57.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dewas District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.58%, while in the rural regions of Dewas District, it is around 64.23%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dewas

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.35 80.3 57.76
Urban Area 81.58 89.01 73.66
Rural Area 64.23 76.64 51.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dewas

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.86 80.01 57.05
Muslim 71.58 81.58 61.03
Jain 96.85 97.84 95.83
Christian 91.15 93.98 88.39

Dewas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dewas District is 2.92 Lac (2,92,007) with 1.50 Lac (1,50,260) males and 1.42 Lac (1,41,747) females, which is 18.67% of Dewas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Dewas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dewas District is 2.73 Lac (2,72,701) with 1.39 Lac (1,39,174) males and 1.34 Lac (1,33,527) females, which is 17.44% of Dewas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dewas

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 942
Urban Area 934
Rural Area 945

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dewas

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 941
Muslim 947
Jain 955
Christian 1013

Dewas Area & Households

The Total Area of Dewas District is 7,020 Square KM, with a population density of 223 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dewas District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Dewas District are 1,114.The Total Number of households in Dewas District are 3.09 Lac(3,08,871).

Dewas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dewas District, there are about 7.43 Lac (7,42,676) workers, making up nearly 47.49% of the Dewas District total population. Out of these, around 4.52 Lac (4,51,501) are male workers, and about 2.91 Lac (2,91,175) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Dewas district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,28,938, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,63,715 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 33.81% 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 19.68%.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.

Dewas District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,28,938 to 15,63,715.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 33.81%.
  • 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 2.29 Lac - -
1911 2.75 Lac 46.05 k 20.11374259 1.38 Lac 1.36 Lac
1921 2.68 Lac -6.59 k -2.396485639 1.38 Lac 1.30 Lac
1931 3.07 Lac 38.58 k 14.37391019 1.58 Lac 1.49 Lac
1941 3.26 Lac 19.25 k 6.269565926 1.68 Lac 1.59 Lac
1951 3.45 Lac 19.09 k 5.850328458 1.76 Lac 1.69 Lac
1961 4.47 Lac 1.02 Lac 29.42173029 2.31 Lac 2.16 Lac
1971 5.94 Lac 1.47 Lac 32.9905281 3.08 Lac 2.86 Lac
1981 7.95 Lac 2.01 Lac 33.81471087 4.12 Lac 3.83 Lac
1991 10.34 Lac 2.38 Lac 29.98809268 5.37 Lac 4.96 Lac
2001 13.08 Lac 2.74 Lac 26.54421957 6.78 Lac 6.30 Lac
2011 15.64 Lac 2.55 Lac 19.52969792 8.05 Lac 7.58 Lac

Historical Population of Dewas by Census Year 1901-2011

Dewas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.81 Lac (18,80,603) 20.27%
2025 19.03 Lac (19,02,583) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 19.23 Lac (19,22,644) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 19.41 Lac (19,41,341) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 19.60 Lac (19,60,038) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 19.79 Lac (19,78,735) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 19.97 Lac (19,97,410) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 20.15 Lac (20,14,530) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 20.31 Lac (20,30,519) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 20.46 Lac (20,46,487) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 20.62 Lac (20,62,476) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 20.78 Lac (20,78,444) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 20.94 Lac (20,94,434) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dewas District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.94 Lac (20,94,434), with a male population of 10.66 Lac (10,66,284) and a female population of 10.28 Lac (10,28,265). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Dewas District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Dewas Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dewas is 15.64 Lac (15,63,715).

The estimated population of Dewas in 2024 is approximately 18.81 Lac (18,80,603).

Hindu constitute 88.03% of Dewas population, amounting to approximately 13.77 Lac (13,76,591) people.

Muslim constitute 11.14% of Dewas population, totaling around 1.74 Lac (1,74,259) people.

Hindu: 88.03%, Muslim: 11.14%, Jain: 0.42%, Christian: 0.15%, Sikh: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dewas is 2.92 Lac (18.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.73 Lac (17.44%).

In Dewas, 4.52 Lac (28.89%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.12 Lac (71.11%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dewas is 69.35%, with male literacy at 80.3% and female literacy at 57.76%.

The sex ratio in Dewas is 942 females for every 1000 males.

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