Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Guna District

Guna Population

As per the 2011 Census, Guna District has a population of 12.42 Lac (12,41,519) with 6.49 Lac (6,49,362) males and 5.92 Lac (5,92,157) females.The sex ratio in Guna is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Guna District is 2.07 Lac (2,07,177) which is 16.69% of Guna District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Guna District is 910 females for every 1000 males.

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

12.42 Lac

Toatl Population

6.49 Lac

Male Population

5.92 Lac

Female Population

Guna Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Guna District current estimated population is projected to be 14.93 Lac (14,93,114), indicating a 20.27% increased from Guna's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.16 Lac.

Guna Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Guna District estimated population is projected to be 15.11 Lac (15,10,565), projecting a 21.67% increased from Guna's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.25 Lac.

Guna Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Guna District, with a total Hindu population of 11.72 Lac (11,72,248), accounting for 94.42% of the Guna District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.14 Lac (6,13,598), and the Hindu female population is around 5.59 Lac (5,58,650).

Guna Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Guna District, with a total Muslim population of 49.20 k (49,203), accounting for 3.96% of the Guna District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.48 k (25,476), and the Muslim female population is around 23.73 k (23,727).

Guna Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu11,72,24894.42%
Muslim49,2033.96%
Jain13,4741.09%
Sikh3,2710.26%
Religion not stated1,5340.12%
Christian1,2080.1%
Buddhist5290.04%
Other religions and persuasions520%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Guna Urban Population

The Urban population of Guna District is 3.13 Lac (3,12,675), with 1.63 Lac (1,63,235) being males and 1.49 Lac (1,49,440) being females, making up 25.18% of the Guna total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Guna Rural Population

The Rural population of Guna District is 9.29 Lac (9,28,844), with 4.86 Lac (4,86,127) being males and 4.43 Lac (4,42,717) being females, making up 74.82% of the Guna total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Guna Literacy Rate

Guna District has a literacy rate of 63.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Guna District is 74.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Guna District is 51.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Guna District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.15%, while in the rural regions of Guna District, it is around 58.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Guna

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.23 74.05 51.36
Urban Area 77.15 85.21 68.38
Rural Area 58.36 70.17 45.38

Literacy Rate by Religion in Guna

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.29 73.42 50.08
Muslim 73.5 80.76 65.74
Jain 95.65 97.29 93.93
Sikh 78.4 84.84 71.22

Guna Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Guna District is 1.93 Lac (1,93,115) with 1.01 Lac (1,00,646) males and 92.47 k (92,469) females, which is 15.55% of Guna District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Guna Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Guna District is 1.91 Lac (1,90,819) with 98.21 k (98,206) males and 92.61 k (92,613) females, which is 15.37% of Guna District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Guna

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 912
Urban Area 916
Rural Area 911

Sex Ratio by Religion in Guna

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 911
Muslim 932
Jain 954
Sikh 884

Guna Area & Households

The Total Area of Guna District is 6,390 Square KM, with a population density of 194 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Guna District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Guna District are 1,338.The Total Number of households in Guna District are 2.44 Lac(2,44,401).

Guna Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Guna District, there are about 5.15 Lac (5,14,897) workers, making up nearly 41.47% of the Guna District total population. Out of these, around 3.35 Lac (3,35,454) are male workers, and about 1.79 Lac (1,79,443) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Guna district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,82,142, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 12,41,519 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 34.74% 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 19.74%.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.

Guna District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,82,142 to 12,41,519.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 34.74%.
  • 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 1.82 Lac - -
1911 2.15 Lac 33.20 k 18.2286348 1.12 Lac 1.03 Lac
1921 2.09 Lac -6.33 k -2.94041162 1.10 Lac 99.47 k
1931 2.33 Lac 23.72 k 11.3486307 1.22 Lac 1.10 Lac
1941 2.61 Lac 28.09 k 12.06967671 1.37 Lac 1.24 Lac
1951 2.64 Lac 2.79 k 1.070461848 1.38 Lac 1.26 Lac
1961 3.18 Lac 54.42 k 20.64230276 1.68 Lac 1.50 Lac
1971 4.26 Lac 1.08 Lac 34.04144263 2.27 Lac 2.00 Lac
1981 5.57 Lac 1.31 Lac 30.76342038 2.96 Lac 2.61 Lac
1991 7.51 Lac 1.94 Lac 34.73523323 4.00 Lac 3.51 Lac
2001 9.78 Lac 2.27 Lac 30.19292733 5.17 Lac 4.60 Lac
2011 12.42 Lac 2.64 Lac 26.96714245 6.49 Lac 5.92 Lac

Historical Population of Guna by Census Year 1901-2011

Guna - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 14.93 Lac (14,93,114) 20.27%
2025 15.11 Lac (15,10,565) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 15.26 Lac (15,26,493) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 15.41 Lac (15,41,337) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 15.56 Lac (15,56,182) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 15.71 Lac (15,71,026) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 15.86 Lac (15,85,854) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 15.99 Lac (15,99,446) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 16.12 Lac (16,12,140) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 16.25 Lac (16,24,818) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 16.38 Lac (16,37,513) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 16.50 Lac (16,50,191) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 16.63 Lac (16,62,886) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Guna District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.63 Lac (16,62,886), with a male population of 8.60 Lac (8,59,746) and a female population of 8.03 Lac (8,02,914). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Guna District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Guna Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Guna is 12.42 Lac (12,41,519).

The estimated population of Guna in 2024 is approximately 14.93 Lac (14,93,114).

Hindu constitute 94.42% of Guna population, amounting to approximately 11.72 Lac (11,72,248) people.

Muslim constitute 3.96% of Guna population, totaling around 49.20 k (49,203) people.

Hindu: 94.42%, Muslim: 3.96%, Jain: 1.09%, Sikh: 0.26%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Christian: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Guna is 1.93 Lac (15.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.91 Lac (15.37%).

In Guna, 3.13 Lac (25.18%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 9.29 Lac (74.82%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Guna is 63.23%, with male literacy at 74.05% and female literacy at 51.36%.

The sex ratio in Guna is 912 females for every 1000 males.

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