Gwalior Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gwalior District has a population of 20.32 Lac (20,32,036) with 10.90 Lac (10,90,327) males and 9.42 Lac (9,41,709) females.The sex ratio in Gwalior is 864, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gwalior District is 2.61 Lac (2,61,418) which is 12.86% of Gwalior District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gwalior District is 840 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Gwalior District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Gwalior Population Census 2011
- Gwalior Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Gwalior Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gwalior District current estimated population is projected to be 24.44 Lac (24,43,829), indicating a 20.27% increased from Gwalior's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.39 Lac.
Gwalior Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gwalior District estimated population is projected to be 24.72 Lac (24,72,392), projecting a 21.67% increased from Gwalior's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.53 Lac.
Gwalior Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gwalior District, with a total Hindu population of 18.35 Lac (18,35,299), accounting for 90.32% of the Gwalior District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.87 Lac (9,87,061), and the Hindu female population is around 8.48 Lac (8,48,238).
Gwalior Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gwalior District, with a total Muslim population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,735), accounting for 6.98% of the Gwalior District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 74.21 k (74,209), and the Muslim female population is around 67.53 k (67,526).
Gwalior Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,35,299 | 90.32% |
| Muslim | 1,41,735 | 6.98% |
| Sikh | 24,790 | 1.22% |
| Jain | 18,058 | 0.89% |
| Buddhist | 4,361 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 4,119 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 3,457 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 217 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGwalior Urban Population
The Urban population of Gwalior District is 12.74 Lac (12,73,792), with 6.81 Lac (6,80,978) being males and 5.93 Lac (5,92,814) being females, making up 62.69% of the Gwalior total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Gwalior Rural Population
The Rural population of Gwalior District is 7.58 Lac (7,58,244), with 4.09 Lac (4,09,349) being males and 3.49 Lac (3,48,895) being females, making up 37.31% of the Gwalior total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 853 females for every 1000 males.
Gwalior Literacy Rate
Gwalior District has a literacy rate of 76.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gwalior District is 84.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gwalior District is 67.38 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gwalior District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.19%, while in the rural regions of Gwalior District, it is around 65.19%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gwalior
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.65 | 84.7 | 67.38 |
| Urban Area | 83.19 | 89.17 | 76.37 |
| Rural Area | 65.19 | 76.95 | 51.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gwalior
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.16 | 85.39 | 67.62 |
| Muslim | 66.59 | 73.51 | 58.97 |
| Sikh | 77.75 | 83.15 | 71.58 |
| Jain | 96 | 97.49 | 94.39 |
Gwalior Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gwalior District is 3.93 Lac (3,93,068) with 2.10 Lac (2,10,354) males and 1.83 Lac (1,82,714) females, which is 19.34% of Gwalior District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Gwalior Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gwalior District is 72.13 k (72,133) with 37.70 k (37,704) males and 34.43 k (34,429) females, which is 3.55% of Gwalior District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gwalior
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 864 |
| Urban Area | 871 |
| Rural Area | 853 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gwalior
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 860 |
| Muslim | 910 |
| Sikh | 868 |
| Jain | 920 |
Gwalior Area & Households
The Total Area of Gwalior District is 4,560 Square KM, with a population density of 446 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gwalior District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Gwalior District are 655.The Total Number of households in Gwalior District are 3.84 Lac(3,83,845).
Gwalior Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gwalior District, there are about 6.85 Lac (6,85,311) workers, making up nearly 33.73% of the Gwalior District total population. Out of these, around 5.49 Lac (5,48,820) are male workers, and about 1.36 Lac (1,36,491) are female workers.
Gwalior - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Gwalior district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,55,196, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 20,32,036 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 30.51% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 18.13%.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.
Gwalior District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,55,196 to 20,32,036.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 30.51%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.55 Lac | - | - | ||
| 1911 | 2.90 Lac | -65.63 k | -18.47655942 | 1.54 Lac | 1.35 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.01 Lac | 11.83 k | 4.085050834 | 1.64 Lac | 1.37 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.36 Lac | 34.42 k | 11.42148064 | 1.82 Lac | 1.54 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.06 Lac | 70.01 k | 20.84771351 | 2.18 Lac | 1.88 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.78 Lac | 72.50 k | 17.8652743 | 2.54 Lac | 2.25 Lac |
| 1961 | 5.94 Lac | 1.16 Lac | 24.25643116 | 3.21 Lac | 2.74 Lac |
| 1971 | 7.76 Lac | 1.81 Lac | 30.51372732 | 4.23 Lac | 3.53 Lac |
| 1981 | 10.11 Lac | 2.35 Lac | 30.30420614 | 5.48 Lac | 4.63 Lac |
| 1991 | 12.94 Lac | 2.83 Lac | 27.97444799 | 7.06 Lac | 5.87 Lac |
| 2001 | 16.32 Lac | 3.39 Lac | 26.17119948 | 8.83 Lac | 7.49 Lac |
| 2011 | 20.32 Lac | 4.00 Lac | 24.5036943 | 10.90 Lac | 9.42 Lac |
Gwalior - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.44 Lac (24,43,829) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 24.72 Lac (24,72,392) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 24.98 Lac (24,98,462) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 25.23 Lac (25,22,758) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 25.47 Lac (25,47,055) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 25.71 Lac (25,71,351) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 25.96 Lac (25,95,620) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 26.18 Lac (26,17,866) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 26.39 Lac (26,38,644) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 26.59 Lac (26,59,395) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 26.80 Lac (26,80,173) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 27.01 Lac (27,00,923) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 27.22 Lac (27,21,701) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gwalior District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 27.22 Lac (27,21,701), with a male population of 14.44 Lac (14,43,578) and a female population of 12.77 Lac (12,76,876). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Gwalior District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.