Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Indore District

Indore Population

As per the 2011 Census, Indore District has a population of 32.77 Lac (32,76,697) with 17.00 Lac (16,99,627) males and 15.77 Lac (15,77,070) females.The sex ratio in Indore is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Indore District is 4.21 Lac (4,21,380) which is 12.86% of Indore District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Indore District is 902 females for every 1000 males.

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

32.77 Lac

Toatl Population

17.00 Lac

Male Population

15.77 Lac

Female Population

Indore Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Indore District current estimated population is projected to be 39.41 Lac (39,40,721), indicating a 20.27% increased from Indore's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.07 Lac.

Indore Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Indore District estimated population is projected to be 39.87 Lac (39,86,780), projecting a 21.67% increased from Indore's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.31 Lac.

Indore Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Indore District, with a total Hindu population of 27.28 Lac (27,28,225), accounting for 83.26% of the Indore District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 14.18 Lac (14,18,211), and the Hindu female population is around 13.10 Lac (13,10,014).

Indore Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Indore District, with a total Muslim population of 4.15 Lac (4,15,142), accounting for 12.67% of the Indore District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.14 Lac (2,13,552), and the Muslim female population is around 2.02 Lac (2,01,590).

Indore Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu27,28,22583.26%
Muslim4,15,14212.67%
Jain71,6672.19%
Sikh25,6960.78%
Christian18,5230.57%
Buddhist11,4960.35%
Religion not stated5,2280.16%
Other religions and persuasions7200.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Indore Urban Population

The Urban population of Indore District is 24.28 Lac (24,27,709), with 12.63 Lac (12,62,872) being males and 11.65 Lac (11,64,837) being females, making up 74.09% of the Indore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Indore Rural Population

The Rural population of Indore District is 8.49 Lac (8,48,988), with 4.37 Lac (4,36,755) being males and 4.12 Lac (4,12,233) being females, making up 25.91% of the Indore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Indore Literacy Rate

Indore District has a literacy rate of 80.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Indore District is 87.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Indore District is 74.02 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Indore District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.93%, while in the rural regions of Indore District, it is around 68.93%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Indore

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.87 87.25 74.02
Urban Area 84.93 89.44 80.05
Rural Area 68.93 80.74 56.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Indore

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.68 87.43 73.4
Muslim 77.76 83.33 71.87
Jain 97.07 97.66 96.46
Sikh 94.13 95.89 92.23

Indore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Indore District is 5.45 Lac (5,45,239) with 2.80 Lac (2,80,184) males and 2.65 Lac (2,65,055) females, which is 16.64% of Indore District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Indore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Indore District is 2.18 Lac (2,17,679) with 1.13 Lac (1,12,687) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,992) females, which is 6.64% of Indore District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Indore

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 928
Urban Area 923
Rural Area 944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Indore

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 924
Muslim 944
Jain 966
Sikh 912

Indore Area & Households

The Total Area of Indore District is 3,898 Square KM, with a population density of 841 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Indore District are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Indore District are 629.The Total Number of households in Indore District are 6.50 Lac(6,49,540).

Indore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Indore District, there are about 12.68 Lac (12,68,195) workers, making up nearly 38.7% of the Indore District total population. Out of these, around 9.39 Lac (9,39,055) are male workers, and about 3.29 Lac (3,29,140) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Indore district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,02,057, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 32,76,697 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 37.49% 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 24.99%.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.

Indore District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,02,057 to 32,76,697.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 37.49%.
  • 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 3.02 Lac - -
1911 2.72 Lac -29.66 k -9.819669797 1.44 Lac 1.28 Lac
1921 3.39 Lac 66.60 k 24.44822978 1.83 Lac 1.56 Lac
1931 3.81 Lac 41.90 k 12.35928871 2.07 Lac 1.74 Lac
1941 4.55 Lac 73.65 k 19.33686717 2.44 Lac 2.10 Lac
1951 6.01 Lac 1.46 Lac 32.22899584 3.16 Lac 2.85 Lac
1961 7.54 Lac 1.53 Lac 25.38271482 4.00 Lac 3.53 Lac
1971 10.25 Lac 2.72 Lac 36.03478796 5.45 Lac 4.80 Lac
1981 14.09 Lac 3.84 Lac 37.48944057 7.42 Lac 6.67 Lac
1991 18.36 Lac 4.26 Lac 30.25542171 9.63 Lac 8.73 Lac
2001 24.66 Lac 6.30 Lac 34.31052091 12.89 Lac 11.76 Lac
2011 32.77 Lac 8.11 Lac 32.8843021 17.00 Lac 15.77 Lac

Historical Population of Indore by Census Year 1901-2011

Indore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 39.41 Lac (39,40,721) 20.27%
2025 39.87 Lac (39,86,780) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 40.29 Lac (40,28,817) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 40.68 Lac (40,67,996) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 41.07 Lac (41,07,174) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 41.46 Lac (41,46,353) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 41.85 Lac (41,85,486) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 42.21 Lac (42,21,359) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 42.55 Lac (42,54,864) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 42.88 Lac (42,88,324) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 43.22 Lac (43,21,829) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 43.55 Lac (43,55,290) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 43.89 Lac (43,88,795) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Indore District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 43.89 Lac (43,88,795), with a male population of 22.50 Lac (22,50,282) and a female population of 21.38 Lac (21,38,370). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Indore District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Indore Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Indore is 32.77 Lac (32,76,697).

The estimated population of Indore in 2024 is approximately 39.41 Lac (39,40,721).

Hindu constitute 83.26% of Indore population, amounting to approximately 27.28 Lac (27,28,225) people.

Muslim constitute 12.67% of Indore population, totaling around 4.15 Lac (4,15,142) people.

Hindu: 83.26%, Muslim: 12.67%, Jain: 2.19%, Sikh: 0.78%, Christian: 0.57%, Buddhist: 0.35%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Indore is 5.45 Lac (16.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.18 Lac (6.64%).

In Indore, 24.28 Lac (74.09%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.49 Lac (25.91%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Indore is 80.87%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 74.02%.

The sex ratio in Indore is 928 females for every 1000 males.

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