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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Indore Population Census 2011
- Indore 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 27,28,225 | 83.26% |
| Muslim | 4,15,142 | 12.67% |
| Jain | 71,667 | 2.19% |
| Sikh | 25,696 | 0.78% |
| Christian | 18,523 | 0.57% |
| Buddhist | 11,496 | 0.35% |
| Religion not stated | 5,228 | 0.16% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 720 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationIndore 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 |
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 1.36%.