Indore Population in 2026
In 2026, Indore Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 29.38 Lac (29,37,990), indicating a 22.95% increased from Indore's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 15.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.21 Lac.
Indore Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Indore Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 29.67 Lac (29,66,561), projecting a 24.15% increased from Indore's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 15.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.36 Lac.
Indore Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Indore Tehsil has a population of 23.90 Lac (23,89,511) with 12.41 Lac (12,41,079) males and 11.48 Lac (11,48,432) females.The sex ratio in Indore is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Indore Tehsil is 2.96 Lac (2,95,716) which is 12.38% of Indore Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Indore Tehsil is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Indore Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Indore District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Indore Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Indore Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 19.50 Lac (19,49,531), accounting for 81.59% of the Indore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.15 Lac (10,15,308), and the Hindu female population is around 9.34 Lac (9,34,223).
Indore Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Indore Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.18 Lac (3,18,358), accounting for 13.32% of the Indore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.64 Lac (1,64,062), and the Muslim female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,54,296).
Indore Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 19,49,531 | 81.59% |
| Muslim | 3,18,358 | 13.32% |
| Jain | 68,004 | 2.85% |
| Sikh | 23,349 | 0.98% |
| Christian | 14,312 | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 10,573 | 0.44% |
| Religion not stated | 4,746 | 0.2% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 638 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationIndore Urban Population
The Urban population of Indore Tehsil is 21.94 Lac (21,93,664), with 11.40 Lac (11,40,002) being males and 10.54 Lac (10,53,662) being females, making up 91.8% of the Indore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Indore Rural Population
The Rural population of Indore Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,95,847), with 1.01 Lac (1,01,077) being males and 94.77 k (94,770) being females, making up 8.2% of the Indore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Indore Literacy Rate
Indore Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Indore Tehsil is 88.73 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Indore Tehsil is 78.89 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Indore Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.16%, while in the rural regions of Indore Tehsil, it is around 70.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Indore
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.99 | 88.73 | 78.89 |
| Urban Area | 85.16 | 89.44 | 80.54 |
| Rural Area | 70.49 | 80.43 | 60.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Indore
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.07 | 89.12 | 78.61 |
| Muslim | 79.39 | 83.57 | 74.96 |
| Jain | 97.09 | 97.65 | 96.5 |
| Sikh | 94.39 | 95.97 | 92.74 |
Indore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Indore Tehsil is 3.79 Lac (3,79,348) with 1.96 Lac (1,95,613) males and 1.84 Lac (1,83,735) females, which is 15.88% of Indore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Indore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Indore Tehsil is 1.00 Lac (1,00,332) with 52.33 k (52,329) males and 48.00 k (48,003) females, which is 4.2% of Indore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Indore
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 926 |
| Urban Area | 925 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Indore
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 921 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Jain | 965 |
| Sikh | 937 |
Indore Area & Households
The Total Area of Indore Tehsil is 890.97 Square KM, with a population density of 2,682 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Indore Tehsil are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Indore Tehsil are 126.The Total Number of households in Indore Tehsil are 4.82 Lac(4,82,493).
Indore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Indore Tehsil, there are about 8.82 Lac (8,82,347) workers, making up nearly 36.93% of the Indore Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 6.84 Lac (6,83,621) are male workers, and about 1.99 Lac (1,98,726) are female workers.
Indore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29.38 Lac (29,37,990) | 22.95% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 29.67 Lac (29,66,561) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 29.95 Lac (29,95,131) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 30.24 Lac (30,23,702) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 30.52 Lac (30,52,240) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 30.78 Lac (30,78,400) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 31.03 Lac (31,02,833) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 31.27 Lac (31,27,234) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 31.52 Lac (31,51,667) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 31.76 Lac (31,76,068) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 32.01 Lac (32,00,501) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Indore Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 32.01 Lac (32,00,501), with a male population of 16.43 Lac (16,43,171) and a female population of 15.57 Lac (15,57,174). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Indore Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.1%.