Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Mandla District

Mandla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mandla District has a population of 10.55 Lac (10,54,905) with 5.25 Lac (5,25,272) males and 5.30 Lac (5,29,633) females.The sex ratio in Mandla is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mandla District is 1.50 Lac (1,50,263) which is 14.24% of Mandla District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mandla District is 970 females for every 1000 males.

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

10.55 Lac

Toatl Population

5.25 Lac

Male Population

5.30 Lac

Female Population

Mandla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mandla District current estimated population is projected to be 12.69 Lac (12,68,682), indicating a 20.27% increased from Mandla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.41 Lac.

Mandla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mandla District estimated population is projected to be 12.84 Lac (12,83,510), projecting a 21.67% increased from Mandla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.48 Lac.

Mandla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mandla District, with a total Hindu population of 8.50 Lac (8,49,518), accounting for 80.53% of the Mandla District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.24 Lac (4,24,374), and the Hindu female population is around 4.25 Lac (4,25,144).

Mandla Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Mandla District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 1.71 Lac (1,70,533), accounting for 16.17% of the Mandla District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 83.78 k (83,781), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 86.75 k (86,752).

Mandla Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu8,49,51880.53%
Other religions and persuasions1,70,53316.17%
Muslim16,5581.57%
Christian12,4501.18%
Religion not stated3,3240.32%
Jain1,7890.17%
Sikh4360.04%
Buddhist2970.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mandla Urban Population

The Urban population of Mandla District is 1.30 Lac (1,30,189), with 66.12 k (66,121) being males and 64.07 k (64,068) being females, making up 12.34% of the Mandla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Mandla Rural Population

The Rural population of Mandla District is 9.25 Lac (9,24,716), with 4.59 Lac (4,59,151) being males and 4.66 Lac (4,65,565) being females, making up 87.66% of the Mandla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Mandla Literacy Rate

Mandla District has a literacy rate of 66.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mandla District is 77.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mandla District is 56.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mandla District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.16%, while in the rural regions of Mandla District, it is around 63.88%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mandla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.87 77.52 56.39
Urban Area 87.16 92.35 81.84
Rural Area 63.88 75.28 52.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mandla

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.1 78.63 57.63
Other religions and persuasions 58.33 70.03 47.19
Muslim 85.2 90.72 79.62
Christian 68.27 77.39 60.05

Mandla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mandla District is 48.43 k (48,425) with 24.65 k (24,652) males and 23.77 k (23,773) females, which is 4.59% of Mandla District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Mandla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mandla District is 6.11 Lac (6,10,528) with 3.00 Lac (2,99,918) males and 3.11 Lac (3,10,610) females, which is 57.88% of Mandla District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1036 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mandla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1009
Urban Area 969
Rural Area 1014

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mandla

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1002
Other religions and persuasions 1036
Muslim 981
Christian 1095

Mandla Area & Households

The Total Area of Mandla District is 5,800 Square KM, with a population density of 182 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mandla District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Mandla District are 1,221.The Total Number of households in Mandla District are 2.50 Lac(2,50,146).

Mandla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mandla District, there are about 5.60 Lac (5,59,649) workers, making up nearly 53.05% of the Mandla District total population. Out of these, around 3.00 Lac (3,00,235) are male workers, and about 2.59 Lac (2,59,414) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Mandla district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,07,152, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,54,905 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 28.37% 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 16.30%.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.

Mandla District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,07,152 to 10,54,905.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 28.37%.
  • 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 2.07 Lac - - 1.02 Lac 1.05 Lac
1911 2.64 Lac 56.51 k 27.2794856 1.31 Lac 1.33 Lac
1921 2.51 Lac -12.22 k -4.636238821 1.25 Lac 1.26 Lac
1931 2.90 Lac 38.60 k 15.35010619 1.44 Lac 1.46 Lac
1941 3.28 Lac 38.27 k 13.19362557 1.63 Lac 1.65 Lac
1951 3.56 Lac 28.00 k 8.530003046 1.75 Lac 1.82 Lac
1961 4.21 Lac 64.26 k 18.03488033 2.10 Lac 2.10 Lac
1971 5.40 Lac 1.19 Lac 28.36911473 2.71 Lac 2.69 Lac
1981 6.28 Lac 87.84 k 16.27123416 3.13 Lac 3.15 Lac
1991 7.79 Lac 1.52 Lac 24.16646355 3.92 Lac 3.88 Lac
2001 8.94 Lac 1.15 Lac 14.731837 4.48 Lac 4.46 Lac
2011 10.55 Lac 1.61 Lac 17.96718092 5.25 Lac 5.30 Lac

Historical Population of Mandla by Census Year 1901-2011

Mandla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.69 Lac (12,68,682) 20.27%
2025 12.84 Lac (12,83,510) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 12.97 Lac (12,97,044) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 13.10 Lac (13,09,657) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 13.22 Lac (13,22,270) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 13.35 Lac (13,34,884) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 13.47 Lac (13,47,482) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 13.59 Lac (13,59,031) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 13.70 Lac (13,69,818) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 13.81 Lac (13,80,590) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 13.91 Lac (13,91,377) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 14.02 Lac (14,02,149) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 14.13 Lac (14,12,936) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mandla District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.13 Lac (14,12,936), with a male population of 6.95 Lac (6,95,453) and a female population of 7.18 Lac (7,18,137). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Mandla District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Mandla Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mandla is 10.55 Lac (10,54,905).

The estimated population of Mandla in 2024 is approximately 12.69 Lac (12,68,682).

Hindu constitute 80.53% of Mandla population, amounting to approximately 8.50 Lac (8,49,518) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 16.17% of Mandla population, totaling around 1.71 Lac (1,70,533) people.

Hindu: 80.53%, Other religions and persuasions: 16.17%, Muslim: 1.57%, Christian: 1.18%, Religion not stated: 0.32%, Jain: 0.17%, Sikh: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mandla is 48.43 k (4.59%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.11 Lac (57.88%).

In Mandla, 1.30 Lac (12.34%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 9.25 Lac (87.66%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mandla is 66.87%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 56.39%.

The sex ratio in Mandla is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

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