Ichhawar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ichhawar Tehsil has a population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,307) with 84.20 k (84,198) males and 78.11 k (78,109) females.The sex ratio in Ichhawar is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ichhawar Tehsil is 26.30 k (26,299) which is 16.2% of Ichhawar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ichhawar Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ichhawar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sehore District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Ichhawar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ichhawar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.95 Lac (1,95,199), indicating a 20.27% increased from Ichhawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 94.46 k.

Ichhawar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ichhawar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.97 Lac (1,97,481), projecting a 21.67% increased from Ichhawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 95.62 k.

Ichhawar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ichhawar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.52 Lac (1,51,917), accounting for 93.6% of the Ichhawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.88 k (78,884), and the Hindu female population is around 73.03 k (73,033).

Ichhawar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ichhawar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.76 k (9,764), accounting for 6.02% of the Ichhawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.00 k (4,996), and the Muslim female population is around 4.77 k (4,768).

Ichhawar Religion Wise Population

Ichhawar Urban Population

The Urban population of Ichhawar Tehsil is 15.22 k (15,221), with 7.96 k (7,955) being males and 7.27 k (7,266) being females, making up 9.38% of the Ichhawar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Ichhawar Rural Population

The Rural population of Ichhawar Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,086), with 76.24 k (76,243) being males and 70.84 k (70,843) being females, making up 90.62% of the Ichhawar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Ichhawar Literacy Rate

Ichhawar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ichhawar Tehsil is 77.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ichhawar Tehsil is 51.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ichhawar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.77%, while in the rural regions of Ichhawar Tehsil, it is around 63.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ichhawar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.17	77.59	51.83
Urban Area	76.77	85.73	66.96
Rural Area	63.92	76.71	50.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ichhawar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.98	77.61	51.37
Muslim	67.19	76.56	57.42
Jain	89.97	95.92	84.21
Christian	73.64	75	72.22

Ichhawar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ichhawar Tehsil is 34.01 k (34,006) with 17.82 k (17,824) males and 16.18 k (16,182) females, which is 20.95% of Ichhawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Ichhawar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ichhawar Tehsil is 33.38 k (33,384) with 16.94 k (16,938) males and 16.45 k (16,446) females, which is 20.57% of Ichhawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ichhawar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	928
Urban Area	914
Rural Area	930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ichhawar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	926
Muslim	955
Jain	1052
Christian	1016

Ichhawar Area & Households

The Total Area of Ichhawar Tehsil is 1,148.98 Square KM, with a population density of 141 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ichhawar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ichhawar Tehsil are 159.The Total Number of households in Ichhawar Tehsil are 32.11 k(32,106).

Ichhawar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ichhawar Tehsil, there are about 84.41 k (84,410) workers, making up nearly 52.01% of the Ichhawar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.41 k (47,413) are male workers, and about 37.00 k (36,997) are female workers.

Ichhawar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Ichhawar Census Frequently Asked Questions