Shahdol Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahdol District has a population of 10.66 Lac (10,66,063) with 5.40 Lac (5,40,021) males and 5.26 Lac (5,26,042) females.The sex ratio in Shahdol is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahdol District is 1.60 Lac (1,59,806) which is 14.99% of Shahdol District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahdol District is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shahdol District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Shahdol Population Census 2011
- Shahdol 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
Shahdol Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahdol District current estimated population is projected to be 12.82 Lac (12,82,102), indicating a 20.27% increased from Shahdol's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.36 Lac.
Shahdol Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahdol District estimated population is projected to be 12.97 Lac (12,97,086), projecting a 21.67% increased from Shahdol's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.44 Lac.
Shahdol Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahdol District, with a total Hindu population of 9.97 Lac (9,97,073), accounting for 93.53% of the Shahdol District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.05 Lac (5,05,383), and the Hindu female population is around 4.92 Lac (4,91,690).
Shahdol Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shahdol District, with a total Muslim population of 42.43 k (42,426), accounting for 3.98% of the Shahdol District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 21.52 k (21,524), and the Muslim female population is around 20.90 k (20,902).
Shahdol Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,97,073 | 93.53% |
| Muslim | 42,426 | 3.98% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19,448 | 1.82% |
| Christian | 2,372 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 1,827 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 1,737 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 912 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 268 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahdol Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahdol District is 2.20 Lac (2,19,600), with 1.13 Lac (1,13,438) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,162) being females, making up 20.6% of the Shahdol total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Shahdol Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahdol District is 8.46 Lac (8,46,463), with 4.27 Lac (4,26,583) being males and 4.20 Lac (4,19,880) being females, making up 79.4% of the Shahdol total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Shahdol Literacy Rate
Shahdol District has a literacy rate of 66.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahdol District is 76.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahdol District is 56.99 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shahdol District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.2%, while in the rural regions of Shahdol District, it is around 62.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahdol
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.67 | 76.14 | 56.99 |
| Urban Area | 83.2 | 89.57 | 76.42 |
| Rural Area | 62.16 | 72.38 | 51.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahdol
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.06 | 75.58 | 56.31 |
| Muslim | 80.2 | 88.6 | 71.53 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60.43 | 70.9 | 50.38 |
| Christian | 85.61 | 90.64 | 81.21 |
Shahdol Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahdol District is 89.73 k (89,733) with 45.55 k (45,547) males and 44.19 k (44,186) females, which is 8.42% of Shahdol District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Shahdol Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahdol District is 4.76 Lac (4,76,008) with 2.37 Lac (2,36,947) males and 2.39 Lac (2,39,061) females, which is 44.65% of Shahdol District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahdol
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 936 |
| Rural Area | 985 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahdol
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 973 |
| Muslim | 972 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1028 |
| Christian | 1141 |
Shahdol Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahdol District is 6,205 Square KM, with a population density of 172 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahdol District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahdol District are 844.The Total Number of households in Shahdol District are 2.51 Lac(2,51,452).
Shahdol Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahdol District, there are about 4.93 Lac (4,93,057) workers, making up nearly 46.25% of the Shahdol District total population. Out of these, around 2.92 Lac (2,92,402) are male workers, and about 2.01 Lac (2,00,655) are female workers.
Shahdol - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Shahdol district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,84,279, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,66,063 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 28.44% 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 17.75%.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.
Shahdol District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,84,279 to 10,66,063.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 28.44%.
- 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 | 1.84 Lac | - | - | 92.08 k | 92.20 k |
| 1911 | 2.11 Lac | 26.47 k | 14.36463189 | 1.05 Lac | 1.06 Lac |
| 1921 | 1.96 Lac | -14.99 k | -7.112692764 | 97.97 k | 97.79 k |
| 1931 | 2.36 Lac | 40.12 k | 20.49601553 | 1.18 Lac | 1.18 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.69 Lac | 33.57 k | 14.22951209 | 1.36 Lac | 1.34 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.95 Lac | 25.35 k | 9.407752145 | 1.50 Lac | 1.44 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.79 Lac | 83.84 k | 28.43957028 | 1.94 Lac | 1.85 Lac |
| 1971 | 4.77 Lac | 98.10 k | 25.90852428 | 2.45 Lac | 2.31 Lac |
| 1981 | 6.07 Lac | 1.30 Lac | 27.33719991 | 3.13 Lac | 2.94 Lac |
| 1991 | 7.67 Lac | 1.60 Lac | 26.34315168 | 3.96 Lac | 3.71 Lac |
| 2001 | 9.08 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 18.40569506 | 4.65 Lac | 4.43 Lac |
| 2011 | 10.66 Lac | 1.58 Lac | 17.38868554 | 5.40 Lac | 5.26 Lac |
Shahdol - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.82 Lac (12,82,102) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 12.97 Lac (12,97,086) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 13.11 Lac (13,10,763) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 13.24 Lac (13,23,510) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 13.36 Lac (13,36,256) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 13.49 Lac (13,49,003) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 13.62 Lac (13,61,735) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 13.73 Lac (13,73,406) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 13.84 Lac (13,84,307) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 13.95 Lac (13,95,193) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 14.06 Lac (14,06,094) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 14.17 Lac (14,16,980) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 14.28 Lac (14,27,881) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahdol District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.28 Lac (14,27,881), with a male population of 7.15 Lac (7,14,981) and a female population of 7.13 Lac (7,13,268). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Shahdol District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.