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.

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

Shahdol 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

Shahdol - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036