Nalkheda Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nalkheda Tehsil has a population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,592) with 60.95 k (60,953) males and 57.64 k (57,639) females.The sex ratio in Nalkheda is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nalkheda Tehsil is 16.25 k (16,247) which is 13.7% of Nalkheda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nalkheda Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nalkheda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shajapur District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Nalkheda Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nalkheda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.43 Lac (1,42,625), indicating a 20.27% increased from Nalkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 72.92 k, and the estimated female population is 69.71 k.
Nalkheda Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nalkheda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.44 Lac (1,44,292), projecting a 21.67% increased from Nalkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 73.74 k, and the estimated female population is 70.56 k.
Nalkheda Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nalkheda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,534), accounting for 91.52% of the Nalkheda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 55.81 k (55,806), and the Hindu female population is around 52.73 k (52,728).
Nalkheda Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nalkheda Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.51 k (8,514), accounting for 7.18% of the Nalkheda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.36 k (4,363), and the Muslim female population is around 4.15 k (4,151).
Nalkheda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,08,534 | 91.52% |
| Muslim | 8,514 | 7.18% |
| Jain | 1,398 | 1.18% |
| Religion not stated | 79 | 0.07% |
| Christian | 50 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNalkheda Urban Population
The Urban population of Nalkheda Tehsil is 23.91 k (23,907), with 12.28 k (12,279) being males and 11.63 k (11,628) being females, making up 20.16% of the Nalkheda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Nalkheda Rural Population
The Rural population of Nalkheda Tehsil is 94.69 k (94,685), with 48.67 k (48,674) being males and 46.01 k (46,011) being females, making up 79.84% of the Nalkheda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Nalkheda Literacy Rate
Nalkheda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nalkheda Tehsil is 77.99 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nalkheda Tehsil is 51.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nalkheda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.62%, while in the rural regions of Nalkheda Tehsil, it is around 63.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nalkheda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.21 | 77.99 | 51.72 |
| Urban Area | 73.62 | 83.58 | 63.12 |
| Rural Area | 63.09 | 76.59 | 48.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nalkheda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.37 | 77.51 | 50.49 |
| Muslim | 70.68 | 80.92 | 59.91 |
| Jain | 95.79 | 97.4 | 94.12 |
| Religion not stated | 64.29 | 72 | 58.06 |
Nalkheda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nalkheda Tehsil is 26.85 k (26,847) with 13.86 k (13,860) males and 12.99 k (12,987) females, which is 22.64% of Nalkheda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Nalkheda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nalkheda Tehsil is 8.30 k (8,300) with 4.24 k (4,240) males and 4.06 k (4,060) females, which is 7% of Nalkheda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nalkheda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 947 |
| Rural Area | 946 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nalkheda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Jain | 950 |
| Religion not stated | 1026 |
Nalkheda Area & Households
The Total Area of Nalkheda Tehsil is 602.51 Square KM, with a population density of 197 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nalkheda Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nalkheda Tehsil are 96.The Total Number of households in Nalkheda Tehsil are 23.73 k(23,725).
Nalkheda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nalkheda Tehsil, there are about 59.42 k (59,418) workers, making up nearly 50.1% of the Nalkheda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.61 k (34,606) are male workers, and about 24.81 k (24,812) are female workers.
Nalkheda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,625) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,292) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,814) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.47 Lac (1,47,232) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,650) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,068) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,484) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,782) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,995) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,206) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.56 Lac (1,56,418) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,629) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,842) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nalkheda Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.59 Lac (1,58,842), with a male population of 80.70 k (80,701) and a female population of 78.15 k (78,154). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Nalkheda Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.