Villages In Sheopur Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Sheopur Population in 2026

In 2026, Sheopur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,02,443), indicating a 22.95% increased from Sheopur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.

Sheopur Estimated Population in 2027

In the year 2027, Sheopur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.05 Lac (3,05,384), projecting a 24.15% increased from Sheopur's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.

Sheopur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Sheopur Tehsil has a population of 2.46 Lac (2,45,981) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,191) males and 1.18 Lac (1,17,790) females.The sex ratio in Sheopur is 919, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sheopur Tehsil is 37.77 k (37,774) which is 15.36% of Sheopur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sheopur Tehsil is 909 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.46 Lac

Total Population

1.28 Lac

Male Population

1.18 Lac

Female Population

Sheopur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sheopur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,170), accounting for 84.63% of the Sheopur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 Lac (1,08,540), and the Hindu female population is around 99.63 k (99,630).

Sheopur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sheopur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.58 k (31,583), accounting for 12.84% of the Sheopur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.36 k (16,362), and the Muslim female population is around 15.22 k (15,221).

Sheopur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,08,17084.63%
Muslim31,58312.84%
Sikh5,4042.2%
Jain3290.13%
Religion not stated2120.09%
Christian1610.07%
Buddhist1010.04%
Other religions and persuasions210.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sheopur Urban Population

The Urban population of Sheopur Tehsil is 71.95 k (71,951), with 37.60 k (37,602) being males and 34.35 k (34,349) being females, making up 29.25% of the Sheopur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sheopur Rural Population

The Rural population of Sheopur Tehsil is 1.74 Lac (1,74,030), with 90.59 k (90,589) being males and 83.44 k (83,441) being females, making up 70.75% of the Sheopur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Sheopur Literacy Rate

Sheopur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sheopur Tehsil is 73.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sheopur Tehsil is 48.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sheopur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.05%, while in the rural regions of Sheopur Tehsil, it is around 56.38%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sheopur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.32 73.26 48.36
Urban Area 73.05 81.92 63.34
Rural Area 56.38 69.58 42.09

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sheopur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.8 73.17 47.37
Muslim 63.55 73.42 52.91
Sikh 64.99 73.31 55.66
Jain 95.95 98.7 92.96

Sheopur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sheopur Tehsil is 42.97 k (42,973) with 22.59 k (22,586) males and 20.39 k (20,387) females, which is 17.47% of Sheopur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Sheopur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sheopur Tehsil is 28.32 k (28,315) with 14.42 k (14,420) males and 13.90 k (13,895) females, which is 11.51% of Sheopur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sheopur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 919
Urban Area 914
Rural Area 922

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sheopur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 918
Muslim 931
Sikh 894
Jain 891

Sheopur Area & Households

The Total Area of Sheopur Tehsil is 1,184.28 Square KM, with a population density of 208 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sheopur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sheopur Tehsil are 173.The Total Number of households in Sheopur Tehsil are 51.03 k(51,025).

Sheopur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sheopur Tehsil, there are about 86.98 k (86,980) workers, making up nearly 35.36% of the Sheopur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.39 k (65,390) are male workers, and about 21.59 k (21,590) are female workers.

Sheopur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2026 3.02 Lac (3,02,443) 22.95%
2027 3.05 Lac (3,05,384) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 3.08 Lac (3,08,325) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 3.11 Lac (3,11,266) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 3.14 Lac (3,14,204) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 3.17 Lac (3,16,897) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 3.19 Lac (3,19,412) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 3.22 Lac (3,21,924) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 3.24 Lac (3,24,439) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 3.27 Lac (3,26,951) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 3.29 Lac (3,29,466) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sheopur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.29 Lac (3,29,466), with a male population of 1.70 Lac (1,69,724) and a female population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,713). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Sheopur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.1%.

Sheopur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sheopur is 2.46 Lac (2,45,981).

Hindu constitute 84.63% of Sheopur population, amounting to approximately 2.08 Lac (2,08,170) people.

Muslim constitute 12.84% of Sheopur population, totaling around 31.58 k (31,583) people.

Hindu: 84.63%, Muslim: 12.84%, Sikh: 2.2%, Jain: 0.13%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Christian: 0.07%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sheopur is 42.97 k (17.47%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28.32 k (11.51%).

In Sheopur, 71.95 k (29.25%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.74 Lac (70.75%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sheopur is 61.32%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 48.36%.

The sex ratio in Sheopur is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Sheopur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.1% up to 2036.