Ujjain Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ujjain District has a population of 19.87 Lac (19,86,864) with 10.16 Lac (10,16,289) males and 9.71 Lac (9,70,575) females.The sex ratio in Ujjain is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ujjain District is 2.71 Lac (2,71,306) which is 13.65% of Ujjain District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ujjain District is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Ujjain District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Ujjain Population Census 2011
- Ujjain 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
Ujjain Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ujjain District current estimated population is projected to be 23.90 Lac (23,89,503), indicating a 20.27% increased from Ujjain's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.74 Lac.
Ujjain Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ujjain District estimated population is projected to be 24.17 Lac (24,17,431), projecting a 21.67% increased from Ujjain's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.88 Lac.
Ujjain Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ujjain District, with a total Hindu population of 17.18 Lac (17,18,204), accounting for 86.48% of the Ujjain District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.80 Lac (8,79,622), and the Hindu female population is around 8.39 Lac (8,38,582).
Ujjain Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ujjain District, with a total Muslim population of 2.33 Lac (2,33,133), accounting for 11.73% of the Ujjain District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,18,745), and the Muslim female population is around 1.14 Lac (1,14,388).
Ujjain Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,18,204 | 86.48% |
| Muslim | 2,33,133 | 11.73% |
| Jain | 24,622 | 1.24% |
| Christian | 4,659 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 3,241 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 1,849 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 945 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 211 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationUjjain Urban Population
The Urban population of Ujjain District is 7.79 Lac (7,79,213), with 4.00 Lac (3,99,936) being males and 3.79 Lac (3,79,277) being females, making up 39.22% of the Ujjain total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Ujjain Rural Population
The Rural population of Ujjain District is 12.08 Lac (12,07,651), with 6.16 Lac (6,16,353) being males and 5.91 Lac (5,91,298) being females, making up 60.78% of the Ujjain total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Ujjain Literacy Rate
Ujjain District has a literacy rate of 72.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ujjain District is 83.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ujjain District is 60.74 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ujjain District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.9%, while in the rural regions of Ujjain District, it is around 65.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ujjain
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.34 | 83.46 | 60.74 |
| Urban Area | 82.9 | 89.16 | 76.33 |
| Rural Area | 65.28 | 79.62 | 50.4 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ujjain
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.3 | 83.01 | 59.06 |
| Muslim | 76.5 | 84.7 | 68.03 |
| Jain | 97.05 | 98.13 | 95.94 |
| Christian | 92.23 | 93.7 | 90.86 |
Ujjain Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ujjain District is 5.24 Lac (5,23,869) with 2.67 Lac (2,67,235) males and 2.57 Lac (2,56,634) females, which is 26.37% of Ujjain District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Ujjain Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ujjain District is 48.73 k (48,730) with 24.93 k (24,925) males and 23.81 k (23,805) females, which is 2.45% of Ujjain District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ujjain
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 949 |
| Rural Area | 960 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ujjain
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 954 |
| Muslim | 964 |
| Jain | 976 |
| Christian | 1054 |
Ujjain Area & Households
The Total Area of Ujjain District is 6,091 Square KM, with a population density of 326 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ujjain District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Ujjain District are 1,101.The Total Number of households in Ujjain District are 3.91 Lac(3,91,438).
Ujjain Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ujjain District, there are about 8.97 Lac (8,97,442) workers, making up nearly 45.17% of the Ujjain District total population. Out of these, around 5.69 Lac (5,69,425) are male workers, and about 3.28 Lac (3,28,017) are female workers.
Ujjain - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Ujjain district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,95,312, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,86,864 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 30.34% 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 19.21%.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.
Ujjain District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,95,312 to 19,86,864.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 30.34%.
- 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 | 2.95 Lac | - | - | ||
| 1911 | 3.40 Lac | 44.82 k | 15.17716855 | 1.77 Lac | 1.63 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.38 Lac | -2.58 k | -0.757941035 | 1.76 Lac | 1.62 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.97 Lac | 59.34 k | 17.57940952 | 2.07 Lac | 1.89 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.54 Lac | 57.48 k | 14.48144845 | 2.35 Lac | 2.20 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.43 Lac | 88.96 k | 19.57765698 | 2.78 Lac | 2.65 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.62 Lac | 1.18 Lac | 21.79082501 | 3.45 Lac | 3.17 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.63 Lac | 2.01 Lac | 30.34455661 | 4.50 Lac | 4.13 Lac |
| 1981 | 11.17 Lac | 2.54 Lac | 29.50507585 | 5.80 Lac | 5.37 Lac |
| 1991 | 13.83 Lac | 2.66 Lac | 23.82126442 | 7.17 Lac | 6.66 Lac |
| 2001 | 17.11 Lac | 3.28 Lac | 23.7075641 | 8.83 Lac | 8.28 Lac |
| 2011 | 19.87 Lac | 2.76 Lac | 16.12419067 | 10.16 Lac | 9.71 Lac |
Ujjain - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.90 Lac (23,89,503) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 24.17 Lac (24,17,431) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 24.43 Lac (24,42,921) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 24.67 Lac (24,66,677) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 24.90 Lac (24,90,434) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 25.14 Lac (25,14,190) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 25.38 Lac (25,37,919) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 25.60 Lac (25,59,671) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 25.80 Lac (25,79,987) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 26.00 Lac (26,00,276) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 26.21 Lac (26,20,593) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 26.41 Lac (26,40,882) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 26.61 Lac (26,61,198) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ujjain District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 26.61 Lac (26,61,198), with a male population of 13.46 Lac (13,45,552) and a female population of 13.16 Lac (13,16,016). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Ujjain District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.36%.