Madhya Pradesh
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 7.3 Crore
- 6.0% of India
- Districts
- 55
- Avg 13.2 Lakh each
- Area
- 2,96,494 km²
- 245 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 69.3%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 931
- India: 943
- Rank
- 5th
- of 36 by population
Madhya Pradesh is India's 5th most populous state with a population of 7.3 Crore spread across 55 districts covering 2,96,494sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 69.3%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Madhya Pradesh · district average 99.2%, 23rd of 36 states
All 52 on the map →MSME Density in Madhya Pradesh · district average 30.0 per 1,000 people, 31st of 36 states
Women Literacy in Madhya Pradesh · district average 64.3%, 32nd of 36 states
All 55 on the map →Health Insurance in Madhya Pradesh · district average 38.3%, 17th of 36 states
All 55 on the map →Demographics
Health & Development
Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
Climate Vulnerability
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Electricity Access
Small Business Density
All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 32,76,697 | 80.9% | 928 | 873 |
| Jabalpur | 24,63,289 | 81.1% | 929 | 503 |
| Sagar | 23,78,458 | 76.5% | 893 | 242 |
| Bhopal | 23,71,061 | 80.4% | 918 | 891 |
| Dhar | 21,85,793 | 59.0% | 964 | 279 |
| Gwalior | 20,32,036 | 76.7% | 864 | 463 |
| Ujjain | 19,86,864 | 72.3% | 955 | 339 |
| Morena | 19,65,970 | 71.0% | 840 | 409 |
| Khargone | 18,73,046 | 62.7% | 965 | 243 |
| Chhatarpur | 17,62,375 | 63.7% | 883 | 211 |
| Chhindwara | 17,39,489 | 71.2% | 964 | 184 |
| Shivpuri | 17,26,050 | 62.5% | 877 | 180 |
| Bhind | 17,03,005 | 75.3% | 837 | 396 |
| Balaghat | 17,01,698 | 77.1% | 1021 | 191 |
| Rewa | 16,58,302 | 71.6% | 931 | 389 |
| Betul | 15,75,362 | 68.9% | 971 | 163 |
| Satna | 15,65,264 | 72.3% | 926 | 308 |
| Dewas | 15,63,715 | 69.3% | 942 | 232 |
| Rajgarh | 15,45,814 | 61.2% | 956 | 261 |
| Vidisha | 14,58,875 | 70.5% | 896 | 207 |
| Ratlam | 14,55,069 | 66.8% | 971 | 312 |
| Barwani | 13,85,881 | 49.1% | 982 | 264 |
| Seoni | 13,79,131 | 72.1% | 982 | 164 |
| Mandsaur | 13,40,411 | 71.8% | 963 | 251 |
| Raisen | 13,31,597 | 73.0% | 901 | 163 |
| Sehore | 13,11,332 | 70.1% | 918 | 208 |
| Khandwa | 13,10,061 | 66.4% | 943 | 182 |
| Katni | 12,92,042 | 72.0% | 952 | 265 |
| Damoh | 12,64,219 | 69.7% | 910 | 180 |
| Guna | 12,41,519 | 63.2% | 912 | 202 |
| Narmadapuram | 12,41,350 | 75.3% | 914 | 192 |
| Singrauli | 11,78,273 | 60.4% | 920 | 213 |
| Sidhi | 11,27,033 | 64.4% | 957 | 246 |
| Narsimhapur | 10,91,854 | 75.7% | 920 | 222 |
| Shahdol | 10,66,063 | 66.7% | 974 | 196 |
| Mandla | 10,54,905 | 66.9% | 1008 | 146 |
| Tikamgarh | 10,40,359 | 60.5% | 902 | 290 |
| Jhabua | 10,25,048 | 43.3% | 990 | 309 |
| Panna | 10,16,520 | 64.8% | 905 | 149 |
| Shajapur | 9,41,403 | 72.3% | 931 | 283 |
| Ashoknagar | 8,45,071 | 66.4% | 904 | 185 |
| Neemuch | 8,26,067 | 70.8% | 954 | 200 |
| Datia | 7,86,754 | 72.6% | 873 | 272 |
| Burhanpur | 7,57,847 | 64.4% | 951 | 243 |
| Anuppur | 7,49,237 | 67.9% | 976 | 206 |
| Alirajpur | 7,28,999 | 36.1% | 1011 | 227 |
| Mauganj | 7,06,804 | 71.6% | 931 | 389 |
| Dindori | 7,04,524 | 63.9% | 1002 | 127 |
| Sheopur | 6,87,861 | 57.4% | 901 | 108 |
| Maihar | 6,63,671 | 72.3% | 926 | 308 |
| Umaria | 6,44,758 | 65.9% | 950 | 147 |
| Agar Malwa | 5,71,278 | 63.7% | 949 | 217 |
| Harda | 5,70,465 | 72.5% | 935 | 178 |
| Niwari | 4,04,807 | 63.7% | 897 | 319 |
| Pandhurna | 3,51,433 | 71.2% | 964 | 184 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh has a population of 7.3 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 5th most populous state. The population is spread across 55 districts.
How many districts are in Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh has 55 districts covering a total area of 2,96,494 sq km.
Which district in Madhya Pradesh has the highest literacy rate?
Jabalpur has the highest literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh at 81.1%, compared to the state average of 69.3%.
What is Madhya Pradesh's sex ratio?
Madhya Pradesh has a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.