Bhopal
District in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal is a district in Madhya Pradesh with a population of 23.7 Lakh spread across 2,660 sq km. Its literacy rate of 70.0% is above the state average of 59.0% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 931.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 47.4% | 28.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 32.9% | 47.6% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 78.2% | 59.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 919.803 | 920.578 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 7 | 2.9 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 32.2% | 47.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 52.5 | 48.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 10.3% | 9.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 351 | 70.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhopal district?
Bhopal has a population of 23.7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 891 people per sq km across 2,660 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Bhopal?
Bhopal has a literacy rate of 70.0%, which is above the Madhya Pradesh average of 59.0% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Bhopal compare to Madhya Pradesh?
Bhopal has a sex ratio of 918 (below state average of 931) and a literacy rate of 70.0% (above state average of 59.0%).
What data sources are used for Bhopal?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.