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Bhopal

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Bhopal District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 23,71,061 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,36,130 are males while 11,34,931 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
23,71,061
📚 Literacy Rate
70.04%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
918

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Bhopal has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.85% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 918.

Total Children

3,04,713

12.85% of population

Boys

1,58,721

52.1%

Girls

1,45,992

47.9%

Child Sex Ratio

920

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
74.05%
Muslim
22.16%
Christian
0.99%
Sikh
0.46%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Bhopal stands at 918 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 85.42% while female literacy is at 74.87%, showing a gender gap of 10.55%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.93% of total population in Bhopal.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 23,71,061, 8,67,457 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.39% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.61% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,06,036

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,61,421

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
15,03,604

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MADHYA PRADESH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bhopal district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Bhopal district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 23,71,061 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,36,130 males and 11,34,931 females.

What is the literacy rate of Bhopal district?

The overall literacy rate of Bhopal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.42% and female literacy is 74.87%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhopal district?

The sex ratio in Bhopal district is 918 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Bhopal district?

Bhopal district has 3,04,713 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,58,721 are boys and 1,45,992 are girls. The child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Bhopal district?

Out of the total population of 23,71,061, 8,67,457 people (36.6%) are engaged in work activities in Bhopal district.