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Damoh

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Damoh District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 12,64,219 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,61,873 are males while 6,02,346 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
12,64,219
📚 Literacy Rate
59.14%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
910

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Damoh has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.18% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 910.

Total Children

1,91,968

15.18% of population

Boys

99,544

51.9%

Girls

92,424

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

928

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
93.85%
Muslim
3.79%
Christian
0.13%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Damoh stands at 910 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 79.27% while female literacy is at 59.22%, showing a gender gap of 20.05%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.49% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 13.15% of total population in Damoh.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 12,64,219, 5,74,595 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 45.45% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.13% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,89,993

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,84,602

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,89,624

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 Damoh district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Damoh district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 12,64,219 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,61,873 males and 6,02,346 females.

What is the literacy rate of Damoh district?

The overall literacy rate of Damoh district is N/A%. Male literacy is 79.27% and female literacy is 59.22%.

What is the sex ratio in Damoh district?

The sex ratio in Damoh district is 910 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Damoh district?

Damoh district has 1,91,968 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 99,544 are boys and 92,424 are girls. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Damoh district?

Out of the total population of 12,64,219, 5,74,595 people (45.5%) are engaged in work activities in Damoh district.