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Gwalior

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Gwalior District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 20,32,036 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,90,327 are males while 9,41,709 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
20,32,036
📚 Literacy Rate
66.79%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
864

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Gwalior has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.86% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 840 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 864.

Total Children

2,61,418

12.86% of population

Boys

1,42,098

54.4%

Girls

1,19,320

45.6%

Child Sex Ratio

840

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
90.32%
Muslim
6.98%
Christian
0.20%
Sikh
1.22%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Gwalior stands at 864 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 84.7% while female literacy is at 67.38%, showing a gender gap of 17.32%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.34% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.55% of total population in Gwalior.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 20,32,036, 6,85,311 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.73% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.31% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,59,845

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,25,466

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
13,46,725

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 Gwalior district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Gwalior district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 20,32,036 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,90,327 males and 9,41,709 females.

What is the literacy rate of Gwalior district?

The overall literacy rate of Gwalior district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.7% and female literacy is 67.38%.

What is the sex ratio in Gwalior district?

The sex ratio in Gwalior district is 864 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Gwalior district?

Gwalior district has 2,61,418 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,42,098 are boys and 1,19,320 are girls. The child sex ratio is 840 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Gwalior district?

Out of the total population of 20,32,036, 6,85,311 people (33.7%) are engaged in work activities in Gwalior district.