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Shajapur

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Shajapur District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 15,12,681 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,80,520 are males while 7,32,161 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
15,12,681
📚 Literacy Rate
59.14%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
938

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Shajapur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.40% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 938.

Total Children

2,17,759

14.40% of population

Boys

1,13,404

52.1%

Girls

1,04,355

47.9%

Child Sex Ratio

920

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
87.33%
Muslim
11.55%
Christian
0.05%
Sikh
0.04%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Shajapur stands at 938 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 81.47% while female literacy is at 55.93%, showing a gender gap of 25.54%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.40% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.50% of total population in Shajapur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 15,12,681, 7,17,871 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.46% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 70.88% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 29.12% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,08,833

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,09,038

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
7,94,810

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 Shajapur district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Shajapur district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 15,12,681 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,80,520 males and 7,32,161 females.

What is the literacy rate of Shajapur district?

The overall literacy rate of Shajapur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.47% and female literacy is 55.93%.

What is the sex ratio in Shajapur district?

The sex ratio in Shajapur district is 938 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Shajapur district?

Shajapur district has 2,17,759 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,13,404 are boys and 1,04,355 are girls. The child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Shajapur district?

Out of the total population of 15,12,681, 7,17,871 people (47.5%) are engaged in work activities in Shajapur district.