Dewas
District in MADHYA PRADESH
Dewas District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 15,63,715 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,05,359 are males while 7,58,356 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,63,715
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 59.18%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 942
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Dewas has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.67% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 918 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 942.
Total Children
2,29,339
14.67% of population
Boys
1,19,566
52.1%
Girls
1,09,773
47.9%
Child Sex Ratio
918
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dewas stands at 942 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 80.3% while female literacy is at 57.76%, showing a gender gap of 22.54%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.67% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 17.44% of total population in Dewas.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,63,715, 7,42,676 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 71.17% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 28.83% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,28,526
- Marginal Workers
- 2,14,150
- Non-Workers
- 8,21,039
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,05,359 males (51.5%) and 7,58,356 females (48.5%) out of 15,63,715 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 9,25,369 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 80.3%, Female 57.76%, Overall %. Gender gap is 22.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dewas district in MADHYA PRADESH?
Dewas district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 15,63,715 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,05,359 males and 7,58,356 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dewas district?
The overall literacy rate of Dewas district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.3% and female literacy is 57.76%.
What is the sex ratio in Dewas district?
The sex ratio in Dewas district is 942 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Dewas district?
Dewas district has 2,29,339 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,19,566 are boys and 1,09,773 are girls. The child sex ratio is 918 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dewas district?
Out of the total population of 15,63,715, 7,42,676 people (47.5%) are engaged in work activities in Dewas district.