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Dhar

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Dhar District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 21,85,793 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,12,725 are males while 10,73,068 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
21,85,793
📚 Literacy Rate
49.29%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
964

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Dhar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.47% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 964.

Total Children

3,59,949

16.47% of population

Boys

1,86,684

51.9%

Girls

1,73,265

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

928

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
93.84%
Muslim
5.32%
Christian
0.10%
Sikh
0.07%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Dhar stands at 964 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 68.95% while female literacy is at 48.77%, showing a gender gap of 20.18%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 55.94% of total population in Dhar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 21,85,793, 10,27,974 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.03% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.17% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.83% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,83,019

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,44,955

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,57,819

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 Dhar district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Dhar district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 21,85,793 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,12,725 males and 10,73,068 females.

What is the literacy rate of Dhar district?

The overall literacy rate of Dhar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 68.95% and female literacy is 48.77%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhar district?

The sex ratio in Dhar district is 964 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Dhar district?

Dhar district has 3,59,949 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,86,684 are boys and 1,73,265 are girls. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Dhar district?

Out of the total population of 21,85,793, 10,27,974 people (47.0%) are engaged in work activities in Dhar district.