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Ashoknagar

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Ashoknagar District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 8,45,071 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,43,837 are males while 4,01,234 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
8,45,071
📚 Literacy Rate
55.51%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
904

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Ashoknagar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.42% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 921 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 904.

Total Children

1,38,787

16.42% of population

Boys

72,239

52.1%

Girls

66,548

47.9%

Child Sex Ratio

921

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
92.09%
Muslim
4.82%
Christian
0.08%
Sikh
0.95%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Ashoknagar stands at 904 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 78.12% while female literacy is at 53.42%, showing a gender gap of 24.70%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.71% of total population in Ashoknagar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 8,45,071, 3,15,270 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.31% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.53% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.47% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,41,288

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
73,982

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,29,801

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 Ashoknagar district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Ashoknagar district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 8,45,071 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,43,837 males and 4,01,234 females.

What is the literacy rate of Ashoknagar district?

The overall literacy rate of Ashoknagar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.12% and female literacy is 53.42%.

What is the sex ratio in Ashoknagar district?

The sex ratio in Ashoknagar district is 904 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Ashoknagar district?

Ashoknagar district has 1,38,787 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 72,239 are boys and 66,548 are girls. The child sex ratio is 921 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Ashoknagar district?

Out of the total population of 8,45,071, 3,15,270 people (37.3%) are engaged in work activities in Ashoknagar district.