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Burhanpur

District in MADHYA PRADESH

Burhanpur District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 7,57,847 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,88,504 are males while 3,69,343 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
7,57,847
📚 Literacy Rate
53.93%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
951

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Burhanpur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.21% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 924 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 951.

Total Children

1,22,869

16.21% of population

Boys

63,874

52.0%

Girls

58,995

48.0%

Child Sex Ratio

924

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
72.91%
Muslim
23.86%
Christian
0.16%
Sikh
0.14%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Burhanpur stands at 951 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 71.8% while female literacy is at 56.58%, showing a gender gap of 15.22%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.48% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 30.36% of total population in Burhanpur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 7,57,847, 3,28,339 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.33% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 83.72% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 16.28% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,74,900

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
53,439

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
4,29,508

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 Burhanpur district in MADHYA PRADESH?

Burhanpur district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 7,57,847 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,88,504 males and 3,69,343 females.

What is the literacy rate of Burhanpur district?

The overall literacy rate of Burhanpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.8% and female literacy is 56.58%.

What is the sex ratio in Burhanpur district?

The sex ratio in Burhanpur district is 951 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Burhanpur district?

Burhanpur district has 1,22,869 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 63,874 are boys and 58,995 are girls. The child sex ratio is 924 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Burhanpur district?

Out of the total population of 7,57,847, 3,28,339 people (43.3%) are engaged in work activities in Burhanpur district.