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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 2,09,038
- Non-Workers
- 7,94,810
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,80,520 males (51.6%) and 7,32,161 females (48.4%) out of 15,12,681 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,94,612 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 81.47%, Female 55.93%, Overall %. Gender gap is 25.5%.
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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.