Dewas Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dewas Taluka Population 2026
6,72,191 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
6,76,266
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.83% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 13.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 912
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 34,477
Girls 31,427
Literacy Gap
16.8% Diff Male Literacy 76.7%
Female Literacy 59.9%
SC Population
1,05,658
20.9% of total
ST Population
20,660
4.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 1,66,480
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 46,186
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 46.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 27.0%
Agricultural Laborers 24.6%
Household Industries 2.1%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,21,861 | 5,05,948 | +19.93% |
| Literacy Rate | 60.02% | 68.58% | +8.6% |
| Sex Ratio | 925 | 938 | +13 |
Decadal Growth Rate
19.93%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.83%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dewas Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dewas Taluka in 2026 is 6,64,113. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.83%.
What is the literacy rate of Dewas Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Dewas Taluka is 68.58% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dewas Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Dewas Taluka is 938 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dewas Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dewas Taluka in 2027 is 6,76,266. This projection is based on the 1.83% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Dewas Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Dewas Taluka population grew from 4,21,861 in 2001 to 5,05,948 in 2011, a decadal growth of 19.93%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.83%.
What was the population of Dewas Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dewas Taluka had a total population of 5,05,948. This comprised 2,61,043 males and 2,44,905 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Dewas District
#1 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#12 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dewas Taluka | Dewas Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.58% | 56.6% ↑ 12.0%
| 56.74% ↑ 11.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 938 | 943 ↓ 4 | 936 ↑ 3 |
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