Gwalior (Gird) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gwalior (Gird) Population 2026
20,16,053 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
20,52,983
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). 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 • 12.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 832
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,00,379
Girls 83,552
Literacy Gap
12.9% Diff Male Literacy 75.6%
Female Literacy 62.7%
SC Population
2,62,572
17.6% of total
ST Population
44,046
2.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 32%
Main Workers 4,16,282
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 68,600
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 73.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.2%
Agricultural Laborers 10.8%
Household Industries 3.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gwalior (Gird) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gwalior (Gird) in 2026 is 20,12,729. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Gwalior (Gird)? ▼
The literacy rate of Gwalior (Gird) is 69.64% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gwalior (Gird)? ▼
The sex ratio of Gwalior (Gird) is 864 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Gwalior (Gird) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gwalior (Gird) in 2027 is 20,52,983. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Gwalior (Gird) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Gwalior (Gird). The Census 2011 population was 14,95,487. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Gwalior (Gird) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gwalior (Gird) had a total population of 14,95,487. This comprised 8,02,391 males and 6,93,096 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Gwalior District
#1 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#3 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gwalior (Gird) | Gwalior Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 69.64% | 60.62% ↑ 9.0%
| 56.74% ↑ 12.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 864 | 865 ↓ 1 | 936 ↓ 71 |
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