Shahpura Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shahpura Population 2026
2,58,443 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,63,177
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 • 13.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 922
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 13,791
Girls 12,715
Literacy Gap
16.7% Diff Male Literacy 69.8%
Female Literacy 53.1%
SC Population
27,575
14.4% of total
ST Population
46,696
24.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 63,031
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 25,998
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 11.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.8%
Agricultural Laborers 64.4%
Household Industries 2.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shahpura in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shahpura in 2026 is 2,58,016. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shahpura? ▼
The literacy rate of Shahpura is 61.74% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shahpura? ▼
The sex ratio of Shahpura is 933 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Shahpura in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shahpura in 2027 is 2,63,177. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shahpura population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shahpura. The Census 2011 population was 1,91,710. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shahpura in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shahpura had a total population of 1,91,710. This comprised 99,153 males and 92,557 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Jabalpur District
#3 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#131 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shahpura | Jabalpur Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.74% | 65.62% ↓ 3.9%
| 56.74% ↑ 5.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 933 | 943 ↓ 10 | 936 ↓ 2 |
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