Barwaha Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Barwaha Population 2026
4,81,597 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,90,419
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 • 14.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 925
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 25,891
Girls 23,951
Literacy Gap
18.6% Diff Male Literacy 69.2%
Female Literacy 50.6%
SC Population
57,340
16.1% of total
ST Population
64,731
18.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 1,49,709
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,758
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 21.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.6%
Agricultural Laborers 46.2%
Household Industries 1.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barwaha in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Barwaha in 2026 is 4,80,803. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Barwaha? ▼
The literacy rate of Barwaha is 60.17% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Barwaha? ▼
The sex ratio of Barwaha is 947 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Barwaha in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Barwaha in 2027 is 4,90,419. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Barwaha population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Barwaha. The Census 2011 population was 3,57,244. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Barwaha in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Barwaha had a total population of 3,57,244. This comprised 1,83,448 males and 1,73,796 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Khargone (West Nimar) District
#1 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#28 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Barwaha | Khargone (West Nimar) Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 60.17% | 51.3% ↑ 8.9%
| 56.74% ↑ 3.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 947 | 968 ↓ 21 | 936 ↑ 12 |
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