Shamgarh Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shamgarh Population 2026
1,69,655 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,72,762
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 • 14.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 930
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,268
Girls 8,615
Literacy Gap
25.1% Diff Male Literacy 69.4%
Female Literacy 44.3%
SC Population
24,551
19.5% of total
ST Population
827
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 44,489
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 18,367
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 17.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 41.2%
Agricultural Laborers 40.9%
Household Industries 1.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shamgarh in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shamgarh in 2026 is 1,69,375. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shamgarh? ▼
The literacy rate of Shamgarh is 57.14% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shamgarh? ▼
The sex ratio of Shamgarh is 954 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 Shamgarh in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shamgarh in 2027 is 1,72,762. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shamgarh population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shamgarh. The Census 2011 population was 1,25,848. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shamgarh in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shamgarh had a total population of 1,25,848. This comprised 64,403 males and 61,445 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mandsaur District
#6 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#242 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shamgarh | Mandsaur Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.14% | 60.9% ↓ 3.8%
| 56.74% ↑ 0.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 954 | 962 ↓ 8 | 936 ↑ 19 |
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