Gulabganj Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gulabganj Population 2026
73,018 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
74,356
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 • 14.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 927
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,192
Girls 3,888
Literacy Gap
17.0% Diff Male Literacy 72.5%
Female Literacy 55.5%
SC Population
12,182
22.5% of total
ST Population
2,460
4.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 14,290
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,299
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 14.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 35.2%
Agricultural Laborers 48.0%
Household Industries 2.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gulabganj in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gulabganj in 2026 is 72,898. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Gulabganj? ▼
The literacy rate of Gulabganj is 64.4% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gulabganj? ▼
The sex ratio of Gulabganj is 908 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Gulabganj in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gulabganj in 2027 is 74,356. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Gulabganj population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Gulabganj. The Census 2011 population was 54,164. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Gulabganj in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gulabganj had a total population of 54,164. This comprised 28,394 males and 25,770 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Vidisha District
#10 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#336 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gulabganj | Vidisha Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 64.4% | 57.94% ↑ 6.5%
| 56.74% ↑ 7.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 908 | 896 ↑ 12 | 936 ↓ 27 |
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