Bhopal District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Bhopal, a district of Madhya Pradesh
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Madhya Pradesh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Bhopal District of Madhya Pradesh.
In 2011, Bhopal had population of 2,371,061 of which male and female were 1,236,130 and 1,134,931 respectively. In 2001 census, Bhopal had a population of 1,843,510 of which males
were 972,649 and remaining 870,861 were females. Bhopal District population
constituted 3.26 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Bhopal District was at 3.05
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 28.62 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Bhopal District recorded increase
of 36.40 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Bhopal Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Bhopal in 2011 were 80.37 compared to 80.37 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 85.42 and 74.87 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 81.94 and 66.37 in Bhopal District. Total literate in Bhopal District were 1,660,690 of which male and female were 920,314 and 740,376 respectively. In 2001, Bhopal District had 1,159,823 in its district.
Bhopal Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Bhopal, it stood at 918 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 895. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 925 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Bhopal District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.05 % | 1,755,861 |
| Muslims | 22.16 % | 525,434 |
| Christian | 0.99 % | 23,432 |
| Sikh | 0.46 % | 10,789 |
| Buddhist | 0.91 % | 21,688 |
| Jain | 1.09 % | 25,950 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 335 |
| Not Stated | 0.32 % | 7,572 |
Bhopal Population 2024
What is the population of Bhopal district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Bhopal was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Bhopal 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,371,061 | 23.71 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 2,940,000 | 29.48 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,000,000 | 30.09 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,060,000 | 30.62 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,100,000 | 31.07 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,140,000 | 31.47 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 3,180,000 | 31.81 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 3,200,000 | 32.10 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 3,230,000 | 32.35 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 3,250,000 | 32.56 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 3,270,000 | 32.75 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 3,290,000 | 32.90 Lakhs |
Bhopal Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23.71 Lakhs | 18.44 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,371,061 | 1,843,510 |
| Male | 1,236,130 | 972,649 |
| Female | 1,134,931 | 870,861 |
| Population Growth | 28.62% | 36.40% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,772 | 2,772 |
| Density/km2 | 855 | 665 |
| Proportion to Madhya Pradesh Population | 3.26% | 3.05% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 918 | 895 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 920 | 925 |
| Average Literacy | 80.37 | 74.61 |
| Male Literacy | 85.42 | 81.94 |
| Female Literacy | 74.87 | 66.37 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 304,713 | 288,916 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.85% | 15.67% |
Bhopal Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Bhopal. There were total 304,713 children under age of 0-6 against 288,916 of 2001 census. Of total 304,713 male and female were 158,721 and 145,992 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 920 compared to 925 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.85 percent of Bhopal District compared to 15.67 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.82 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Bhopal Houseless Data
In 2011, total 3,066 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 9,281. This approx 0.39142814124141% of total population of Bhopal district.
Bhopal District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Bhopal district for 2011 is 855 people per sq. km. In 2001, Bhopal district density was at 665 people per sq. km. Bhopal district administers 2,772 square kilometers of areas.
Bhopal District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Bhopal population for 2011 census, 80.85 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,917,051 people lives in urban areas of which males are 998,105 and females are 918,946.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Bhopal district is 921 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Bhopal district was 918 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 231,550 of which males and females were 120,731 and 110,819. This child population figure of Bhopal district is 12.10 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Bhopal district as per census 2011 is 83.41 % of which males and females are 87.44 % and 79.04 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,405,880 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 767,170 and 638,710 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 19.15 % population of Bhopal districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Bhopal district population living in rural areas is 454,010 of which males and females are 238,025 and 215,985 respectively.
In rural areas of Bhopal district, sex ratio is 907 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Bhopal district is considered, figure is 926 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 73,163 in rural areas of which males were 37,990 and females were 35,173. The child population comprises 15.96 % of total rural population of Bhopal district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Bhopal district is 66.91 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 76.56 and 56.23 percent respectively.
In total, 254,810 people were literate of which males and females were 153,144 and 101,666 respectively.
All details regarding Bhopal District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Bhopal District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 19.15 % | 80.85 % |
| Total Population | 454,010 | 1,917,051 |
| Male Population | 238,025 | 998,105 |
| Female Population | 215,985 | 918,946 |
| Sex Ratio | 907 | 921 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 926 | 918 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 73,163 | 231,550 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 37,990 | 120,731 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 35,173 | 110,819 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 16.11 % | 12.08 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 15.96 % | 12.10 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 16.28 % | 12.06 % |
| Literates | 254,810 | 1,405,880 |
| Male Literates | 153,144 | 767,170 |
| Female Literates | 101,666 | 638,710 |
| Average Literacy | 66.91 % | 83.41 % |
| Male Literacy | 76.56 % | 87.44 % |
| Female Literacy | 56.23 % | 79.04 % |
City/Metros in Bhopal District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Bhopal District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,886,100 | 981,860 | 904,240 |
| Cities inside Bhopal District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal (Municipal Corporation) | 1,798,218 | 936,168 | 862,050 |