Bhopal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bhopal district in Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Bhopal
Bhopal comprises 519 villages, of which 501 are inhabited and 18 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,01,805, spread across 2,772 square kilometers.
| Villages | 519(501 inhabited • 18 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 5,01,805 |
| Total Area | 2,772 km² |
Bhopal Urban & Rural Population
Bhopal had 19,17,051 people in urban areas (80.9%) and 4,54,010 people in rural areas (19.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,54,010 | 19.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 19,17,051 | 80.9% |
| Total | 23,71,061 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bhopal
The total population comprises 12,36,130 males (52.1%) and 11,34,931 females (47.9%). The sex ratio is 918 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,38,025 | 9,98,105 | 12,36,130 |
| 👩 Female | 2,15,985 | 9,18,946 | 11,34,931 |
Literacy Rate in Bhopal
The literacy rate is 70.04%. Male literacy stands at 74.45% while female literacy is 65.24%, indicating a gender gap of 9.21 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,60,690.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,53,144 | 7,67,170 | 9,20,314 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,01,666 | 6,38,710 | 7,40,376 |
| Total Literate | 2,54,810 | 14,05,880 | 16,60,690 |
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About Bhopal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 23,71,061 with a literacy rate of 70.04% and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bhopal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.