Dhar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Dhar
Dhar comprises 1,535 villages, of which 1,477 are inhabited and 58 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,25,914, spread across 8,153 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,535(1,477 inhabited • 58 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 4,25,914 |
| Total Area | 8,153 km² |
Dhar Urban & Rural Population
Dhar had 4,13,221 people in urban areas (18.9%) and 17,72,572 people in rural areas (81.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,72,572 | 81.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,13,221 | 18.9% |
| Total | 21,85,793 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dhar
The total population comprises 11,12,725 males (50.9%) and 10,73,068 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 964 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,95,113 | 2,17,612 | 11,12,725 |
| 👩 Female | 8,77,459 | 1,95,609 | 10,73,068 |
Literacy Rate in Dhar
The literacy rate is 49.29%. Male literacy stands at 57.38% while female literacy is 40.9%, indicating a gender gap of 16.48 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,77,338.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,77,831 | 1,60,648 | 6,38,479 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,18,642 | 1,20,217 | 4,38,859 |
| Total Literate | 7,96,473 | 2,80,865 | 10,77,338 |
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About Dhar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dhar in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 21,85,793 with a literacy rate of 49.29% and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dhar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.