Madhya Pradesh Population

Population of Madhya Pradesh - The population of Madhya Pradesh is 72 million (2011 census), an increase of 24.34% and the population density is 196 people per square kilometer. More than 75% of state population resides in villages whose main occupation is agriculture, while the rest of the population lives in towns. Indore district is the most populated one. Number of females per thousand male (sex ratio) in the state is 919 where as the literacy rate is 63.70%.

The majority Population is Hindu while Muslims making up the largest minority community. The tribes of Madhya Pradesh population constitute over 20% of the state population and are mainly concentrated in southern part of the state. The lifestyle, culture and customs of this community mostly resemble the Hindu religion though they still strongly believe in orthodox traditions.

Gond is the best known tribe and forms the largest group in Madhya Pradesh. They mainly in habitat areas on both sides of the Narmada in the Mandla, Chhindwara, Betul and Seoni regions and the hilly terrains of the Vindhya and the Satpura region. Agaria, Pradan, Ojhan, Solahas are the descendent tribal groups originating from Gonds, with two sub castes - Rajgond and Datoliya. Bhils, the second largest tribe are largely concentrated in the area around Jhabua, Dhar and Ratlam.

Hindi is the official language of Madhya Pradesh is the most widely spoken language. It is the predominant language of the official work. For a fair amount of people in the major towns and cities and for the business class English is their second language. Malwi, Bundeli, Bagheli, Nimari are the commonly spoken regional languages.

Current Population of Madhya Pradesh in 2013 is 7,55,01,467*

* Estimated figures 2011 Census