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Brave, bold men and women, these are what we need; vigour in blood, muscles of iron and nerves of steel - Vivekanand -Vivekananda 40

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY 3 POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY State-wise composition indicates that out of every 100 persons in India, about 16 are from Uttar Pradesh, 9 each from Maharashtra and Bihar, 8 from West Bengal, 7 from Andhra Pradesh, 6 each from Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, 5 each from Karnataka and Gujarat, 3 each from Orissa, Kerala, Jharkhand and Assam and 11 are from other States and Union Territories. 3.1 SIZE OF POPULATION - INDIA AND MADHYA PRADESH This chapter analyzes the population size, decadal growth rate, area and density of population of Madhya Pradesh according to the provisional results of Census 2011. India s population at 00.00 hours of 1st March, 2011 is 1,21,01,93,422 consisting of 62,37,24,248 males and 58,64,69,174 females. Population of Madhya Pradesh is 7,25,97,565 comprising 3,76,12,920 males and 3,49,84,645 females, contributing 6 percent to India s total population. In terms of population size, the state has moved up to 6th rank in this census from its 7th position in Census 2001. States that are larger in population size compared to Madhya Pradesh are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh in descending order of population (Statement 3.1). The highest population among all the States/Union Territories is in Uttar Pradesh (19,95,81,477) while the lowest population is in Lakshadweep - Union Territory (64,429) as shown in Table-1 (annexure) and Figure 3.1 Statement 3.1 Top five and bottom five States/UTs by population size State/UT Top Five States Population Uttar Pradesh 19,95,81,477 Maharashtra 11,23,72,972 Bihar 10,38,04,637 West Bengal 9,13,47,736 Andhra Pradesh 8,46,65,533 Bottom Five States State/UT Population Lakshadweep 64,429 Daman & Diu 2,42,911 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 3,42,853 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 3,79,944 Sikkim 6,07,688 PHOTO COURTESY : UNICEF PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 41

In Census 2011, India s population has increased by 408 percent since 1901 and in case of Madhya Pradesh this increase is 473 percent, slightly higher in percentage points as compared to the all India figure. Population of India and Madhya Pradesh from the year 1901 to 2011 is given in Statement 3.2 and Figure 3.2 and 3.3 Statement 3.2 Population of India and Madhya Pradesh since 1901 to 2011 Year India Madhya Pradesh Year India Madhya Pradesh 1901 23,83,96,327 1,26,79,214 1961 43,92,34,771 2,32,17,910 1911 25,20,93,390 1,42,49,382 1971 54,81,59,652 3,00,16,625 1921 25,13,21,213 1,39,06,774 1981 68,33,29,097 3,81,68,507 1931 27,89,77,238 1,53,26,879 1991* 84,64,21,039 4,85,66,242 1941 31,86,60,580 1,71,75,722 2001 1,02,87,37,436 6,03,48,023 1951 36,10,88,090 1,86,14,931 2011 1,21,01,93,422 7,25,97,565 *Source : General Population Tables, India, States and Union Territories, Part-1, 2001 Fig. 3.2 Decadal increase in Population : India Decadal increase in Population India 1400000000 1200000000 1000000000 800000000 600000000 400000000 200000000 0 1901 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 Population Census Year 42

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Fig. 3.3 Decadal increase in Population : Madhya Pradesh Decadal increase in Population Madhya Pradesh 80000000 70000000 60000000 Population 50000000 40000000 30000000 20000000 10000000 0 1901 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 Census Year Statement 3.3 India and World Population 3.2 INDIA, MADHYA PRADESH AND WORLD POPULATION India is the second most populated country in the world next only to China. Population of the third most populated country USA is almost one-fourth that of India as shown in Statment 3.3 and Figure 3.4 Countries Population (in Growth Density thousand) Rate China 13,54,146 6.66 141 India* 12,10,193 17.64 382 USA ** 3,08,745 9.90 33 Indonesia 2,32,517 12.46 122 Brazil 1,95,423 11.51 23 Pakistan 1,84,753 22.09 232 Bangladesh 1,64,425 15.54 1142 Nepal 29,853 20.04 203 Afghanistan 29,117 34.92 45 Australia 21,512 10.42 3 Sri Lanka 20,410 8.40 311 Greece 11,183 2.18 85 (Source:World Population Prospects, the 2008 Revision 2010,UN) * India as per provisional figures of Census 2011 ** USA as per Census 2010 figures on the website of US Census Bureau Population 1400000000 1200000000 1000000000 800000000 600000000 400000000 200000000 0 Fig. 3.4 India and World Population China India* USA** Countries Indonesia Brazil Pakistan Bangladesh While comparing the population figures of the state of Madhya Pradesh with other countries as shown in Statement 3.4 and Figure-3.5, it is observed that the state s population is more than that of many countries in the world like Thailand, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Myanmar and South Africa. Whereas, its population is slightly lower than that of countries like Iran, Turkey and Germany. Only seventeen countries in the world have population more than that of Madhya Pradesh. PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 43

Statement 3.4 Madhya Pradesh and World Population Population of Madhya Pradesh is more than the combined population of Afghanistan, Australia and Sri Lanka. In the last decade, Madhya Pradesh has added population more than that of Greece. 100000000 Madhya Pradesh and other Countries Population (in thousand) Density Germany 82,057-0.02 230 Turkey 75,705 13.03 97 Iran 75,078 11.53 46 Madhya Pradesh* 72,597 20.30 236 Thailand 68,139 8.88 133 France 62,637 5.77 114 United Kingdom 61,899 4.96 255 Italy 60,098 5.09 199 Myanmar 50,496 8.01 75 South Africa 50,492 11.80 41 Source:World Population Prospects, the 2008 Revision 2010, UN *Madhya Pradesh as per provisional figures of Census 2011 Fig. 3.5 Madhya Pradesh and World Population 80000000 Population 60000000 40000000 20000000 0 Germany Turky Iran Madhya Pradesh* Thailand France United Kingdom Italy Madhya Pradesh and other countries Myanmar South Africa 3.3 POPULATION IN EAG STATES Statement 3.5 Total population in EAG States EAG States Total population in 2011 India 1,21,01,93,422 Uttar Pradesh 19,95,81,477 Bihar 10,38,04,637 Madhya Pradesh 7,25,97,565 Rajasthan 6,86,21,012 Orissa 4,19,47,358 Jharkhand 3,29,66,238 Chhattisgarh 2,55,40,196 Uttarakhand 1,01,16,752 Empowered Action Group (EAG) was set up to facilitate preparation of area specific programmes in eight states, namely, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand which have lagged behind in containing population growth to manageable levels. EAG states constitute 45.9 percent share in total population of the country. Among EAG states, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state whereas Uttarakhand is least populated. Madhya Pradesh is third most populous among the EAG states. It is pertinent to mention that the most populous state Uttar Pradesh is almost 20 times bigger than the least populated state Uttarakhand, as far as size of population is concerned as shown in Statement 3.5 and Figure 3.6 44

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY 200000000 Fig. 3.6 Population in EAG States 150000000 Population 100000000 50000000 0 Uttar Pradesh Bihar Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Orissa EAG States Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Uttarakhand 3.4 MADHYA PRADESH AND NEIGHBOURING STATES Madhya Pradesh is surrounded by five states namely Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have higher population while Rajasthan, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh have lower population than Madhya Pradesh. This is shown in Statement 3.6 and Figure 3.7 Statement 3.6 Madhya Pradesh and Neighbouring States Rank in 2011 State Population in 2011 Percentage share to total population of India Rank in 2001 2011 2001 - India 1,21,01,93,422 100.0 - - 1 Uttar Pradesh 19,95,81,477 16.5 16.2 1 2 Maharashtra 11,23,72,972 9.3 9.4 2 6 Madhya Pradesh 7,25,97,565 6.0 6.1 7 8 Rajasthan 6,86,21,012 5.7 5.5 8 10 Gujarat 6,03,83,628 5.0 4.9 10 16 Chhattisgarh 2,55,40,196 2.1 2.0 17 Fig. 3.7 Population in Neighbouring States of Madhya Pradesh 200000000 150000000 Population 100000000 50000000 0 Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Gujarat Chhattisgarh Madhya Pradesh and Neighbouring States PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 45

3.5 POPULATION IN DISTRICTS OF MADHYA PRADESH Among districts, the population of Indore (32,72,335) is highest followed by Jabalpur (24,60,714), Sagar (23,78,295), Bhopal (23,68,145) and Rewa (23,63,744) while the population of Harda (5,70,302) is lowest followed by Umaria (6,43,579), Sheopur (6,87,952), Dindori (7,04,218) and Alirajpur (7,28,677) as shown in the Statement 3.7 and Figure 3.8 Out of 100 persons of Madhya Pradesh, about 5 are from Indore district, 3 each from Jabalpur, Sagar, Bhopal, Rewa, Satna, Dhar, Chhindwara, Gwalior, Ujjain, Morena and Khargone (West Nimar) and rest 62 are from remaining 38 districts. Statement 3.7 Top five and bottom five districts by population size Top Five Districts District Population Indore 32,72,335 Jabalpur 24,60,714 Sagar 23,78,295 Bhopal 23,68,145 Rewa 23,63,744 District Bottom Five Districts Population Harda 5,70,302 Umaria 6,43,579 Sheopur 6,87,952 Dindori 7,04,218 Alirajpur 7,28,677 46

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY While comparing the percentage share of population among districts, Indore (4.5%) has highest share, followed by Jabalpur (3.4%), Sagar (3.3%), Bhopal (3.3%) and Rewa (3.3%). The districts with lowest percentage share of population are Harda (0.8%), Umaria (0.9%), Sheopur (0.9%), Dindori (1.0%) and Alirajpur (1.0%). Number of male and female population in districts is depicted in Figure 3.9 Fig. 3.9 Male and Female Population in Districts of Madhya Pradesh Females Males 3500000 3000000 2500000 Population 2000000 1500000 1000000 500000 0 Sheopur Morena Bhind Gwalior Datia Shivpuri Tikamgarh Chhattarpur Panna Sagar Damoh Satna Rewa Umaria Neemuch Mandsaur Ratlam Ujjain Shajapur Dewas Dhar Indore Khargone (West Nimar) Barwani Rajgarh Vidisha Bhopal Sehore District Raisen Betul Harda Hoshangabad Katni Jabalpur Narsimhapur Dindori Mandla Chhindwara Seoni Balaghat Guna Ashoknagar Shahdol Anuppur Sidhi Singrauli Jhabua Alirajpur Khandwa (East Nimar ) Burhanpur Statement 3.8 shows ranking of districts by population size in the state. The top three districts, in terms of population size, namely, Indore, Jabalpur and Sagar continue to occupy their first, second and third position of 2001 in 2011. Bhopal district has climbed to fourth position in 2011 from its seventh position in 2001. The bottom three districts in terms of population size are Harda, Umaria and Sheopur, same as in 2001. PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 47

Statement 3.8 Ranking of Districts by Population size : 2001 and 2011 Rank in 2011 District Population 2011 Percent share of District Populaion 2001 Percent share of District Rank in 2001 1 Indore 32,72,335 4.5 24,65,827 4.1 1 2 Jabalpur 24,60,714 3.4 21,51,203 3.6 2 3 Sagar 23,78,295 3.3 20,21,987 3.4 3 4 Bhopal 23,68,145 3.3 18,43,510 3.1 7 5 Rewa 23,63,744 3.3 19,73,306 3.3 4 6 Satna 22,28,619 3.1 18,70,104 3.1 5 7 Dhar 21,84,672 3.0 17,40,329 2.9 8 8 Chhindwara 20,90,306 2.9 18,49,283 3.1 6 9 Gwalior 20,30,543 2.8 16,32,109 2.7 10 10 Ujjain 19,86,597 2.7 17,10,982 2.8 9 11 Morena 19,65,137 2.7 15,92,714 2.6 11 12 Khargone (West Nimar) 18,72,413 2.6 15,24,637 2.5 12 13 Chhatarpur 17,62,857 2.4 14,74,723 2.4 14 14 Shivpuri 17,25,818 2.4 14,06,031 2.3 16 15 Bhind 17,03,562 2.3 14,28,559 2.4 15 16 Balaghat 17,01,156 2.3 14,97,968 2.5 13 17 Betul 15,75,247 2.2 13,95,175 2.3 17 18 Dewas 15,63,107 2.2 13,08,223 2.2 18 19 Rajgarh 15,46,541 2.1 12,54,085 2.1 20 20 Shajapur 15,12,353 2.1 12,90,685 2.1 19 21 Vidisha 14,58,212 2.0 12,14,857 2.0 22 22 Ratlam 14,54,483 2.0 12,15,393 2.0 21 23 Tikamgarh 14,44,920 2.0 12,02,998 2.0 23 24 Barwani 13,85,659 1.9 10,86,366 1.8 27 25 Seoni 13,78,876 1.9 11,66,608 1.9 25 26 Mandsaur 13,39,832 1.8 11,83,724 2.0 24 27 Raisen 13,31,699 1.8 11,25,154 1.9 26 28 Sehore 13,11,008 1.8 10,78,912 1.8 30 29 Khandwa (East Nimar) 13,09,443 1.8 10,78,251 1.8 31 30 Katni 12,91,684 1.8 10,64,167 1.8 32 31 Damoh 12,63,703 1.7 10,83,949 1.8 29 32 Hoshangabad 12,40,975 1.7 10,84,265 1.8 28 33 Guna 12,40,938 1.7 9,77,827 1.6 33 34 Singrauli 11,78,132 1.6 9,20,169 1.5 35 35 Sidhi 11,26,515 1.6 9,10,983 1.5 36 36 Narsimhapur 10,92,141 1.5 9,57,646 1.6 34 37 Shahdol 10,64,989 1.5 9,08,148 1.5 37 38 Mandla 10,53,522 1.5 8,94,236 1.5 38 39 Jhabua 10,24,091 1.4 7,84,286 1.3 40 40 Panna 10,16,028 1.4 8,56,558 1.4 39 41 Ashoknagar 8,44,979 1.2 6,88,940 1.1 42 42 Neemuch 8,25,958 1.1 7,26,070 1.2 41 43 Datia 7,86,375 1.1 6,64,159 1.1 44 44 Burhanpur 7,56,993 1.0 6,34,883 1.1 45 45 Anuppur 7,49,521 1.0 6,67,155 1.1 43 46 Alirajpur 7,28,677 1.0 6,10,275 1.0 46 47 Dindori 7,04,218 1.0 5,80,730 1.0 47 48 Sheopur 6,87,952 0.9 5,59,495 0.9 48 49 Umaria 6,43,579 0.9 5,15,963 0.9 49 50 Harda 5,70,302 0.8 4,74,416 0.8 50 48 Statement 3.9 reveals that the state population has increased in absolute number by 1,22,49,542 during the decade 2001-11 compared to 1,17,81,781 in decade 1991-01. Districtwise analysis shows that Indore ranks first with decadal growth of population in absolute number with 8,06,508 persons contributing to 6.6 percent to total growth of state population during 2001-11 followed by Bhopal with 5,24,635 persons (4.3%), Dhar with 4,44,343 persons (3.6%), Gwalior with 398,434 persons (3.3%) and Rewa with 3,90,438 persons (3.2%) as compared with 1991-01.

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Districts with minimum percentage of total growth of the state are Anuppur (0.7%) with increase of 82,366 persons followed by Harda (0.8%) with 95,886 persons, Neemuch (0.8%) with 99,888 persons, Alirajpur (1.0%) with 1,18,402 persons and Burhanpur (1.00%) with 1,22,110 persons in comparison to the respective decadal growth of population during the Census 1991-01. Statement 3.9 Decadal growth of population and percentage contribution to total growth of the State 1991-01 & 2001-11 District Code States/ Districts Decadal growth of population (Absolute) Percentage contribution to total growth of the state 1991-2001 2001-2011 1991-2001 2001-2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 Madhya Pradesh 1,17,81,781 1,22,49,542 100 100 01 Sheopur 1,28,015 1,28,457 1.1 1.1 02 Morena 3,13,620 3,72,423 2.7 3.0 03 Bhind 2,09,559 2,75,003 1.8 2.3 04 Gwalior 3,38,542 3,98,434 2.9 3.3 05 Datia 1,19,612 1,22,216 1.0 1.0 06 Shivpuri 3,02,241 3,19,787 2.6 2.6 07 Tikamgarh 2,62,169 2,41,922 2.2 2.0 08 Chhatarpur 3,16,647 2,88,134 2.7 2.4 09 Panna 1,68,613 1,59,470 1.4 1.3 10 Sagar 3,74,251 3,56,308 3.2 2.9 11 Damoh 1,85,824 1,79,754 1.6 1.5 12 Satna 4,04,720 3,58,515 3.4 2.9 13 Rewa 4,18,319 3,90,438 3.6 3.2 14 Umaria 95,148 1,27,616 0.8 1.0 15 Neemuch 1,27,731 99,888 1.1 0.8 16 Mandsaur 2,26,855 1,56,108 1.9 1.3 17 Ratlam 2,43,505 2,39,090 2.1 2.0 18 Ujjain 3,27,896 2,75,615 2.8 2.3 19 Shajapur 2,57,437 2,21,668 2.2 1.8 20 Dewas 2,74,416 2,54,884 2.3 2.1 21 Dhar 3,72,917 4,44,343 3.2 3.6 22 Indore 6,29,912 8,06,508 5.4 6.6 23 Khargone (West Nimar) 3,32,117 3,47,776 2.8 2.8 24 Barwani 2,50,741 2,99,293 2.1 2.4 25 Rajgarh 2,61,321 2,92,456 2.2 2.4 26 Vidisha 2,44,469 2,43,355 2.1 2.0 27 Bhopal 4,92,031 5,24,635 4.2 4.3 28 Sehore 2,37,554 2,32,096 2.0 1.9 29 Raisen 2,48,693 2,06,545 2.1 1.7 30 Betul 2,13,674 1,80,072 1.8 1.5 31 Harda 93,654 95,886 0.8 0.8 32 Hoshangabad 1,97,816 1,56,710 1.7 1.3 33 Katni 1,82,242 2,27,517 1.6 1.9 34 Jabalpur 3,83,166 3,09,511 3.3 2.5 35 Narsimhapur 1,72,150 1,34,495 1.5 1.1 36 Dindori 68,881 1,23,488 0.6 1.0 37 Mandla 1,14,822 1,59,286 1.0 1.3 38 Chhindwara 2,80,581 2,41,023 2.4 2.0 39 Seoni 1,65,777 2,12,268 1.4 1.7 40 Balaghat 1,32,098 2,03,188 1.1 1.7 41 Guna 2,26,767 2,63,111 1.9 2.2 42 Ashoknagar 1,29,683 1,56,039 1.1 1.3 43 Shahdol 1,41,168 1,56,841 1.2 1.3 44 Anuppur 1,11,081 82,366 0.9 0.7 45 Sidhi 2,01,547 2,15,532 1.7 1.8 46 Singrauli 2,56,171 2,57,963 2.2 2.1 47 Jhabua 1,37,362 2,39,805 1.2 2.0 48 Alirajpur 1,26,794 1,18,402 1.1 1.0 49 Khandwa (East Nimar) 1,79,655 2,31,192 1.5 1.9 50 Burhanpur 1,01,817 1,22,110 0.9 1.0 PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 49

3.6 DECADAL GROWTH RATE OF POPULATION - INDIA AND MADHYA PRADESH In Census 2011, India has registered a decadal growth of 17.6 percent and Madhya Pradesh that of 20.3 percent, over the Census 2011 figures. Thus, the growth rate in the state is higher by 2.7 percentage points compared to national average. While comparing population of the state since 1901, we find that there has been comparatively lesser growth of population during the first half of the last century 1901 to 1951. Thereafter, there was steady growth of population during 1951 to 1971. The decadal growth rate in 1951-61 was 24.7 percent and in 1961-71 was 29.3 percent. The declining trend in population started from Census 1971, a decline from 29.3 percent in 1961-71 to 27.2 percent in 1971-81 and 1981-91, 24.3 percent in 1991-01 and 20.3 percent in 2001-11 as shown in Figure 3.10 35 Fig. 3.10 Decadal : 1901-11 to 2001-11 India Madhya Pradesh 30 25 20 15 10 5 0-5 1901-11 1911-21 1921-31 1931-41 1941-51 1951-61 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year The highest growth rate in 2001-11 among states and UTs of India is recorded in Dadar & Nagar Haveli (55.5%) followed by Daman & Diu (53.5%), Meghalaya (27.8%), Puducherry (27.7%) and Arunachal Pradesh (25.9%). The states/uts with negative /lowest growth rate is recorded in Nagaland (-0.5%) followed by Kerala (4.9%), Lakshadweep (6.2%), Andaman & Nicobar Islands (6.7%) and Goa (8.2%) as shown in Statement 3.10.The decadal growth rate in the state during the period 1901 to 2011 is shown in Figure 3.11 Statement 3.10 Top five and bottom five States/UTs by growth rate State/UT Top five States/UTs Dadar & Nagar Haveli 55.5 Daman & Diu 53.5 Meghalaya 27.8 Puducherry 27.7 Arunachal Pradesh 25.9 Bottom five States/UTs State/UT Nagaland -0.5 Kerala 4.9 Lakshadweep 6.2 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 6.7 Goa 8.2 50

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Note : The estimated birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate, 2009 in the state is 27.7, 8.5 and 67 respectively compared to 31.0, 10.1 and 86 in 2001 as per the SRS Bulletin (volume 45 No. 1). Further, the yearly trends on vital rates during the decade 2001-11, in respect of all these three important vital components is declining {Reference: Family Welfare Statistics in India, 2009 report (based on Sample Registration System, RGI)}. The effect of these vital rates is reflected in overall decline in decadal growth rate in the state. Fig. 3.11 Decadal growth rate of Madhya Pradesh : 1901 to 2011 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0-5 1901-11 1911-21 1921-31 1931-41 1941-51 1951-61 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year 3.7 DECADAL GROWTH RATE - INDIA, MADHYA PRADESH AND WORLD As per Statement 3.3, the decadal growth rate was maximum in Afghanistan (34.9%) followed by Pakistan (22.1%), Nepal (20.0%) and India (17.6%) while China (6.7%) has comparatively lower decadal growth rate as shown in Figure 3.12 Fig. 3.12 Decadal growth rate of India and other countries 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 China India* U S A Indonesia Brazil Pakistan Countries Bangladesh Nepal Afghanistan Australia Sri Lanka Greece PHOTO COURTESY : UNICEF On comparing the growth rate of Madhya Pradesh with countries of comparable population size, we find that the countries have lesser growth rates as shown below in Figure 3.13 and Statment 3.4 PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 51

25 Fig. 3.13 Decadal of Madhya Pradesh against other countries 20 15 10 5 0 Turkey Iran Madhya Pradesh* Thailand France Madhya Pradesh and other countries United Kingdom Italy Myanmar South Africa 3.8 GROWTH RATE IN EAG STATES Bihar has registered highest growth rate of 25.1 percent whereas Orissa has registered the lowest growth rate of 14.0 percent among EAG states. Madhya Pradesh (20.3%) is placed at fifth number among 8 EAG states while national growth rate is 17.6 percent in 2001-11 as shown in Statement 3.11 and Figure 3.14 Statement 3.11 in EAG States EAG States Decadal Growth Rate (2001-11) 30 Fig. 3.14 Decadal in EAG States India 17.6 Bihar 25.1 Chhattisgarh 22.6 Jharkhand 22.3 Rajasthan 21.4 Madhya Pradesh 20.3 Uttar Pradesh 20.1 Uttarakhand 19.2 Orissa 14.0 25 20 15 10 5 0 India Bihar Chhattisgarh Jharkhand EAG States Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Orissa 52

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY 3.9 GROWTH RATE IN NEIGHBOURING STATES OF MADHYA PRADESH Highest decadal growth rate is observed in Chhattisgarh (22.6%) among five neighbouring states of Madhya Pradesh while lowest growth rate is in Maharashtra (16.0%) during 2001-11 as shown in Statement 3.12 and Figure 3.15 Statement 3.12 Percentage Decadal variation in Population from 1961-71 to 2001-11 Madhya Pradesh and 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Neighbouring States India 24.8 24.7 23.9 21.5 17.6 Chhattisgarh 27.1 20.4 25.7 18.3 22.6 Rajasthan 27.8 33.0 28.4 28.4 21.4 Madhya Pradesh 29.3 27.2 27.2 24.3 20.3 Uttar Pradesh 19.5 25.4 25.6 25.9 20.1 Gujarat 29.4 27.7 21.2 22.7 19.2 Maharashtra 27.5 24.5 25.7 22.7 16.0 35 Fig. 3.15 Decadal variation in neighbouring states of Madhya Pradesh India Chhattisgarh Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Maharashtra 30 25 20 15 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year 3.10 GROWTH RATE IN DISTRICTS OF MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh has registered 20.3 percent of decadal growth rate during 2001-11. Among districts, Indore has registered highest growth rate of 32.7 percent followed by Jhabua with 30.6 percent and Bhopal with 28.5 percent. On the other hand, Anuppur recorded lowest growth of 12.3 percent followed by Betul with 12.9 percent and Chhindwara 13.0 percent, as shown in Statement 3.13 and Statement 3.16. There are 10 out of 50 districts in the state which have recorded higher growth rate of population in 2001-11 compared to previous decade 1991-01. These districts are Bhind, Umaria, Katni, Dindori, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat, Jhabua, Khandwa (East Nimar) and Burhanpur. PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 53

Statement 3.13 Top five and bottom five districts by decadal growth rates in States : 2001-11 District Top Five Districts Indore 32.7 Jhabua 30.6 Bhopal 28.5 Singrauli 28.0 Barwani 27.6 Bottom Five Districts District Anuppur 12.3 Betul 12.9 Chhindwara 13.0 Mandsaur 13.2 Balaghat 13.6 On analysis of districts by percent decadal growth in different ranges, Statement 3.14 reveals that there are no districts with less than 12 percent decadal growth. Nine districts with 18.0 percent share to total state population of the state have decadal growth rate between the range of 12 to 15 percent. Further, there are fifteen districts with 28.3 percent share to total population which have growth rate between the range of 18 to 21 percent. The maximum percentage decadal growth rate of more than 30 percent is in two districts, constituting a share of 5.9 percent to the total state population in Census 2011. Statement 3.14 Distribution of Districts by range of Percentage Decadal Growth : 1991-2001 and 2001-2011 Percentage Decadal Growth Number of Districts 1991-2001 Percentage of Population to Total Population 2001 Number of Districts 2001-2011 Percentage of Population to Total Population 2011 1 2 3 4 5 <12 1 1.6 0 0 12-15 2 4.5 9 18.0 15-18 3 7.1 6 12.8 18-21 7 11.1 15 28.3 21-24 11 18.3 11 19.8 24-27 11 25.1 4 8.4 27-30 10 23.4 3 6.8 30+ 5 8.8 2 5.9 3.11 EXPONENTIAL GROWTH RATE Exponential Growth of population is based on a model wherein, the amount of increment of a steadily increasing population, per instance of time, rises continuously in proportion to the population itself. Statement 3.15 reveals that there is no district which has registered annual exponential growth rate of less than one during the decade 2001-11, as compared to one district during last decade. The number of districts registering annual exponential growth rate of 1.5 to 1.9 has increased from 15 to 24 in 2001-11 as compared to 1991-01. Number of districts registering annual exponential growth rate in the range of 2.0 to 2.4 has fallen to 13, constituting 25.4 percent of total population of the state in 2001-11; against 25 districts in 1991-01 which constituted 53.1 percent of population. 54

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Statement 3.15 Distribution of Districts by range of annual exponential growth : 1991-01 & 2001-11 Annual exponential growth rate Number of Districts 1991-2001 Percentage of population to total population Number of Districts 2001-2011 Percentage of population to total population 1 2 3 4 5 <1.0 1 2.5 0 1.0-1.4 2 2.4 10 20.7 1.5-1.9 15 27.5 24 44.7 2.0-2.4 25 53.1 13 25.4 2.5-2.9 5 9.9 3 9.2 3.0+ 2 4.6 0 0.0 Statement 3.16 shows that while comparing the decadal growth rate during the two consecutive decades 1991-01 and 2001-11, the state has registered a decline in growth rate by 4.0 percent. On comparison of district level growth rates, it is observed that the maximum decline is in Singrauli (-10.6%), Mandsaur (-10.5%), Raisen (-10.0%) and Satna (-8.4%). The annual exponential growth rate is maximum in Indore (2.8%) followed by Jhabua (2.7%), Bhopal (2.5%), Singrauli (2.5%) and Barwani (2.4%) during 2001-11. PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 55

Statement 3.16 Population, Percentage decadal growth and annual exponential growth rates 1991-01 and 2001-11 District Code State/District Total Population Percentage decadal growth 2001 2011 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Madhya Pradesh 6,03,48,023 7,25,97,565 27.2 24.3 20.3 1 Sheopur 5,59,495 6,87,952 33.3 29.7 23.0 2 Morena 15,92,714 19,65,137 30.6 24.5 23.4 3 Bhind 14,28,559 17,03,562 25.2 17.2 19.3 4 Gwalior 16,32,109 20,30,543 28.0 26.2 24.4 5 Datia 6,64,159 7,86,375 26.1 22.0 18.4 6 Shivpuri 14,06,031 17,25,818 30.9 27.4 22.7 7 Tikamgarh 12,02,998 14,44,920 27.7 27.9 20.1 8 Chhatarpur 14,74,723 17,62,857 30.6 27.3 19.5 9 Panna 8,56,558 10,16,028 27.4 24.5 18.6 10 Sagar 20,21,987 23,78,295 24.5 22.7 17.6 11 Damoh 10,83,949 12,63,703 24.5 20.7 16.6 12 Satna 18,70,104 22,28,619 27.1 27.6 19.2 13 Rewa 19,73,306 23,63,744 28.8 26.9 19.8 14 Umaria 5,15,963 6,43,579 31.8 22.6 24.7 15 Neemuch 7,26,070 8,25,958 22.6 21.4 13.8 16 Mandsaur 11,83,724 13,39,832 23.4 23.7 13.2 17 Ratlam 12,15,393 14,54,483 24.2 25.1 19.7 18 Ujjain 17,10,982 19,86,597 23.8 23.7 16.1 19 Shajapur 12,90,685 15,12,353 23.0 24.9 17.2 20 Dewas 13,08,223 15,63,107 30.0 26.5 19.5 21 Dhar 17,40,329 21,84,672 29.3 27.3 25.5 22 Indore 24,65,827 32,72,335 30.3 34.3 32.7 23 Khargone ( West Nimar) 15,24,637 18,72,413 23.0 27.9 22.8 24 Barwani 10,86,366 13,85,659 26.4 30.0 27.5 25 Rajgarh 12,54,085 15,46,541 23.9 26.3 23.3 26 Vidisha 12,14,857 14,58,212 23.9 25.2 20.0 27 Bhopal 18,43,510 23,68,145 51.1 36.4 28.5 28 Sehore 10,78,912 13,11,008 28.0 28.2 21.5 29 Raisen 11,25,154 13,31,699 23.4 28.4 18.4 30 Betul 13,95,175 15,75,247 27.7 18.1 12.9 31 Harda 4,74,416 5,70,302 29.1 24.6 20.2 32 Hoshangabad 10,84,265 12,40,975 25.0 22.3 14.5 33 Katni 10,64,167 12,91,684 23.4 20.7 21.4 34 Jabalpur 21,51,203 24,60,714 19.1 21.7 14.4 35 Narsimhapur 9,57,646 10,92,141 20.8 21.9 14.0 36 Dindori 5,80,730 7,04,218 24.9 13.5 21.3 37 Mandla 8,94,236 10,53,522 24.2 14.7 17.8 38 Chhindwara 18,49,283 20,90,306 27.2 17.9 13.0 39 Seoni 11,66,608 13,78,876 23.6 16.6 18.2 40 Balaghat 14,97,968 17,01,156 19.0 9.7 13.6 41 Guna 9,77,827 12,40,938 34.7 30.2 26.9 42 Ashoknagar 6,88,940 8,44,979 25.8 23.2 22.6 43 Shahdol 9,08,148 10,64,989 26.3 18.4 17.3 44 Anuppur 6,67,155 7,49,521 32.8 20.0 12.3 45 Sidhi 9,10,983 11,26,515 33.3 28.4 23.7 46 Singrauli 9,20,169 11,78,132 44.9 38.6 28.0 47 Jhabua 7,84,286 10,24,091 44.6 21.2 30.6 48 Alirajpur 6,10,275 7,28,677 39.0 26.2 19.4 49 Khandwa (East Nimar) 10,78,251 13,09,443 23.1 20.0 21.4 50 Burhanpur 6,34,883 7,56,993 25.8 19.1 19.2 56

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Change in decadal growth (7-6) Annual exponential growth rate 1991-01 2001-11 8 9 10-4.0 2.2 1.9-6.7 2.6 2.1-1.1 2.2 2.1 2.1 1.6 1.8-1.8 2.3 2.2-3.6 2.0 1.7-4.7 2.4 2.1-7.8 2.5 1.8-7.8 2.4 1.8-5.9 2.2 1.7-5.1 2.1 1.6-4.1 1.9 1.5-8.4 2.4 1.8-7.1 2.4 1.8 2.1 2.0 2.2-7.6 1.9 1.3-10.5 2.1 1.2-5.4 2.2 1.8-7.6 2.1 1.5-7.7 2.2 1.6-7.0 2.4 1.8-1.8 2.4 2.3-1.6 3.0 2.8-5.1 2.5 2.1-2.5 2.6 2.4-3.0 2.3 2.1-5.2 2.3 1.8-7.9 3.1 2.5-6.7 2.5 2.0-10.0 2.5 1.7-5.2 1.7 1.2-4.4 2.2 1.8-7.8 2.0 1.4 0.7 1.9 1.9-7.3 2.0 1.3-7.9 2.0 1.3 7.8 1.3 1.9 3.1 1.4 1.6-4.9 1.7 1.2 1.6 1.5 1.7 3.9 0.9 1.3-3.3 2.6 2.4-0.6 2.1 2.0-1.1 1.7 1.6-7.7 1.8 1.2-4.7 2.5 2.1-10.6 3.3 2.5 9.4 1.9 2.7-6.8 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.8 1.9 0.1 1.8 1.8 Decadal of Population : 1981-2011 30.1 AND ABOVE 25.1-30.0 20.1-25.0 20.00 AND BELOW 2001-2011 1991-2001 1981-1991 PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 57

3.12 DIVISIONS OF MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh has 10 Revenue Divisions which have been carved out in view of their different socio-geographical characteristics, political - administrative history and culture. The decadal growth rate during the last two decades in these Divisions is given in the Statement 3.17 Statement 3.17 Decadal Decadal : 1991-01 & 2001-11 Sl.No. State/Division 1991-01 2001-11 Madhya Pradesh 24.3 20.3 1 Chambal 22.2 21.7 2 Gwalior 26.3 23.5 3 Sagar 24.5 18.5 4 Rewa 29.1 21.5 5 Shahdol 18.5 18.3 6 Ujjain 24.4 16.8 7 Indore 27.3 26.3 8 Bhopal 29.5 23.0 9 Narmadapuram 20.6 14.6 10 Jabalpur 17.6 15.5 While analyzing divisional data during two decades, the highest growth rate during 1991-01 was observed in Bhopal Division (29.5%), while in 2001-11 it is observed in Indore Division (26.3%). Similarly, the lowest growth rate during 1991-01 was in Jabalpur Division (17.6%), while in 2001-11 it is in Narmadapuram Division (14.6%). The highest decline in the growth rate is observed in Rewa Division (7.6 points) and Ujjain Division (7.6 points). The lowest fall in the growth rate is observed in Shahdol Division (0.2 points) followed by Chambal Division (0.5 points). In the Statement 3.18 and Figure 3.16, the growth rates of ten divisions of the state have been shown from 1901 to 2011. Statement 3.18 Divisionwise Decadal : 1901 to 2011 State/Division 1901-11 1911-21 1921-31 1931-41 1941-51 1951-61 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Madhya Pradesh 12.4-2.4 10.2 12.1 8.4 24.7 29.3 27.2 27.2 24.3 20.3 Chambal 2.8-6.8 9.5 14.1 8.7 22.6 24.9 28.0 28.7 22.2 21.7 Gwalior -1.3-3.4 9.5 14.0 6.7 21.8 27.9 27.7 29.3 26.3 23.5 Sagar -12.1-7.8 4.1 10.5 4.6 24.2 28.2 25.8 26.7 24.5 18.5 Rewa -13.0-9.7 9.3 15.5 7.3 23.9 30.3 25.6 31.1 29.1 21.5 Shahdol -17.1-6.5 19.3 14.0 9.2 29.9 24.7 28.7 28.5 18.5 18.3 Ujjain -11.9-0.1 14.7 13.7 13.1 24.2 29.7 28.9 24.6 24.4 16.8 Indore -18.9 12.2 15.1 13.9 13.1 29.5 31.0 28.7 28.9 27.3 26.3 Bhopal -17.0-1.4 5.7 8.9 5.5 31.7 35.4 30.9 30.8 29.5 23.0 Narmadapuram -15.4-4.7 10.4 3.6 2.0 22.7 30.8 25.0 26.9 20.6 14.6 Jabalpur -16.5-2.2 9.3 11.3 8.5 20.1 27.4 23.9 22.2 17.6 15.5 58

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Fig. 3.16 Decadal of Madhya Pradesh and Division: 1901 to 2011 Madhya Pradesh Chambal Gwalior Sagar Rewa Shahdol Ujjain Indore Bhopal Narmadapuram Jabalpur 35 25 15 5-5 1901-11 1911-21 1921-31 1931-41 1941-51 1951-61 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 -15-25 Census Year Division and District-wise Decadal : 1971 to 2011 Statement 3.19 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Chambal Division 28.0 28.7 22.2 21.7 Morena 32.0 30.6 24.5 23.4 Sheopur 33.2 33.3 29.7 23.0 Bhind 22.7 25.2 17.2 19.3 Statement 3.20 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Gwalior Division 27.7 29.3 26.3 23.5 Guna 30.8 34.7 30.2 26.9 Gwalior 30.3 28.0 26.2 24.4 Shivpuri 27.9 30.9 27.4 22.7 Ashoknagar 24.4 25.8 23.2 22.6 Datia 21.6 26.1 22.0 18.4 Fig. 3.17 Decadal : Chambal Division Chambal Division Morena Sheopur Bhind 35 30 25 20 15 35 30 25 20 15 Fig. 3.18 Decadal : Gwalior Division Gwalior Division Guna Gwalior Shivpuri Ashoknagar Datia 10 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 10 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Census Year PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 59

Statement 3.21 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Sagar Division 25.8 26.7 24.5s 18.5 Tikamgarh 29.5 27.7 27.9 20.1 Chhatarpur 24.5 30.6 27.3 19.5 Panna 25.8 27.4 24.5 18.6 Sagar 24.6 24.5 22.7 17.6 Damoh 25.9 24.5 20.7 16.6 Statement 3.22 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Rewa Division 25.6 31.1 29.1 21.5 Singrauli 36.4 44.9 38.6 28.0 Sidhi 20.7 33.3 28.4 23.7 Rewa 23.5 28.8 26.9 19.8 Satna 26.3 27.1 27.6 19.2 35 30 25 20 15 10 Fig. 3.19 Decadal : Sagar Division Sagar Division Tikamgarh Chhatarpur Panna Sagar Damoh 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Fig. 3.20 Decadal : Rewa Division Rewa Division Singrauli Sidhi Rewa Satna 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Statement 3.23 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Shahdol Division 28.7 28.5 18.5 18.3 Umaria 31.7 31.8 22.6 24.7 Dindori 22.8 24.9 13.5 21.3 Shahdol 27.4 26.3 18.4 17.3 Anuppur 34.7 32.8 20.0 12.3 Statement 3.24 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Ujjain Division 28.9 24.6 24.4 16.8 Ratlam 24.9 24.2 25.1 19.7 Dewas 33.8 30.0 26.5 19.5 Shajapur 23.9 23.0 24.9 17.2 Ujjain 29.5 23.8 23.7 16.1 Neemuch 32.6 22.6 21.3 13.8 Mandsaur 30.7 23.4 23.7 13.2 Fig. 3.21 Decadal : Shahdol Division Shahdol Division Umaria Dindori Shahdol Anuppur 35 30 25 20 15 10 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Fig. 3.22 Decadal : Ujjain Division Ujjain Division Ratlam Dewas Shajapur Ujjain Neemuch 35 30 25 20 15 10 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year 60

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Statement 3.25 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Indore Division 28.7 28.9 27.3 26.3 Indore 37.5 30.3 34.3 32.7 Jhabua 19.4 44.6 21.2 30.6 Barwani 27.8 26.4 30.0 27.5 Dhar 25.5 29.3 27.3 25.5 Khargone (W. Nimar) 26.4 23.0 27.9 22.8 Khandwa (E. Nimar) 28.5 23.1 20.0 21.4 Alirajpur 18.6 39.0 26.2 19.4 Burhanpur 36.2 25.8 19.1 19.2 Statement 3.26 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Bhopal Division 30.9 30.8 29.5 23.0 Bhopal 56.4 51.0 36.4 28.5 Rajgarh 24.4 23.9 26.3 23.3 Sehore 28.7 28.0 28.2 21.5 Vidisha 18.9 23.9 25.2 20.0 Raisen 28.5 23.4 28.4 18.4 Fig. 3.23 Decadal : Indore Division Indore Division Indore Jhabua Barwani Dhar West Nimar East Nimar Alirajpur Burhanpur 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Fig. 3.24 Decadal : Bhopal Division Bhopal Division Bhopal Rajgarh Sehore Vidisha Raisen 60 50 40 30 20 10 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Statement 3.27 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Narmadapuram 25.0 26.9 20.6 14.6 Division Harda 22.6 29.1 24.6 20.2 Hoshangabad 25.0 25.0 22.3 14.5 Betul 25.7 27.7 18.1 12.9 Statement 3.28 Division & District 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Jabalpur Division 23.9 22.2 17.6 15.5 Katni 26.2 23.4 20.7 21.4 Seoni 21.2 23.6 16.6 18.2 Mandla 16.3 24.2 14.7 17.8 Jabalpur 32.5 19.1 21.7 14.4 Narsimhapur 25.3 20.8 21.9 14.0 Balaghat 17.4 19.0 9.7 13.6 Chhindwara 24.6 27.2 17.9 13.0 Fig. 3.25 Decadal : Narmadapuram Division Narmadapuram Division Harda Hoshangabad Betul 35 30 25 20 15 10 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year Fig. 3.26 Decadal : Jabalpur Division Jabalpur Division Katni Seoni Mandla Jabalpur Narsimhapur Balaghat Chhindwara 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-11 Census Year PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 61

3.13 DENSITY OF POPULATION - INDIA AND MADHYA PRADESH Density of the country is 382 in Census 2011 as compared to 325 in Census 2001, showing an increase of 57 points during the decade. In the state, the density of population is 236 in Census 2011 as compared to 196 in Census 2001. Statement 3.29 and Figure 3.27 show the density of India and Madhya Pradesh during last century i.e. from 1901 to 2011. Statement 3.29 Density of India and Madhya Pradesh : 1901 to 2011 Country/State 1901 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 India 73 77 76 85 97 110 134 167 208 267 325 382 Madhya Pradesh 41 46 45 50 56 60 75 97 124 158 196 236 Fig. 3.27 Density of population in India and Madhya Pradesh: 1901 to 2011 425 375 325 275 India Madhya Pradesh Density 225 175 125 75 25 1901 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 Census Year Statement 3.30 presents five highest and lowest States and Union Territories by density of population. Statement 3.30 Density of Population (High & Low) in States and Union Territories : 2011 State/UT Top five States/UTs Density NCT of Delhi 11,297 Chandigarh 9,252 Puducherry 2,598 Daman & Diu 2,169 Lakshadweep 2,013 Bottom five States/UTs State/UT Density Arunachal Pradesh 17 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 46 Mizoram 52 Sikkim 86 Nagaland 119 PHOTO COURTESY : UNICEF 62

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY 3.14 DENSITY OF POPULATION - INDIA, MADHYA PRADESH AND WORLD Density of population is expressed in terms of total number of persons per sq. Km. China with largest population of the world has density of 141 persons per sq. k.m. U.S.A which is the third most populated country of the world has density of 33 persons per sq. k.m. In case of India, the density is 382 while neighbouring countries, namely, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have density of 232, 1142, 203 and 311 persons per square kilometer respectively as shown in Statement 3.3 and Figure 3.28 1200 1000 800 Fig. 3.28 Density of population in India and other countries Density 600 400 200 0 China India* USA Indonesia Brazil Countries Pakistan Bangladesh Nepal Afghanistan Sri Lanka Greece Comparing the density of Madhya Pradesh with other countries of the world with similar population size, we find that except United Kingdom, other countries have lower density of population than Madhya Pradesh, as shown in Statement 3.4 and Figure 3.29 Fig. 3.29 Density of Population in Madhya Pradesh and other countries 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Germany Turkey Iran Madhya Pradesh* Thailand France United Kingdom Italy Density Myanmar South Africa Madhya Pradesh and other countries 3.15 DENSITY OF POPULATION IN EAG STATES Among EAG states, Bihar is the most densely populated state whereas, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh with density of 189 each are the least densely populated states. Madhya Pradesh is fifth among 8 EAG states with moderate density. Among EAG states; Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand have higher density of population than that of India in 2011 as shown in Statement 3.31 and Figure 3.30 PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 63

Statement 3.31 Density of population in EAG states : 2011 EAG States Density India 382 Bihar 1102 Uttar Pradesh 828 Jharkhand 414 Orissa 269 Madhya Pradesh 236 Rajasthan 201 Chhattisgarh 189 Uttarakhand 189 Density 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Fig. 3.30 Density in EAG States India Bihar Uttar Pradesh Jharkhand EAG States Orissa Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Chhattisgarh Uttarakhand 3.16 DENSITY IN NEIGHBOURING STATES OF MADHYA PRADESH Density of population is highest in Uttar Pradesh (828) among five neighbouring states of Madhya Pradesh while it is lowest in Chhattisgarh (189) as shown in Statement 3.32 and Figure 3.31 Statement 3.32 Density of population in Neighbouring States : 2011 Madhya Pradesh and Density Neighbouring States India 382 Uttar Pradesh 828 Maharashtra 365 Madhya Pradesh 236 Rajasthan 201 Gujarat 308 Chhattisgarh 189 1000 800 600 400 200 0 India Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Gujarat Chhattisgarh Density Fig. 3.31 Density in Neighbouring States of Madhya Pradesh Neighbouring States 3.17 DENSITY IN DISTRICTS OF MADHYA PRADESH 64 Geographical area of the country is 32,87,263 sq. km. Madhya Pradesh is second in terms of geographical spread (3,08,244 sq. km.*) and shares 9.4 percent of the country s total area. There is a wide variation in density of population across the state. Statement 3.33 shows five highest and lowest densely populated districts of the state. Figure 3.32 pie diagram depicts area with percentage distribution in the districts.

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Statement 3.33 Density of Population (High & Low) in Districts : 2011 Top five districts District Density Bhopal 854 Indore 839 Jabalpur 472 Gwalior 445 Morena 394 Bottom five districts District Density Dindori 94 Sheopur 104 Panna 142 Betul 157 Raisen 157 The highest density is reported in Bhopal (854) followed by Indore (839), Jabalpur (472) and Gwalior (445) respectively which continue to retain their position of 2001 in 2011 as well. There are 16 other districts, which have retained their position of 2001 in 2011. They are Rewa (374), Ujjain (326), Ratlam (299), Satna (297), Datia (292), Tikamgarh (286), Jhabua (285), Hoshangabad (185), Mandla (182), Shahdol (172), Harda (171), Seoni (157), Raisen (157), Panna (142), Sheopur (104) and Dindori (94) as presented in Statement 3.34 and Statement 3.35 Geographical Area (Madhya Pradesh)* *Note: Disputed area of 10 sq. kms. (i.e. 7 sq. Kms. in Madhya Pradesh State and 3 Sq. Kms. in Chhattisgarh) is neither included in Madhya Pradesh State nor in Chhattisgarh State. The area figures provided by the Survey of India are slightly differing from the area figures supplied at 2001 census and the net difference of (-)1 sq. km. is the result of (-)4 sq. kms. In Hoshangabad (+)4 sq. kms. in Harda and (-)1 sq. km. in Dindori. Area figures are Provisional. PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 65

Statement 3.34 Ranking of districts by Density of population : 2001 and 2011 Rank 2011 District Density of Population 2011 2001 Rank 2001 1 2 3 4 5 Madhya Pradesh 236 196 1 Bhopal 854 665 1 2 Indore 839 633 2 3 Jabalpur 472 413 3 4 Gwalior 445 358 4 5 Morena 394 319 6 6 Bhind 382 320 5 7 Rewa 374 313 7 8 Ujjain 326 281 8 9 Ratlam 299 250 9 10 Satna 297 249 10 11 Datia 292 247 11 12 Tikamgarh 286 238 12 13 Jhabua 285 218 13 14 Dhar 268 213 16 15 Katni 261 215 14 16 Barwani 256 200 19 17 Rajgarh 251 204 18 18 Shajapur 244 208 17 19 Mandsaur 242 214 15 20 Khargone (West Nimar) 233 190 22 21 Sidhi 232 188 23 22 Sagar 232 197 20 23 Alirajpur 229 192 21 24 Dewas 223 186 25 25 Burhanpur 221 185 26 26 Narsimhapur 213 187 24 27 Singrauli 208 162 33 28 Chhatarpur 203 170 29 29 Anuppur 200 178 27 30 Sehore 199 164 31 31 Vidisha 198 165 30 32 Guna 194 153 37 33 Neemuch 194 171 28 34 Hoshangabad 185 162 34 35 Balaghat 184 162 32 36 Mandla 182 154 36 37 Ashoknagar 181 147 39 38 Khandwa (East Nimar) 178 147 40 39 Chhindwara 177 157 35 40 Damoh 173 148 38 41 Shahdol 172 146 41 42 Harda 171 142 42 43 Shivpuri 168 137 44 44 Umaria 158 127 47 45 Seoni 157 133 45 46 Raisen 157 133 46 47 Betul 157 139 43 48 Panna 142 120 48 49 Sheopur 104 85 49 50 Dindori 94 78 50 Density of Population : 1991-2011 D D D D D D D D D 2011 2001 1991 Persons per Km 2 301 AND ABOVE 251-300 201-250 151-200 150 AND BELOW 66

POPULATION COUNT, GROWTH RATE AND DENSITY Statement-3.35 Distribution of districts by density ranges : 2011 No. of Districts Density of population 100 & below 101-150 151-200 201-250 Above 250 1 2 3 4 5 Dindori (94) Panna (142) Anuppur (200) Shajapur (244) Bhopal (854) Sheopur (104) Sehore (199) Mandsaur (242) Indore (839) Vidisha (198) Khargone (West Nimar) ( 233) Jabalpur (472) Guna (194) Sidhi (232) Gwalior (445) Neemuch (194) Sagar (232) Morena (394) Hoshangabad (185) Alirajpur (229) Bhind (382) Balaghat (184) Dewas (223) Rewa (374) Mandla (182) Burhanpur (221) Ujjain (326) Ashoknagar (181) Narsimhapur (213) Ratlam (299) Khandwa (East Nimar) (178) Singrauli (208) Satna (297) Chhindwara (177) Chhatarpur (203) Datia (292) Damoh (173) Tikamgarh (286) Shahdol (172) Jhabua (285) Harda (171) Dhar (268) Shivpuri (168) Katni (261) Umaria (158) Barwani (256) Seoni (157) Rajgarh (251) Raisen (157) Betul (157) 1 2 19 11 17 Out of 50 districts 14 have Improved their position of 2001 in 2011; Morena (394), Dhar (268), Rajgarh (251), Khargone (West Nimar) (233), Sidhi (232), Dewas (223), Burhanpur (221), Chhatarpur (203), Sehore (199), Guna (194), Ashoknagar (181), Khandwa (East Nimar) (178) and Umaria (158). The newly formed Singrauli district has shown significant jump from its 33rd rank in 2001 to 27th rank in 2011. District -wise density of population during the last two decades is shown in Figure 3.33 PROVISIONAL POPULATION TOTALS 67

Fig. 3.33 Ranking of districts by density of population : 2001 & 2011 Dindori Sheopur Panna Betul Raisen Seoni Umaria Shivpuri Harda Shahdol Damoh Chhindwara Khandwa (East Nimar) Districts Ashoknagar Mandla Balaghat Hoshangabad Neemuch Guna Vidisha Sehore Anuppur Chhattarpur Singrauli Narsimhapur Burhanpur Dewas Alirajpur Sagar Sidhi Khargone (West Nimar) Mandsaur Shajapur Rajgarh Barwani Katni Dhar Jhabua Tikamgarh Datia Satna Ratlam Ujjain Rewa Bhind Morena Gwalior Jabalpur Indore Bhopal 2001 2011 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Density 68

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