Ujjain Population in 2026

In 2026, Ujjain Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.27 Lac (8,26,945), indicating a 22.95% increased from Ujjain's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.06 Lac.

Ujjain Estimated Population in 2027

In the year 2027, Ujjain Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.35 Lac (8,34,986), projecting a 24.15% increased from Ujjain's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 4.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.10 Lac.

Ujjain Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Ujjain Tehsil has a population of 6.73 Lac (6,72,566) with 3.45 Lac (3,44,901) males and 3.28 Lac (3,27,665) females.The sex ratio in Ujjain is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ujjain Tehsil is 81.94 k (81,940) which is 12.18% of Ujjain Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ujjain Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ujjain Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ujjain District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Ujjain Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ujjain Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.35 Lac (5,34,991), accounting for 79.54% of the Ujjain Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.75 Lac (2,75,169), and the Hindu female population is around 2.60 Lac (2,59,822).

Ujjain Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ujjain Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,067), accounting for 17.55% of the Ujjain Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 59.99 k (59,991), and the Muslim female population is around 58.08 k (58,076).

Ujjain Religion Wise Population

Ujjain Urban Population

The Urban population of Ujjain Tehsil is 5.15 Lac (5,15,215), with 2.65 Lac (2,64,871) being males and 2.50 Lac (2,50,344) being females, making up 76.6% of the Ujjain total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Ujjain Rural Population

The Rural population of Ujjain Tehsil is 1.57 Lac (1,57,351), with 80.03 k (80,030) being males and 77.32 k (77,321) being females, making up 23.4% of the Ujjain total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Ujjain Literacy Rate

Ujjain Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ujjain Tehsil is 88.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ujjain Tehsil is 73.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ujjain Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.43%, while in the rural regions of Ujjain Tehsil, it is around 69.51%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ujjain

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.03	88.14	73.57
Urban Area	84.43	89.66	78.9
Rural Area	69.51	82.93	55.65

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ujjain

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.01	88.53	73.06
Muslim	78.58	84.77	72.19
Jain	97.05	97.96	96.13
Christian	94.43	95.78	93.26

Ujjain Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ujjain Tehsil is 1.58 Lac (1,58,363) with 80.98 k (80,977) males and 77.39 k (77,386) females, which is 23.55% of Ujjain Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Ujjain Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ujjain Tehsil is 11.09 k (11,091) with 5.68 k (5,684) males and 5.41 k (5,407) females, which is 1.65% of Ujjain Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ujjain

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	951
Urban Area	946
Rural Area	967

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ujjain

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	945
Muslim	969
Jain	982
Christian	1134

Ujjain Area & Households

The Total Area of Ujjain Tehsil is 744.69 Square KM, with a population density of 903 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ujjain Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ujjain Tehsil are 131.The Total Number of households in Ujjain Tehsil are 1.32 Lac(1,31,663).

Ujjain Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ujjain Tehsil, there are about 2.56 Lac (2,55,710) workers, making up nearly 38.02% of the Ujjain Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.88 Lac (1,88,420) are male workers, and about 67.29 k (67,290) are female workers.

Ujjain - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Ujjain Census Frequently Asked Questions