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Gwalior City and District Population
Gwalior is one of the main cities in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. With a population of over 1 million its 3rd most populated city in Madhya Pradesh. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Gwalior City in 2011 was 1,069,276 (10.69 lakh)
Estimated population of Gwalior in 2026 is 13.25 lakh
Gwalior Population in 2026 - 13.25 lakh
| Gwalior City | Census 2011 | 2026 Estimate |
| Total Population | 1,069,276 | 13.25 lakh |
| Male Population | 569,003 | 7 lakh |
| Female Population | 500,273 | 6.25 lakh |
| Gwalior Demography | 2011 Census |
| City Area | 173.68 sq. km |
| Density of Population | 6157 people per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 84.14% |
| % of Male Literates | 89.64% |
| % of Female Literates | 77.92% |
| Sex Ratio | 879 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 836 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 119,413 |
Source: Census 2011
Gwalior Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Gwalior has a population growth rate of 27.50% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 19% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from Year 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 138,612 | – | – |
| 1911 | 84,458 | -54,154 | -39.07% |
| 1921 | 113,684 | 29,226 | 34.60% |
| 1931 | 118,862 | 5,178 | 4.55% |
| 1941 | 173,096 | 54,234 | 45.63% |
| 1951 | 241,577 | 68,481 | 39.56% |
| 1961 | 300,587 | 59,010 | 24.43% |
| 1971 | 406,140 | 105,553 | 35.12% |
| 1981 | 539,015 | 132,875 | 32.72% |
| 1991 | 690,765 | 151,750 | 28.15% |
| 2001 | 827,026 | 136,261 | 19.73% |
| 2011 | 1,054,420 | 227,394 | 27.50% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 1,252,000 | 197,580 | 18.74% |
Sources: Census 2011
Gwalior District Population
Gwalior District is one of the 52 districts of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. As per the census 2011, the Gwalior District population is 2,032,036 (20.32 Lakhs) of which 1,090,327 are males and 941,709 are females. The literacy rate is 76.65% & the Male-Female Sex ratio is 864. The child sex ratio is 840.
Estimated population of Gwalior District in 2026 is 24 lakh
| Gwalior Dist | 2011 Census |
| Population | 2,032,036 |
| Dist. Area | 4560 sq. km |
| Density of Population | 450 people per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 76.65% |
| % of Female Literates | 77.92% |
| Sex Ratio | 864 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 840 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 119,413 |
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