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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Shahdol

शहडोल
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Area · — km²
Population · 10,66,063
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Shahdol — district of Madhya Pradesh

Shahdol is a district in Madhya Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Shahdol

Rich mineral resources, particularly diamond mining, and dense forest cover in central India.

District HQ
Shahdol

Must-visit places in Shahdol

historical

Bhainsdehi

Ancient site with historical significance in the Shahdol district region.

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Then & Now

Shahdol district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,46,463
Census 2011 baseline
+18.4%
Population · 2026
10,02,043
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,05,268
Census 2011 baseline
+16.9%
Households · 2026
2,39,965
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 887 villages

Shahdol district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,26,583Census 2011
Female population
4,19,880Census 2011
Sex ratio
984 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,05,268Census 2011
SC population
69,764Census 2011
ST population
4,47,402Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,02,043+18.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,39,965RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,23,913Census 2011
Cultivators
61,362Census 2011
Agri labourers
80,275Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,15,287 / 49,89,23674% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Shahdol district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
23 of 887 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 43
  • Temple· 8
  • PHC· 7
  • High school· 1
  • School· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Shahdol district.

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All 6 mandals of Shahdol

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887 villages · 390 GPs
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Top villages in Shahdol

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Shahdol

How many mandals and villages are in Shahdol district?

Shahdol district has 6 mandals and 887 revenue villages across 390 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Shahdol district?

The district headquarters of Shahdol is —.

What is the pincode of Shahdol district?

Shahdol district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Shahdol may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Shahdol fall under?

Shahdol district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Shahdol district?

Shahdol district had a population of 10,66,063 per the 2011 Census, across 887 villages.

When was Shahdol district formed?

Shahdol district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Shahdol district?

Major rivers in Shahdol district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Shahdol

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