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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Dhar

धार
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Area · — km²
Population · 21,85,793
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dhar — district of Madhya Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Dhar

Historic fort city and ancient cultural center in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

District HQ
Dhar

Must-visit places in Dhar

fort

Dhar Fort

Medieval fort built by Raja Bhoj, strategically important in Malwa's history.

  • monument
    Lat Masjid

    Historic mosque with distinctive architectural style from medieval period.

Represented by
Then & Now

Dhar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
17,72,572
Census 2011 baseline
+18.7%
Population · 2026
21,03,282
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,39,173
Census 2011 baseline
+16.5%
Households · 2026
3,95,026
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 · 1,625 villages

Dhar 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
8,95,113Census 2011
Female population
8,77,459Census 2011
Sex ratio
980 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,39,173Census 2011
SC population
1,09,481Census 2011
ST population
11,42,263Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
21,03,282+18.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,95,026RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,78,275Census 2011
Cultivators
3,31,098Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,52,337Census 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 Dhar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
42 of 1,625 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • PHC· 22
  • Temple· 19
  • School· 9
  • Hospital· 7
  • College· 2
  • High school· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 9 mandals of Dhar

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1625 villages · 763 GPs
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Top villages in Dhar

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhar

How many mandals and villages are in Dhar district?

Dhar district has 9 mandals and 1,625 revenue villages across 763 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Dhar district?

The district headquarters of Dhar is —.

What is the pincode of Dhar district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dhar fall under?

Dhar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dhar district?

Dhar district had a population of 21,85,793 per the 2011 Census, across 1,625 villages.

When was Dhar district formed?

Dhar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dhar district?

Major rivers in Dhar district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Dhar

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