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Dewas

देवास
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Area · — km²
Population · 15,63,715
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dewas — district of Madhya Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Dewas

Known for its twin cities and historical significance in Central India.

District HQ
Dewas

Must-visit places in Dewas

historical

Dewas City Palace

Historic palace complex representing the royal heritage of the former princely state of Dewas.

  • temple
    Tulsi Nagar Temple

    Major temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an important pilgrimage site in Dewas.

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Then & Now

Dewas district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
11,11,956
Census 2011 baseline
+20.2%
Population · 2026
13,36,490
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,21,276
Census 2011 baseline
+16.2%
Households · 2026
2,57,187
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 · 1,173 villages

Dewas 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
5,71,720Census 2011
Female population
5,40,236Census 2011
Sex ratio
945 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,21,276Census 2011
SC population
2,14,408Census 2011
ST population
2,47,061Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
13,36,490+20.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,57,187RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,87,009Census 2011
Cultivators
1,88,939Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,61,616Census 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 Dewas district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
24 of 1,173 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 31
  • Temple· 7
  • Railway· 7
  • PHC· 6
  • Fuel· 3
  • Bank· 1
  • Mosque· 1
  • Shop· 1
  • Police· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 10 mandals of Dewas

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1173 villages · 496 GPs
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Top villages in Dewas

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dewas

How many mandals and villages are in Dewas district?

Dewas district has 10 mandals and 1,173 revenue villages across 496 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Dewas district?

The district headquarters of Dewas is —.

What is the pincode of Dewas district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dewas fall under?

Dewas district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dewas district?

Dewas district had a population of 15,63,715 per the 2011 Census, across 1,173 villages.

When was Dewas district formed?

Dewas district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dewas district?

Major rivers in Dewas 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 Dewas

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(6 nearest)