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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Vidisha

विदिशा
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Area · — km²
Population · 14,58,875
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Vidisha — district of Madhya Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Vidisha

Home to the ancient Sanchi Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Buddhist monument.

District HQ
Vidisha

Must-visit places in Vidisha

monument

Sanchi Stupa

UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a 2,000-year-old Buddhist stone dome with intricate carvings.

  • historical
    Vidisha

    Ancient city mentioned in classical Sanskrit texts, site of historical Buddhist and Hindu importance.

  • historical
    Heliodorus Pillar

    Ancient Greek pillar erected in 100 BCE by Indo-Greek ambassador Heliodorus, marking religious transition.

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Then & Now

Vidisha district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
11,19,257
Census 2011 baseline
+20.1%
Population · 2026
13,43,948
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,32,163
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Households · 2026
2,71,768
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 · 1,662 villages

Vidisha 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
5,91,962Census 2011
Female population
5,27,295Census 2011
Sex ratio
891 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,32,163Census 2011
SC population
2,37,791Census 2011
ST population
63,134Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
13,43,948+20.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,71,768RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,42,171Census 2011
Cultivators
1,40,808Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,15,163Census 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 Vidisha district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
33 of 1,662 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 34
  • Temple· 21
  • College· 3
  • PHC· 1
  • High school· 1

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

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All 12 mandals of Vidisha

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1662 villages · 577 GPs
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Top villages in Vidisha

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Vidisha

How many mandals and villages are in Vidisha district?

Vidisha district has 12 mandals and 1,662 revenue villages across 577 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Vidisha district?

The district headquarters of Vidisha is —.

What is the pincode of Vidisha district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Vidisha fall under?

Vidisha district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Vidisha district?

Vidisha district had a population of 14,58,875 per the 2011 Census, across 1,662 villages.

When was Vidisha district formed?

Vidisha district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Vidisha district?

Major rivers in Vidisha 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 Vidisha

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(6 nearest)