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Ujjain

उज्जैन
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Area · — km²
Population · 19,86,864
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Ujjain — district of Madhya Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Ujjain

AvantikaGreenwich of India (pre-1884)

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga; Simhastha Kumbh Mela on the Shipra.

District HQ
Ujjain

Must-visit places in Ujjain

temple

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

South-facing Jyotirlinga; Bhasma Aarti at dawn.

  • temple
    Kal Bhairav Temple

    Tantric temple where the deity is offered liquor.

  • temple
    Ram Ghat

    Shipra-river ghat — central Kumbh Mela site.

  • monument
    Vedh Shala (Jantar Mantar)

    1733 Maharaja Jai Singh II observatory — five instruments.

  • monument
    Kalideh Palace

    1458 Mahmud Khalji palace on a Shipra-river island.

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Then & Now

Ujjain district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,07,651
Census 2011 baseline
+19.4%
Population · 2026
14,42,445
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,38,950
Census 2011 baseline
+17.7%
Households · 2026
2,81,141
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 · 1,148 villages

Ujjain 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
6,16,353Census 2011
Female population
5,91,298Census 2011
Sex ratio
959 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,38,950Census 2011
SC population
3,75,705Census 2011
ST population
33,656Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
14,42,445+19.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,81,141RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,22,858Census 2011
Cultivators
2,31,536Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,59,692Census 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 Ujjain district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
42 of 1,148 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Hospital· 33
  • Temple· 18
  • PHC· 3
  • Railway· 3
  • College· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Pharmacy· 1

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

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All 11 mandals of Ujjain

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1148 villages · 609 GPs
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Top villages in Ujjain

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ujjain

How many mandals and villages are in Ujjain district?

Ujjain district has 11 mandals and 1,148 revenue villages across 609 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Ujjain district?

The district headquarters of Ujjain is —.

What is the pincode of Ujjain district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ujjain fall under?

Ujjain district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ujjain district?

Ujjain district had a population of 19,86,864 per the 2011 Census, across 1,148 villages.

When was Ujjain district formed?

Ujjain district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ujjain district?

Major rivers in Ujjain 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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