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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Datia

दतिया
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Area · — km²
Population · 7,86,754
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Datia — district of Madhya Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Datia

Historic palaces and temples, particularly the magnificent Datia Palace built in the 17th century.

District HQ
Datia

Must-visit places in Datia

monument

Datia Palace

A stunning seven-story palace built by Maharaja Bir Singh Deo in the 17th century with intricate architecture.

  • temple
    Pehlkari Temple

    An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Datia, known for its traditional architectural style.

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Then & Now

Datia district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,22,564
Census 2011 baseline
+21.2%
Population · 2026
7,54,464
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,29,542
Census 2011 baseline
+15.3%
Households · 2026
1,49,386
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 · 677 villages

Datia 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
3,33,742Census 2011
Female population
2,88,822Census 2011
Sex ratio
865 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,29,542Census 2011
SC population
1,69,536Census 2011
ST population
11,174Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
7,54,464+21.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,49,386RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,69,607Census 2011
Cultivators
1,25,815Census 2011
Agri labourers
54,258Census 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 Datia district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
22 of 677 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Temple· 20
  • Railway· 11
  • Hospital· 9
  • College· 6
  • School· 4
  • PHC· 4
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Police· 1
  • Post office· 1
  • Shop· 1
  • Fuel· 1

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

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All 6 mandals of Datia

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677 villages · 290 GPs
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Top villages in Datia

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Datia

How many mandals and villages are in Datia district?

Datia district has 6 mandals and 677 revenue villages across 290 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Datia district?

The district headquarters of Datia is —.

What is the pincode of Datia district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Datia fall under?

Datia district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Datia district?

Datia district had a population of 7,86,754 per the 2011 Census, across 677 villages.

When was Datia district formed?

Datia district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Datia district?

Major rivers in Datia 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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