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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Jhabua

झाबुआ
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Area · — km²
Population · 10,25,048
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jhabua — district of Madhya Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Jhabua

Tribal culture, folk art traditions, and the Bhil community's indigenous heritage.

District HQ
Jhabua

Must-visit places in Jhabua

fort

Jhabua Fort

Historic fort in the district headquarters reflecting medieval Rajput architecture and local history.

  • historical
    Petlawad

    Town known for its historical significance and traditional tribal settlements in the region.

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Then & Now

Jhabua district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,33,065
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Population · 2026
10,95,660
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,75,934
Census 2011 baseline
+16.8%
Households · 2026
2,05,425
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 · 846 villages

Jhabua 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
4,67,468Census 2011
Female population
4,65,597Census 2011
Sex ratio
996 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,75,934Census 2011
SC population
11,397Census 2011
ST population
8,61,498Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,95,660+17.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,05,425RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,82,366Census 2011
Cultivators
2,64,875Census 2011
Agri labourers
47,581Census 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 Jhabua district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
20 of 846 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 47
  • PHC· 4
  • Temple· 3
  • College· 2
  • High school· 2
  • School· 2

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

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All 6 mandals of Jhabua

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846 villages · 375 GPs
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Top villages in Jhabua

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jhabua

How many mandals and villages are in Jhabua district?

Jhabua district has 6 mandals and 846 revenue villages across 375 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Jhabua district?

The district headquarters of Jhabua is —.

What is the pincode of Jhabua district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jhabua fall under?

Jhabua district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jhabua district?

Jhabua district had a population of 10,25,048 per the 2011 Census, across 846 villages.

When was Jhabua district formed?

Jhabua district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jhabua district?

Major rivers in Jhabua 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 Jhabua

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