Indore District
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Indore District is a district of Madhya Pradesh
state in central India
. The district derived its name from the city of Indore
, which serves as its administrative headquarters. This district is part of the Indore Division
.
As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Madhya Pradesh (out of 50
).
Indore District has a population
of 3,272,335, roughly equal to the nation of Mauritania
or the US state of Iowa
. This gives it a ranking of 106th in India (out of a total of 640
). The district has a population density of 839 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 32.71 %. Indore has a sex ratio
of 924 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 82.32 %.
The district has an area of 3,898 km². According to the provisional data of the 2011 census
, population of the district is 3,272,335 (1,700,483 males and 1,571,852) with a sex ratio of 924 females per 1000 males. Population density is 839/km². Total literacy rate is 82.3% (male 89.2% and female 74.9%).
to the north, Dewas
to the east, Khargone
(West Nimar) to the south, and Dhar
to the west.
's premier training institutes. The Border Security Force
(BSF) has its Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT) at Indore. Other towns are Depalpur
and Sanwer.
At present, after the delimitation of parliamentary and legislative assembly constituencies in 2008, there are nine Vidhan Sabha
constituencies in this district: Depalpur, Indore-1, Indore-2, Indore-3, Indore-4, Indore-5, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Mhow, Rau and Sanwer. Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Mhow is part of Dhar Lok Sabha constituency
and rest of them are part of Indore Lok Sabha constituency
. The current member of the Lok Sabha from Indore constituency is Sumitra Mahajan
of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP). She is the Member of Parliament since 1989.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
state in central India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The district derived its name from the city of Indore
Indore
Indore is one of the major city in India, the largest city and commercial center of the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Indore is located 190 km west of the state capital Bhopal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Indore city has a population of 1,960,631...
, which serves as its administrative headquarters. This district is part of the Indore Division
Indore Division
Indore Division is an administrative geographical unit of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Indore is the administrative headquarters of the division. Currently , the division consists of districts of Barwani, Burhanpur, Dhar, Indore, Jhabua, Khandwa, and Khargone....
.
As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Madhya Pradesh (out of 50
Districts of Madhya Pradesh
Following is the list of districts in the Indian state Madhya Pradesh. It has 50 districts grouped into ten divisions.Bhopal Division* Bhopal District* Raisen District* Rajgarh District* Sehore District* Vidisha DistrictChambal Division...
).
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
Indore District has a population
Demographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
of 3,272,335, roughly equal to the nation of Mauritania
Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in the Maghreb and West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, by Western Sahara in the north, by Algeria in the northeast, by Mali in the east and southeast, and by Senegal in the southwest...
or the US state of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
. This gives it a ranking of 106th in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 839 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 32.71 %. Indore has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 924 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 82.32 %.
The district has an area of 3,898 km². According to the provisional data of the 2011 census
2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
, population of the district is 3,272,335 (1,700,483 males and 1,571,852) with a sex ratio of 924 females per 1000 males. Population density is 839/km². Total literacy rate is 82.3% (male 89.2% and female 74.9%).
Geography
The Indore District is bounded by the districts of UjjainUjjain District
Ujjain District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The historic city of Ujjain is the district headquarters.The district has an area of 6,091 km², and a population of 1,709,885 , a 24% increase from its 1991 population of 1,386,465...
to the north, Dewas
Dewas District
Dewas District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Dewas is the district headquarters.The district has an area 7,020 km², and a population 1,306,617 , an increase of 26% since 1991....
to the east, Khargone
Khargone District
Khargone district , formerly known as West Nimar district , is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The district lies in Nimar region, and is part of Indore Division. Khargone town is the headquarters of this district.-History:...
(West Nimar) to the south, and Dhar
Dhar District
Dhar district is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The historic town of Dhar is administrative headquarters of the district....
to the west.
Rivers and lakes
Two main rivers are Chambal at the west (which originates from Vindhya range south of Mhow) and Kshipra, a tributary of Chambal at the east. Other small rivers include Gambhir and Khan, two tributaries of Kshipra.Cities and towns
Indore is the administrative centre and chief city of the district. Mhow is an important cantonment town in Indore District, it has three of the Indian ArmyIndian Army
The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. With about 1,100,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,150,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's largest standing volunteer army...
's premier training institutes. The Border Security Force
Border Security Force
The Border Security Force is a border patrol agency of the Government of India. Established on December 1, 1965, it is one of the Central Armed Police Forces. Its primary role is to guard India's international borders during peacetime and also prevent transnational crime...
(BSF) has its Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT) at Indore. Other towns are Depalpur
Depalpur (India)
Depalpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Indore district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.-Origin of name:According to tradition, the town is named after the Paramara dynasty ruler Devapala .-History:...
and Sanwer.
Divisions
Indore district consists of 4 Tehsils: Depalpur, Sanwer, Indore and Mhow. Number of Blocks in the district is also 4 (consisting of 36 Police Stations). There are total 335 Panchayats and 649 villages in these 4 blocks. Rojadi is one of them which is the first village in which every house has power cabel direct to the transformer.At present, after the delimitation of parliamentary and legislative assembly constituencies in 2008, there are nine Vidhan Sabha
Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha
The Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha or the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The seat of the Vidhan Sabha is at Bhopal, the capital of the state. It is housed in the Vidhan Bhavan, an imposing building located at the...
constituencies in this district: Depalpur, Indore-1, Indore-2, Indore-3, Indore-4, Indore-5, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Mhow, Rau and Sanwer. Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Mhow is part of Dhar Lok Sabha constituency
Dhar (Lok Sabha constituency)
Dhar Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 29 Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh state in central India. This constituency is reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. This constituency came in to existence in 1967...
and rest of them are part of Indore Lok Sabha constituency
Indore (Lok Sabha constituency)
Indore Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 29 Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh state in central India. This constituency covers most of the Indore district.-Assembly segments:...
. The current member of the Lok Sabha from Indore constituency is Sumitra Mahajan
Sumitra Mahajan
Sumitra Mahajan is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party. Currently, she is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India...
of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP). She is the Member of Parliament since 1989.