Draft Annual Plan 1990-91 Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

From Introduction: Madhya Pradesh is the largest State of India occupying 14% of the country's geographical area, but the density of population at 118 per square KM happens to be fairly low. The total area of the State is 443548 square KMs and its population according to 1981 Census was 521.8 lakhs. Scheduled castes & Scheduled tribes constitute 37% of the State population which deserves special attention. The strength of the working force is 230.97 lakhs, out of which 4.5% are marginal workers. The numerical strength of non-workers is 57.08%. The economy of the State is predominantly agrarian. 76% of the work force is engaged in agricultural activities. 52% are cultivators, 24% are agricultural labourers. The workers engaged in household and other occupations constitute 23.79%.