According to census 2001, the district has a total population of 17, 08, 170 of which 8, 67, 506 no. of people are literate.
East Nimar is predominantly an agricultural district and enjoys the advantage of easy access to natural resources.
The special attractions of the place include Omkareshwar Mandhata, Ghantaghar, Dada Dhuni wale Darbar, Dam at Narmada Nagar, Turja bhawani Mata temple and Gauri kunja.
