Chhattisgarh Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Chhattisgarh.

Total Population
2,55,45,198
Male
1,28,32,895
50.2%
Female
1,27,12,303
49.8%
Sex Ratio
991
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
60.21%
Density
189
per km²

Administrative Details of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh comprises 20,126 villages, of which 19,567 are inhabited and 559 are uninhabited. There are 182 urban towns in Chhattisgarh. The total number of households stands at 56,50,724, spread across 1,35,192 square kilometers.

Villages20,126(19,567 inhabited559 uninhabited)
Urban Towns182
Households56,50,724
Total Area1,35,192 km²

Chhattisgarh Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Chhattisgarh had 59,37,237 people in urban areas (23.2%) and 1,96,07,961 people in rural areas (76.8%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural1,96,07,96176.8%
🏙️ Urban59,37,23723.2%
Total2,55,45,198100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population1,96,07,961
Urban Population59,37,237

Gender Distribution in Chhattisgarh

The total population of Chhattisgarh comprises 1,28,32,895 males (50.2%) and 1,27,12,303 females (49.8%). The sex ratio in Chhattisgarh is 991 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male97,97,42630,35,4691,28,32,895
👩 Female98,10,53529,01,7681,27,12,303

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population1,28,32,895
50.2% of total
Female Population1,27,12,303
49.8% of total

Literacy Rate in Chhattisgarh

The literacy rate in Chhattisgarh is 60.21% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 68.64% while female literacy is 51.7%, indicating a gender gap of 16.94 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,53,79,922.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)64,03,01224,04,88188,07,893
Literate (Female)46,05,94419,66,08565,72,029
Total Literate1,10,08,95643,70,9661,53,79,922

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate68.64%
Female Literacy Rate51.7%

Chhattisgarh District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Chhattisgarh has 18 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1Raipur40,63,87264.71%98412,383
2Durg33,43,87268.88%9888,535
3Bilaspur26,63,62959.94%9718,272
4Surguja23,59,88650.34%97815,732
5Janjgir - Champa16,19,70762.95%9863,853
6Rajnandgaon15,37,13365.6%10158,070
7Raigarh14,93,98463.7%9917,086
8Bastar14,13,19946.06%102310,470
9Korba 12,06,64062.05%9696,598
10Mahasamund10,32,75461.77%10174,790

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Chhattisgarh has a population of 2,55,45,198. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Chhattisgarh

Complete list of all 18 districts in Chhattisgarh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Chhattisgarh?
According to Census 2011, Chhattisgarh has a total population of 2,55,45,198. This includes 1,96,07,961 people in rural areas and 59,37,237 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh has 1,28,32,895 males (50.2%) and 1,27,12,303 females (49.8%).
What is the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh?
The sex ratio of Chhattisgarh is 991 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 991 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh has an overall literacy rate of 60.21%. The male literacy rate is 68.64% and the female literacy rate is 51.7%. Total literate population is 1,53,79,922.
What is the total area of Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh covers a total area of 1,35,192 square kilometers with a population density of 189 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh comprises 18 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 32,74,269 (12.82% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 78,22,902 (30.62% of total).

About Chhattisgarh Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Chhattisgarh has a total population of 2,55,45,198 with a literacy rate of 60.21% and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1000 males.

Chhattisgarh comprises 18 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Chhattisgarh including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Chhattisgarh.