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.
Villages
20,126(19,567 inhabited • 559 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
182
Households
56,50,724
Total Area
1,35,192 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 Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
1,96,07,961
76.8%
🏙️ Urban
59,37,237
23.2%
Total
2,55,45,198
100%
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
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
97,97,426
30,35,469
1,28,32,895
👩 Female
98,10,535
29,01,768
1,27,12,303
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
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
64,03,012
24,04,881
88,07,893
Literate (Female)
46,05,944
19,66,085
65,72,029
Total Literate
1,10,08,956
43,70,966
1,53,79,922
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.
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.