Durg Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Durg district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Durg
Durg comprises 1,773 villages, of which 1,761 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 25 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,01,707, spread across 8,535 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,773(1,761 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 25 |
| Households | 7,01,707 |
| Total Area | 8,535 km² |
Durg Urban & Rural Population
Durg had 12,84,765 people in urban areas (38.4%) and 20,59,107 people in rural areas (61.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 20,59,107 | 61.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 12,84,765 | 38.4% |
| Total | 33,43,872 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Durg
The total population comprises 16,82,101 males (50.3%) and 16,61,771 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 988 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,26,152 | 6,55,949 | 16,82,101 |
| 👩 Female | 10,32,955 | 6,28,816 | 16,61,771 |
Literacy Rate in Durg
The literacy rate is 68.88%. Male literacy stands at 76.37% while female literacy is 61.31%, indicating a gender gap of 15.06 percentage points. The total literate population is 23,03,378.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,52,220 | 5,32,392 | 12,84,612 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,77,933 | 4,40,833 | 10,18,766 |
| Total Literate | 13,30,153 | 9,73,225 | 23,03,378 |
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About Durg Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Durg in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 33,43,872 with a literacy rate of 68.88% and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Durg district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.