Korba Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Korba district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Korba
Korba comprises 719 villages, of which 707 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,80,073, spread across 6,598 square kilometers.
| Villages | 719(707 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 2,80,073 |
| Total Area | 6,598 km² |
Korba Urban & Rural Population
Korba had 4,46,290 people in urban areas (37.0%) and 7,60,350 people in rural areas (63.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,60,350 | 63.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,46,290 | 37.0% |
| Total | 12,06,640 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Korba
The total population comprises 6,12,915 males (50.8%) and 5,93,725 females (49.2%). The sex ratio is 969 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,81,424 | 2,31,491 | 6,12,915 |
| 👩 Female | 3,78,926 | 2,14,799 | 5,93,725 |
Literacy Rate in Korba
The literacy rate is 62.05%. Male literacy stands at 70.71% while female literacy is 53.12%, indicating a gender gap of 17.59 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,48,759.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,49,864 | 1,83,527 | 4,33,391 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,72,886 | 1,42,482 | 3,15,368 |
| Total Literate | 4,22,750 | 3,26,009 | 7,48,759 |
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About Korba Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Korba in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 12,06,640 with a literacy rate of 62.05% and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Korba district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.