Raipur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Raipur district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Raipur
Raipur comprises 2,149 villages, of which 2,094 are inhabited and 55 are uninhabited. There are 26 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,71,225, spread across 12,383 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,149(2,094 inhabited • 55 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 26 |
| Households | 8,71,225 |
| Total Area | 12,383 km² |
Raipur Urban & Rural Population
Raipur had 14,83,289 people in urban areas (36.5%) and 25,80,583 people in rural areas (63.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 25,80,583 | 63.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 14,83,289 | 36.5% |
| Total | 40,63,872 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Raipur
The total population comprises 20,48,186 males (50.4%) and 20,15,686 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 984 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 12,88,567 | 7,59,619 | 20,48,186 |
| 👩 Female | 12,92,016 | 7,23,670 | 20,15,686 |
Literacy Rate in Raipur
The literacy rate is 64.71%. Male literacy stands at 72.9% while female literacy is 56.39%, indicating a gender gap of 16.51 percentage points. The total literate population is 26,29,749.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,98,298 | 5,94,860 | 14,93,158 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,47,416 | 4,89,175 | 11,36,591 |
| Total Literate | 15,45,714 | 10,84,035 | 26,29,749 |
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About Raipur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Raipur in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 40,63,872 with a literacy rate of 64.71% and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Raipur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.