Chandrapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chandrapur district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Chandrapur
Chandrapur comprises 1,792 villages, of which 1,463 are inhabited and 329 are uninhabited. There are 23 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,36,686, spread across 11,443 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,792(1,463 inhabited • 329 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 23 |
| Households | 5,36,686 |
| Total Area | 11,443 km² |
Chandrapur Urban & Rural Population
Chandrapur had 7,75,378 people in urban areas (35.2%) and 14,28,929 people in rural areas (64.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,28,929 | 64.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,75,378 | 35.2% |
| Total | 22,04,307 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chandrapur
The total population comprises 11,23,834 males (51.0%) and 10,80,473 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 961 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,26,106 | 3,97,728 | 11,23,834 |
| 👩 Female | 7,02,823 | 3,77,650 | 10,80,473 |
Literacy Rate in Chandrapur
The literacy rate is 71.62%. Male literacy stands at 77.64% while female literacy is 65.35%, indicating a gender gap of 12.29 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,78,615.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,41,613 | 3,30,952 | 8,72,565 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,20,781 | 2,85,269 | 7,06,050 |
| Total Literate | 9,62,394 | 6,16,221 | 15,78,615 |
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About Chandrapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chandrapur in Maharashtra has a total population of 22,04,307 with a literacy rate of 71.62% and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chandrapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.