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Chhattisgarh Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Chhattisgarh has population of 2.56 Crores, an increase from figure of 2.08 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Chhattisgarh as per lastest census data is 25,545,198 of which male and female are 12,832,895 and 12,712,303 respectively. In 2001, total population was 20,833,803 in which males were 10,474,218 while females were 10,359,585. The total population growth in this decade was 22.61 percent while in previous decade it was 18.06 percent. The population of Chhattisgarh forms 2.11 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 2.03 percent.

Chhattisgarh Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Chhattisgarh is 991 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 989 per 1000 males in Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Chhattisgarh has seen upward trend and is 70.28 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 80.27 percent while female literacy is at 60.24 percent.

Chhattisgarh 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Chhattisgarh in 2024 ? The last census of Chhattisgarh was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Chhattisgarh 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 2.55 Crores 25,545,198
2021 3.06 Crores 30,560,000
2022 3.11 Crores 31,080,000
2023 3.15 Crores 31,530,000

Chhattisgarh Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Chhattisgarh with 93.25 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Chhattisgarh with approximately 2.02 % following it. In Chhattisgarh state, Christinity is followed by 1.92 %, Jainism by 0.24 %, Sikhism by 0.27 % and Buddhism by 0.27 %. Around 1.94 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.09 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 93.25 %
Muslim 2.02 %
Other religion 1.94 %
Christian 1.92 %

Chhattisgarh Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 2.56 Crores 2.08 Crore
Actual Population 25,545,198 20,833,803
Male 12,832,895 10,474,218
Female 12,712,303 10,359,585
Population Growth 22.61% 18.06%
Percantage of total Population 2.11% 2.03%
Sex Ratio 991 989
Child Sex Ratio 969 975
Density/km2 189 154
Area(Km 2) 135,192 135,191
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 3,661,689 3,554,916
Literacy 70.28 % 64.66 %
Male Literacy 80.27 % 77.38 %
Female Literacy 60.24 % 51.85 %

Chhattisgarh Urban Population

Out of total population of Chhattisgarh, 23.24% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Chhattisgarh increased by 41.84 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Chhattisgarh was 956 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Chhattisgarh for Urban regions was 84.05 percent.

Chhattisgarh Rural Population

Of the total population of Chhattisgarh state, around 76.76 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Chhattisgarh for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 17.78%. In rural regions of Chhattisgarh state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 1001. Average literacy rate in Chhattisgarh for rural areas was 65.99 percent.

Chhattisgarh City List


Chhattisgarh Metropolitan Regions

Large Metropolitan Region Population Male Female
Raipur 1,123,558 577,992 545,566
Durg and Bhilai Nagar 1,064,222 545,916 518,306

Chhattisgarh State Information

Recently as per Chhattisgarh census data, 90.21% houses are owned while 6.52% were rented. In all, 72.21% couples in Chhattisgarh lived in single family. In 2011, 48.80% of Chhattisgarh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 1.21% of Chhattisgarh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Chhattisgarh. 2.25% of family in Chhattisgarh owned car while 15.61% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Chhattisgarh, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Chhattisgarh population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Chhattisgarh.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Chhattisgarh is Raipur. The languages spoken in the Chhattisgarh state includes Chattisgarhi and Hindi. In total Chhattisgarh (CG) state comprises 18 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Chhattisgarh state is CG.

What is the population of Chhattisgarh in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Chhattisgarh was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 3.15 Crores.

Literacy rate of Chhattisgarh has seen upward trend and is 70.28 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Chhattisgarh from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Chhattisgarh is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Chhattisgarh in 2011-2021 is...