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 2023
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 2023
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 Population
What is the population of Chhattisgarh in 2023 ? 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 2023 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 2023
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.