Chhattisgarh Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
Chhattisgarh has a total population of 2,55,45,198 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 21 districts. The census reveals that 23.24% of the population lives in urban areas while 76.76% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 2,55,45,198
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 70.28%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 991
- Urban / Rural
- 23.2% / 76.8%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in Chhattisgarh is 70.28%. The gender ratio stands at 991 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in Chhattisgarh is 32,74,269, while Scheduled Tribes account for 78,22,902.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, Chhattisgarh has 1,21,80,225 total workers, with 67.66% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 82,41,714
- Marginal Workers
- 39,38,511
- Non-Workers
- 1,33,64,973
Districts in Chhattisgarh (21)
Raipur
#Population: 40,63,872
Literacy: 64.71%
Durg
#Population: 33,43,872
Literacy: 68.88%
Bilaspur
#Population: 26,63,629
Literacy: 59.94%
Surguja
#Population: 23,59,886
Literacy: 50.34%
Janjgir - Champa
#Population: 16,19,707
Literacy: 73.07%
Janjgir - Champa
#Population: 16,19,707
Literacy: 62.95%
Rajnandgaon
#Population: 15,37,133
Literacy: 65.6%
Raigarh
#Population: 14,93,984
Literacy: 63.7%
Bastar
#Population: 14,13,199
Literacy: 46.06%
Korba
#Population: 12,06,640
Literacy: 62.05%
Mahasamund
#Population: 10,32,754
Literacy: 61.77%
Jashpur
#Population: 8,51,669
Literacy: 58.17%
Kabeerdham
#Population: 8,22,526
Literacy: 50.35%
Dhamtari
#Population: 7,99,781
Literacy: 68.37%
Uttar Bastar Kanker
#Population: 7,48,941
Literacy: 60.89%
Uttar Bastar Kanker
#Population: 7,48,941
Literacy: 70.29%
Koriya
#Population: 6,58,917
Literacy: 60.38%
Dakshin Bastar Dantewada
#Population: 5,33,638
Literacy: 35.84%
Dakshin Bastar Dantewada
#Population: 5,33,638
Literacy: 42.12%
Bijapur
#Population: 2,55,230
Literacy: 34.06%
Narayanpur
#Population: 1,39,820
Literacy: 40.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chhattisgarh according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, Chhattisgarh has a total population of 2,55,45,198. Out of this, 1,28,32,895 are males and 1,27,12,303 are females.
What is the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh?
The literacy rate of Chhattisgarh is 70.28% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh has 21 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh?
The sex ratio of Chhattisgarh is 991 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is comparable to or above the national average.