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Raipur

District in CHHATTISGARH

Raipur District of CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 40,63,872 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,48,186 are males while 20,15,686 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
40,63,872
📚 Literacy Rate
64.71%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
984

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Raipur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.36% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 984.

Total Children

5,83,382

14.36% of population

Boys

2,96,441

50.8%

Girls

2,86,941

49.2%

Child Sex Ratio

968

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
95.51%
Muslim
2.54%
Christian
0.57%
Sikh
0.41%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Raipur stands at 984 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 85.24% while female literacy is at 65.75%, showing a gender gap of 19.49%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.82% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 11.72% of total population in Raipur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 40,63,872, 17,57,664 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.25% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 71.64% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 28.36% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
12,59,138

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
4,98,526

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
23,06,208

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in CHHATTISGARH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Raipur district in CHHATTISGARH?

Raipur district in CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 40,63,872 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,48,186 males and 20,15,686 females.

What is the literacy rate of Raipur district?

The overall literacy rate of Raipur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.24% and female literacy is 65.75%.

What is the sex ratio in Raipur district?

The sex ratio in Raipur district is 984 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Raipur district?

Raipur district has 5,83,382 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,96,441 are boys and 2,86,941 are girls. The child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Raipur district?

Out of the total population of 40,63,872, 17,57,664 people (43.3%) are engaged in work activities in Raipur district.