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Bastar

District in CHHATTISGARH

Bastar District of CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 14,13,199 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,98,487 are males while 7,14,712 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
14,13,199
📚 Literacy Rate
46.06%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1023

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Bastar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.33% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 994 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1023.

Total Children

2,16,713

15.33% of population

Boys

1,08,662

50.1%

Girls

1,08,051

49.9%

Child Sex Ratio

994

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
90.43%
Muslim
0.88%
Christian
1.98%
Sikh
0.15%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Bastar stands at 1023 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 64.82% while female literacy is at 44.26%, showing a gender gap of 20.56%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 2.69% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 65.93% of total population in Bastar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 14,13,199, 7,26,531 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 51.41% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 54.34% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 45.66% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,94,824

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,31,707

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,86,668

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 Bastar district in CHHATTISGARH?

Bastar district in CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 14,13,199 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,98,487 males and 7,14,712 females.

What is the literacy rate of Bastar district?

The overall literacy rate of Bastar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 64.82% and female literacy is 44.26%.

What is the sex ratio in Bastar district?

The sex ratio in Bastar district is 1023 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Bastar district?

Bastar district has 2,16,713 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,08,662 are boys and 1,08,051 are girls. The child sex ratio is 994 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Bastar district?

Out of the total population of 14,13,199, 7,26,531 people (51.4%) are engaged in work activities in Bastar district.