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Korba

District in CHHATTISGARH

Korba District of CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 12,06,640 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,12,915 are males while 5,93,725 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
12,06,640
📚 Literacy Rate
62.05%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
969

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Korba has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.26% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 969.

Total Children

1,72,016

14.26% of population

Boys

87,487

50.9%

Girls

84,529

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

966

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
93.91%
Muslim
2.50%
Christian
1.75%
Sikh
0.30%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Korba stands at 969 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 82.48% while female literacy is at 61.93%, showing a gender gap of 20.55%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.33% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 40.90% of total population in Korba.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 12,06,640, 5,21,186 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.19% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.21% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.79% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,50,314

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,70,872

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,85,454

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 Korba district in CHHATTISGARH?

Korba district in CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 12,06,640 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,12,915 males and 5,93,725 females.

What is the literacy rate of Korba district?

The overall literacy rate of Korba district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.48% and female literacy is 61.93%.

What is the sex ratio in Korba district?

The sex ratio in Korba district is 969 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Korba district?

Korba district has 1,72,016 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 87,487 are boys and 84,529 are girls. The child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Korba district?

Out of the total population of 12,06,640, 5,21,186 people (43.2%) are engaged in work activities in Korba district.