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Mahasamund

District in CHHATTISGARH

Mahasamund District of CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 10,32,754 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,11,967 are males while 5,20,787 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,32,754
📚 Literacy Rate
61.77%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1017

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Mahasamund has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.02% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1017.

Total Children

1,34,448

13.02% of population

Boys

68,207

50.7%

Girls

66,241

49.3%

Child Sex Ratio

971

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
97.61%
Muslim
1.22%
Christian
0.51%
Sikh
0.28%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Mahasamund stands at 1017 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 82.05% while female literacy is at 60.25%, showing a gender gap of 21.80%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.52% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 27.10% of total population in Mahasamund.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,32,754, 4,99,260 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.34% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 68.26% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 31.74% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,40,802

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,58,458

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,33,494

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 Mahasamund district in CHHATTISGARH?

Mahasamund district in CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 10,32,754 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,11,967 males and 5,20,787 females.

What is the literacy rate of Mahasamund district?

The overall literacy rate of Mahasamund district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.05% and female literacy is 60.25%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahasamund district?

The sex ratio in Mahasamund district is 1017 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Mahasamund district?

Mahasamund district has 1,34,448 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 68,207 are boys and 66,241 are girls. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Mahasamund district?

Out of the total population of 10,32,754, 4,99,260 people (48.3%) are engaged in work activities in Mahasamund district.