Chhatarpur
District in MADHYA PRADESH
As of 2026 estimates, Chhatarpur population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 883.
Chhatarpur District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 17,62,375 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,36,121 are males while 8,26,254 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,62,375
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 883
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Chhatarpur has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.05% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 900 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 883.
Total Children
2,82,794
16.05% of population
Boys
1,48,861
52.6%
Girls
1,33,933
47.4%
Child Sex Ratio
900
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Chhatarpur?
The text sex ratio of Chhatarpur stands at 883 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 72.66% while female literacy is at 53.59%, showing a gender gap of 19.07%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.18% of total population in Chhatarpur.
What is the workforce statistics of Chhatarpur?
Out of the total population of 17,62,375, 7,51,797 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.66% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.67% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.33% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,53,862
- Marginal Workers
- 1,97,935
- Non-Workers
- 10,10,578
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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What is the sex ratio of Chhatarpur?
Population breakdown: 9,36,121 males (53.1%) and 8,26,254 females (46.9%) out of 17,62,375 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Chhatarpur?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 9,43,033 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Chhatarpur?
Literacy rates: Male 72.66%, Female 53.59%, Overall %. Gender gap is 19.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chhatarpur district in MADHYA PRADESH?
Chhatarpur district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 17,62,375 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,36,121 males and 8,26,254 females.
What is the literacy rate of Chhatarpur district?
The overall literacy rate of Chhatarpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 72.66% and female literacy is 53.59%.
What is the sex ratio in Chhatarpur district?
The sex ratio in Chhatarpur district is 883 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Chhatarpur district?
Chhatarpur district has 2,82,794 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,48,861 are boys and 1,33,933 are girls. The child sex ratio is 900 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Chhatarpur district?
Out of the total population of 17,62,375, 7,51,797 people (42.7%) are engaged in work activities in Chhatarpur district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.