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Chhatarpur

District in MADHYA PRADESH

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
📚 Literacy Rate
53.51%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
883

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

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

Hindu
95.15%
Muslim
3.99%
Christian
0.11%
Sikh
0.05%

Demographics & Social Profile

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.

Workforce Statistics

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,97,935

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,10,578

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MADHYA PRADESH

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.