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Chandrapur

District in MAHARASHTRA

Chandrapur District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 22,04,307 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,23,834 are males while 10,80,473 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
22,04,307
📚 Literacy Rate
71.62%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
961

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Chandrapur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.49% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 961.

Total Children

2,31,316

10.49% of population

Boys

1,18,471

51.2%

Girls

1,12,845

48.8%

Child Sex Ratio

953

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
80.75%
Muslim
4.19%
Christian
0.49%
Sikh
0.24%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Chandrapur stands at 961 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 86.79% while female literacy is at 72.97%, showing a gender gap of 13.82%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 17.67% of total population in Chandrapur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 22,04,307, 10,58,172 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.00% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.02% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.98% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
8,04,433

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,53,739

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,46,135

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MAHARASHTRA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chandrapur district in MAHARASHTRA?

Chandrapur district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 22,04,307 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,23,834 males and 10,80,473 females.

What is the literacy rate of Chandrapur district?

The overall literacy rate of Chandrapur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.79% and female literacy is 72.97%.

What is the sex ratio in Chandrapur district?

The sex ratio in Chandrapur district is 961 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Chandrapur district?

Chandrapur district has 2,31,316 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,18,471 are boys and 1,12,845 are girls. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Chandrapur district?

Out of the total population of 22,04,307, 10,58,172 people (48.0%) are engaged in work activities in Chandrapur district.