Pithora Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pithora Population 2026
2,75,908 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,80,963
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 12.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 980
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 12,792
Girls 12,538
Literacy Gap
19.1% Diff Male Literacy 70.7%
Female Literacy 51.6%
SC Population
19,406
9.5% of total
ST Population
68,715
33.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 73,271
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 32,866
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 32.6%
Agricultural Laborers 55.9%
Household Industries 0.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pithora in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pithora in 2026 is 2,75,453. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Pithora? ▼
The literacy rate of Pithora is 61.03% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pithora? ▼
The sex ratio of Pithora is 1032 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Pithora in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pithora in 2027 is 2,80,963. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Pithora population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Pithora. The Census 2011 population was 2,04,666. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Pithora in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pithora had a total population of 2,04,666. This comprised 1,00,746 males and 1,03,920 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mahasamund District
#2 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#35 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pithora | Mahasamund Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 61.03% | 61.66% ↓ 0.6%
| 56.73% ↑ 4.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1032 | 1018 ↑ 14 | 999 ↑ 33 |
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