Chhura Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chhura Population 2026
1,56,823 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,59,696
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 • 13.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 961
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,265
Girls 7,946
Literacy Gap
18.0% Diff Male Literacy 72.4%
Female Literacy 54.4%
SC Population
7,690
6.6% of total
ST Population
56,278
48.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 51%
Main Workers 41,397
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 17,450
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.6%
Agricultural Laborers 59.5%
Household Industries 0.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chhura in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chhura in 2026 is 1,56,565. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chhura? ▼
The literacy rate of Chhura is 63.26% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chhura? ▼
The sex ratio of Chhura is 1031 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 Chhura in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chhura in 2027 is 1,59,696. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chhura population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chhura. The Census 2011 population was 1,16,330. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chhura in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chhura had a total population of 1,16,330. This comprised 57,275 males and 59,055 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Raipur District
#13 of 15
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#86 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chhura | Raipur Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 63.26% | 60.95% ↑ 2.3%
| 56.73% ↑ 6.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 1031 | 1004 ↑ 27 | 999 ↑ 32 |
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