Rithi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Rithi Population 2026
1,71,492 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,74,633
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 • 16.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 940
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,525
Girls 9,891
Literacy Gap
20.0% Diff Male Literacy 66.5%
Female Literacy 46.5%
SC Population
18,007
14.2% of total
ST Population
32,599
25.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 26,025
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 27,912
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 19.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 25.0%
Agricultural Laborers 51.9%
Household Industries 4.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rithi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Rithi in 2026 is 1,71,209. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Rithi? ▼
The literacy rate of Rithi is 56.68% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Rithi? ▼
The sex ratio of Rithi is 965 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 Rithi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Rithi in 2027 is 1,74,633. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Rithi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Rithi. The Census 2011 population was 1,27,211. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Rithi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Rithi had a total population of 1,27,211. This comprised 64,736 males and 62,475 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Katni District
#5 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#241 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Rithi | Katni Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 56.68% | 59.3% ↓ 2.6%
| 56.74% ↓ 0.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 965 | 955 ↑ 10 | 936 ↑ 30 |
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