Chhattisgarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chhattisgarh State has a population of 2.55 Cr (2,55,45,198) with 1.28 Cr (1,28,32,895) males and 1.27 Cr (1,27,12,303) females.The sex ratio in Chhattisgarh is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chhattisgarh State is 36.62 Lac (36,61,689) which is 14.33% of Chhattisgarh State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chhattisgarh State is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chhattisgarh State is listed as part of the Central region of India .

Chhattisgarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chhattisgarh State current estimated population is projected to be 3.04 Cr (3,04,41,807), indicating a 19.17% increased from Chhattisgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.53 Cr, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Cr.

Chhattisgarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chhattisgarh State estimated population is projected to be 3.08 Cr (3,07,82,648), projecting a 20.5% increased from Chhattisgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.54 Cr, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Cr.

Chhattisgarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chhattisgarh State, with a total Hindu population of 2.38 Cr (2,38,19,789), accounting for 93.25% of the Chhattisgarh State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.20 Cr (1,19,68,245), and the Hindu female population is around 1.19 Cr (1,18,51,544).

Chhattisgarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chhattisgarh State, with a total Muslim population of 5.15 Lac (5,14,998), accounting for 2.02% of the Chhattisgarh State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.64 Lac (2,63,834), and the Muslim female population is around 2.51 Lac (2,51,164).

Chhattisgarh Religion Wise Population

Chhattisgarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Chhattisgarh State is 59.37 Lac (59,37,237), with 30.35 Lac (30,35,469) being males and 29.02 Lac (29,01,768) being females, making up 23.24% of the Chhattisgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Chhattisgarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Chhattisgarh State is 1.96 Cr (1,96,07,961), with 97.97 Lac (97,97,426) being males and 98.11 Lac (98,10,535) being females, making up 76.76% of the Chhattisgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Chhattisgarh Literacy Rate

Chhattisgarh State has a literacy rate of 70.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chhattisgarh State is 80.27 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chhattisgarh State is 60.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chhattisgarh State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.05%, while in the rural regions of Chhattisgarh State, it is around 65.99%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chhattisgarh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	70.28	80.27	60.24
Urban Area	84.05	90.58	77.24
Rural Area	65.99	76.98	55.06

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chhattisgarh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	69.79	79.99	59.53
Muslim	84.55	90.34	78.46
Other religions and persuasions	61.54	72.53	50.9
Christian	77.85	83.52	72.38

Chhattisgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chhattisgarh State is 32.74 Lac (32,74,269) with 16.42 Lac (16,41,738) males and 16.33 Lac (16,32,531) females, which is 12.82% of Chhattisgarh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Chhattisgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chhattisgarh State is 78.23 Lac (78,22,902) with 38.73 Lac (38,73,191) males and 39.50 Lac (39,49,711) females, which is 30.62% of Chhattisgarh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Chhattisgarh Slum Population

Slum Population in Chhattisgarh State is 18.99 Lac (18,98,931) with 9.67 Lac (9,66,623) males and 9.32 Lac (9,32,308) females, which is 7.43% of Chhattisgarh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 965 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Chhattisgarh State are 4.14 Lac (4,13,831).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chhattisgarh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	991
Urban Area	956
Rural Area	1002

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chhattisgarh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	991
Muslim	952
Other religions and persuasions	1026
Christian	1029

Chhattisgarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Chhattisgarh State is 1,35,192 Square KM, with a population density of 189 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chhattisgarh State are 182 and the Total Number of Villages in Chhattisgarh State are 20,126.The Total Number of households in Chhattisgarh State are 56.51 Lac(56,50,724).

Chhattisgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chhattisgarh State, there are about 1.22 Cr (1,21,80,225) workers, making up nearly 47.68% of the Chhattisgarh State total population. Out of these, around 71.34 Lac (71,33,866) are male workers, and about 50.46 Lac (50,46,359) are female workers.

Chhattisgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036