Keskal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Keskal Tehsil has a population of 93.00 k (93,003) with 45.82 k (45,822) males and 47.18 k (47,181) females.The sex ratio in Keskal is 1030, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Keskal Tehsil is 13.17 k (13,166) which is 14.16% of Keskal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Keskal Tehsil is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Keskal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bastar District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Keskal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Keskal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.11 Lac (1,10,831), indicating a 19.17% increased from Keskal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 54.52 k, and the estimated female population is 56.32 k.

Keskal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Keskal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.12 Lac (1,12,072), projecting a 20.5% increased from Keskal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 55.13 k, and the estimated female population is 56.95 k.

Keskal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Keskal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 66.91 k (66,905), accounting for 71.94% of the Keskal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.01 k (33,006), and the Hindu female population is around 33.90 k (33,899).

Keskal Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Keskal Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 22.93 k (22,925), accounting for 24.65% of the Keskal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 11.19 k (11,194), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 11.73 k (11,731).

Keskal Religion Wise Population

Keskal Urban Population

The Urban population of Keskal Tehsil is 11.12 k (11,115), with 5.67 k (5,665) being males and 5.45 k (5,450) being females, making up 11.95% of the Keskal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Keskal Rural Population

The Rural population of Keskal Tehsil is 81.89 k (81,888), with 40.16 k (40,157) being males and 41.73 k (41,731) being females, making up 88.05% of the Keskal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Keskal Literacy Rate

Keskal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Keskal Tehsil is 72.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Keskal Tehsil is 50.46 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Keskal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.25%, while in the rural regions of Keskal Tehsil, it is around 58.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Keskal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	61.46	72.83	50.46
Urban Area	84.25	91.89	76.28
Rural Area	58.26	70.03	46.98

Literacy Rate by Religion in Keskal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	61.4	72.74	50.41
Other religions and persuasions	57.69	69.93	46.05
Muslim	91.27	94.86	87.5
Jain	95.79	99.39	91.78

Keskal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Keskal Tehsil is 2.67 k (2,671) with 1.36 k (1,359) males and 1.31 k (1,312) females, which is 2.87% of Keskal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Keskal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Keskal Tehsil is 66.20 k (66,197) with 32.24 k (32,236) males and 33.96 k (33,961) females, which is 71.18% of Keskal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Keskal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1030
Urban Area	963
Rural Area	1040

Sex Ratio by Religion in Keskal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1028
Other religions and persuasions	1048
Muslim	949
Jain	961

Keskal Area & Households

The Total Area of Keskal Tehsil is 868.89 Square KM, with a population density of 107 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Keskal Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Keskal Tehsil are 101.The Total Number of households in Keskal Tehsil are 19.64 k(19,640).

Keskal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Keskal Tehsil, there are about 54.88 k (54,883) workers, making up nearly 59.01% of the Keskal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.24 k (28,235) are male workers, and about 26.65 k (26,648) are female workers.

Keskal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Keskal Census Frequently Asked Questions