Mungeli Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mungeli Tehsil has a population of 2.49 Lac (2,49,229) with 1.26 Lac (1,26,407) males and 1.23 Lac (1,22,822) females.The sex ratio in Mungeli is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mungeli Tehsil is 41.92 k (41,918) which is 16.82% of Mungeli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mungeli Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mungeli Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bilaspur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Mungeli Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mungeli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.97 Lac (2,97,003), indicating a 19.17% increased from Mungeli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.
Mungeli Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mungeli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.00 Lac (3,00,328), projecting a 20.5% increased from Mungeli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.
Mungeli Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mungeli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.43 Lac (2,42,542), accounting for 97.32% of the Mungeli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,23,012), and the Hindu female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,19,530).
Mungeli Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mungeli Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.39 k (2,391), accounting for 0.96% of the Mungeli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.20 k (1,201), and the Muslim female population is around 1.19 k (1,190).
Mungeli Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,42,542 | 97.32% |
| Muslim | 2,391 | 0.96% |
| Christian | 1,856 | 0.74% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,575 | 0.63% |
| Jain | 482 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 174 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 114 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 95 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMungeli Urban Population
The Urban population of Mungeli Tehsil is 36.45 k (36,450), with 18.55 k (18,553) being males and 17.90 k (17,897) being females, making up 14.63% of the Mungeli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Mungeli Rural Population
The Rural population of Mungeli Tehsil is 2.13 Lac (2,12,779), with 1.08 Lac (1,07,854) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,925) being females, making up 85.37% of the Mungeli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Mungeli Literacy Rate
Mungeli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mungeli Tehsil is 79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mungeli Tehsil is 54.63 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mungeli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.57%, while in the rural regions of Mungeli Tehsil, it is around 64.56%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mungeli
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.99 | 79 | 54.63 |
| Urban Area | 80.57 | 89.07 | 71.73 |
| Rural Area | 64.56 | 77.18 | 51.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mungeli
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.52 | 78.66 | 54.02 |
| Muslim | 86.7 | 93.93 | 79.4 |
| Christian | 92.9 | 94.29 | 91.47 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 61.23 | 78.76 | 43.49 |
Mungeli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mungeli Tehsil is 79.37 k (79,365) with 40.12 k (40,119) males and 39.25 k (39,246) females, which is 31.84% of Mungeli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Mungeli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mungeli Tehsil is 9.42 k (9,415) with 4.71 k (4,706) males and 4.71 k (4,709) females, which is 3.78% of Mungeli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mungeli
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 965 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mungeli
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Muslim | 991 |
| Christian | 971 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 987 |
Mungeli Area & Households
The Total Area of Mungeli Tehsil is 692.46 Square KM, with a population density of 360 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mungeli Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mungeli Tehsil are 278.The Total Number of households in Mungeli Tehsil are 55.75 k(55,751).
Mungeli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mungeli Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,14,344) workers, making up nearly 45.88% of the Mungeli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.26 k (65,260) are male workers, and about 49.08 k (49,084) are female workers.
Mungeli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.97 Lac (2,97,003) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.00 Lac (3,00,328) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,412) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,322) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.09 Lac (3,09,241) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.12 Lac (3,12,160) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,070) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,825) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.20 Lac (3,20,454) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,093) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.26 Lac (3,25,723) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,352) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,991) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mungeli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.31 Lac (3,30,991), with a male population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,443) and a female population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,540). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Mungeli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.