Pathariya Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pathariya Tehsil has a population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,619) with 90.08 k (90,083) males and 87.54 k (87,536) females.The sex ratio in Pathariya is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pathariya Tehsil is 30.13 k (30,132) which is 16.96% of Pathariya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pathariya Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

Pathariya Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pathariya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.12 Lac (2,11,666), indicating a 19.17% increased from Pathariya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Pathariya Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pathariya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,14,036), projecting a 20.5% increased from Pathariya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Pathariya Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pathariya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,846), accounting for 97.88% of the Pathariya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 88.15 k (88,149), and the Hindu female population is around 85.70 k (85,697).

Pathariya Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pathariya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.48 k (1,476), accounting for 0.83% of the Pathariya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 749 (749), and the Muslim female population is around 727 (727).

Pathariya Religion Wise Population

Pathariya Urban Population

The Urban population of Pathariya Tehsil is 13.83 k (13,833), with 6.94 k (6,937) being males and 6.90 k (6,896) being females, making up 7.79% of the Pathariya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Pathariya Rural Population

The Rural population of Pathariya Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,786), with 83.15 k (83,146) being males and 80.64 k (80,640) being females, making up 92.21% of the Pathariya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Pathariya Literacy Rate

Pathariya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pathariya Tehsil is 77.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pathariya Tehsil is 51.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pathariya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.4%, while in the rural regions of Pathariya Tehsil, it is around 64.22%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pathariya

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.87	77.57	51.83
Urban Area	72.4	83.33	61.57
Rural Area	64.22	77.09	50.98

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pathariya

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.46	77.3	51.29
Muslim	84.14	92.24	75.87
Christian	90.19	92.28	88.15
Other religions and persuasions	66.23	81.13	51.49

Pathariya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pathariya Tehsil is 41.87 k (41,867) with 21.38 k (21,384) males and 20.48 k (20,483) females, which is 23.57% of Pathariya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Pathariya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pathariya Tehsil is 20.04 k (20,041) with 9.92 k (9,920) males and 10.12 k (10,121) females, which is 11.28% of Pathariya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pathariya

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	972
Urban Area	995
Rural Area	970

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pathariya

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	973
Muslim	971
Christian	1024
Other religions and persuasions	1027

Pathariya Area & Households

The Total Area of Pathariya Tehsil is 422.67 Square KM, with a population density of 420 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pathariya Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Pathariya Tehsil are 151.The Total Number of households in Pathariya Tehsil are 37.99 k(37,988).

Pathariya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pathariya Tehsil, there are about 87.04 k (87,043) workers, making up nearly 49.01% of the Pathariya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.33 k (47,331) are male workers, and about 39.71 k (39,712) are female workers.

Pathariya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pathariya Census Frequently Asked Questions