Dantewada Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dantewada Tehsil has a population of 94.35 k (94,351) with 47.02 k (47,024) males and 47.33 k (47,327) females.The sex ratio in Dantewada is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dantewada Tehsil is 13.92 k (13,919) which is 14.75% of Dantewada Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dantewada Tehsil is 997 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dantewada Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dantewada Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 Lac (1,12,437), indicating a 19.17% increased from Dantewada's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 55.95 k, and the estimated female population is 56.49 k.

Dantewada Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dantewada Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.14 Lac (1,13,696), projecting a 20.5% increased from Dantewada's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 56.57 k, and the estimated female population is 57.12 k.

Dantewada Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dantewada Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 90.08 k (90,083), accounting for 95.48% of the Dantewada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.83 k (44,833), and the Hindu female population is around 45.25 k (45,250).

Dantewada Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dantewada Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.85 k (1,846), accounting for 1.96% of the Dantewada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 938 (938), and the Muslim female population is around 908 (908).

Dantewada Religion Wise Population

Dantewada Urban Population

The Urban population of Dantewada Tehsil is 35.07 k (35,068), with 18.38 k (18,384) being males and 16.68 k (16,684) being females, making up 37.17% of the Dantewada total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Dantewada Rural Population

The Rural population of Dantewada Tehsil is 59.28 k (59,283), with 28.64 k (28,640) being males and 30.64 k (30,643) being females, making up 62.83% of the Dantewada total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1070 females for every 1000 males.

Dantewada Literacy Rate

Dantewada Tehsil has a literacy rate of 50.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dantewada Tehsil is 60.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dantewada Tehsil is 40.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dantewada Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.97%, while in the rural regions of Dantewada Tehsil, it is around 32.57%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dantewada

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	50.64	60.79	40.57
Urban Area	79.97	86.54	72.63
Rural Area	32.57	43.33	22.67

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dantewada

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	49.52	59.83	39.32
Muslim	61.12	68.43	53.53
Christian	84.14	89.16	79.26
Buddhist	91.28	95.18	86.36

Dantewada Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dantewada Tehsil is 4.33 k (4,327) with 2.20 k (2,204) males and 2.12 k (2,123) females, which is 4.59% of Dantewada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Dantewada Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dantewada Tehsil is 60.61 k (60,605) with 29.47 k (29,471) males and 31.13 k (31,134) females, which is 64.23% of Dantewada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1057 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dantewada

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1007
Urban Area	908
Rural Area	1070

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dantewada

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1010
Muslim	969
Christian	1032
Buddhist	898

Dantewada Area & Households

The Total Area of Dantewada Tehsil is 822.2 Square KM, with a population density of 115 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dantewada Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Dantewada Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Dantewada Tehsil are 22.23 k(22,233).

Dantewada Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dantewada Tehsil, there are about 45.01 k (45,014) workers, making up nearly 47.71% of the Dantewada Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.44 k (26,436) are male workers, and about 18.58 k (18,578) are female workers.

Dantewada - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dantewada Census Frequently Asked Questions