Gidam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gidam Tehsil has a population of 80.55 k (80,552) with 40.19 k (40,187) males and 40.37 k (40,365) females.The sex ratio in Gidam is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gidam Tehsil is 12.22 k (12,221) which is 15.17% of Gidam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gidam Tehsil is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gidam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Gidam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gidam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 95.99 k (95,993), indicating a 19.17% increased from Gidam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 47.82 k, and the estimated female population is 48.18 k.
Gidam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gidam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 97.07 k (97,068), projecting a 20.5% increased from Gidam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.35 k, and the estimated female population is 48.72 k.
Gidam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gidam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 78.69 k (78,687), accounting for 97.68% of the Gidam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 39.16 k (39,159), and the Hindu female population is around 39.53 k (39,528).
Gidam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gidam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 726 (726), accounting for 0.9% of the Gidam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 397 (397), and the Muslim female population is around 329 (329).
Gidam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78,687 | 97.68% |
| Muslim | 726 | 0.9% |
| Jain | 630 | 0.78% |
| Christian | 299 | 0.37% |
| Religion not stated | 108 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 83 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGidam Urban Population
The Urban population of Gidam Tehsil is 14.08 k (14,076), with 6.94 k (6,941) being males and 7.14 k (7,135) being females, making up 17.47% of the Gidam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Gidam Rural Population
The Rural population of Gidam Tehsil is 66.48 k (66,476), with 33.25 k (33,246) being males and 33.23 k (33,230) being females, making up 82.53% of the Gidam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Gidam Literacy Rate
Gidam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 51.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gidam Tehsil is 63.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gidam Tehsil is 40.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gidam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.92%, while in the rural regions of Gidam Tehsil, it is around 46.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gidam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51.64 | 63.09 | 40.28 |
| Urban Area | 74.92 | 84.46 | 65.68 |
| Rural Area | 46.55 | 58.49 | 34.63 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gidam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 50.77 | 62.29 | 39.39 |
| Muslim | 86.34 | 90.99 | 80.85 |
| Jain | 94.89 | 97.98 | 91.24 |
| Christian | 92.14 | 97.55 | 84.62 |
Gidam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gidam Tehsil is 1.72 k (1,715) with 918 (918) males and 797 (797) females, which is 2.13% of Gidam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Gidam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gidam Tehsil is 55.61 k (55,608) with 27.19 k (27,194) males and 28.41 k (28,414) females, which is 69.03% of Gidam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1045 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gidam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1005 |
| Urban Area | 1028 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gidam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Muslim | 829 |
| Jain | 843 |
| Christian | 749 |
Gidam Area & Households
The Total Area of Gidam Tehsil is 856.93 Square KM, with a population density of 94 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gidam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Gidam Tehsil are 67.The Total Number of households in Gidam Tehsil are 18.17 k(18,174).
Gidam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gidam Tehsil, there are about 42.80 k (42,804) workers, making up nearly 53.14% of the Gidam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.10 k (23,102) are male workers, and about 19.70 k (19,702) are female workers.
Gidam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.99 k (95,993) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 97.07 k (97,068) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 98.06 k (98,064) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 99.01 k (99,005) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 99.95 k (99,948) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.01 Lac (1,00,892) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.02 Lac (1,01,832) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,723) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.04 Lac (1,03,573) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.04 Lac (1,04,426) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,275) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,125) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.07 Lac (1,06,978) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gidam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.07 Lac (1,06,978), with a male population of 53.23 k (53,234) and a female population of 53.75 k (53,747). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Gidam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.