Konta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Konta Tehsil has a population of 1.06 Lac (1,05,596) with 53.55 k (53,551) males and 52.05 k (52,045) females.The sex ratio in Konta is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Konta Tehsil is 13.14 k (13,138) which is 12.44% of Konta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Konta Tehsil is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Konta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Konta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Konta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.26 Lac (1,25,838), indicating a 19.17% increased from Konta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 63.72 k, and the estimated female population is 62.12 k.
Konta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Konta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.27 Lac (1,27,247), projecting a 20.5% increased from Konta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 64.42 k, and the estimated female population is 62.82 k.
Konta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Konta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 99.20 k (99,199), accounting for 93.94% of the Konta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.21 k (50,205), and the Hindu female population is around 48.99 k (48,994).
Konta Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Konta Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 4.95 k (4,949), accounting for 4.69% of the Konta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 2.57 k (2,571), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 2.38 k (2,378).
Konta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 99,199 | 93.94% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,949 | 4.69% |
| Muslim | 975 | 0.92% |
| Christian | 329 | 0.31% |
| Religion not stated | 94 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKonta Urban Population
The Urban population of Konta Tehsil is 14.28 k (14,276), with 7.96 k (7,958) being males and 6.32 k (6,318) being females, making up 13.52% of the Konta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 794 females for every 1000 males.
Konta Rural Population
The Rural population of Konta Tehsil is 91.32 k (91,320), with 45.59 k (45,593) being males and 45.73 k (45,727) being females, making up 86.48% of the Konta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Konta Literacy Rate
Konta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 27.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Konta Tehsil is 35.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Konta Tehsil is 19.93 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Konta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.76%, while in the rural regions of Konta Tehsil, it is around 20.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Konta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27.64 | 35.12 | 19.93 |
| Urban Area | 74.76 | 82.51 | 64.89 |
| Rural Area | 20.28 | 26.82 | 13.75 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Konta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 27.16 | 34.49 | 19.64 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 22.74 | 32.8 | 11.77 |
| Muslim | 82.77 | 89.18 | 75.73 |
| Christian | 67.94 | 76 | 59.12 |
Konta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Konta Tehsil is 1.44 k (1,442) with 764 (764) males and 678 (678) females, which is 1.37% of Konta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Konta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Konta Tehsil is 95.43 k (95,433) with 47.65 k (47,653) males and 47.78 k (47,780) females, which is 90.38% of Konta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Konta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 794 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Konta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 925 |
| Muslim | 916 |
| Christian | 982 |
Konta Area & Households
The Total Area of Konta Tehsil is 3,576.06 Square KM, with a population density of 30 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Konta Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Konta Tehsil are 255.The Total Number of households in Konta Tehsil are 23.71 k(23,714).
Konta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Konta Tehsil, there are about 61.93 k (61,930) workers, making up nearly 58.65% of the Konta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.91 k (32,909) are male workers, and about 29.02 k (29,021) are female workers.
Konta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,838) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.27 Lac (1,27,247) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,553) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,786) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,023) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,260) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.33 Lac (1,33,492) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,660) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,774) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.37 Lac (1,36,892) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,006) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,120) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,238) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Konta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.40 Lac (1,40,238), with a male population of 70.94 k (70,936) and a female population of 69.30 k (69,299). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Konta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.