Sukma Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sukma Tehsil has a population of 64.89 k (64,891) with 31.90 k (31,898) males and 32.99 k (32,993) females.The sex ratio in Sukma is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sukma Tehsil is 10.08 k (10,079) which is 15.53% of Sukma Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sukma Tehsil is 988 females for every 1000 males.

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

Sukma Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sukma Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 77.33 k (77,330), indicating a 19.17% increased from Sukma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.95 k, and the estimated female population is 39.38 k.

Sukma Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sukma Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 78.20 k (78,196), projecting a 20.5% increased from Sukma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 38.37 k, and the estimated female population is 39.82 k.

Sukma Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sukma Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 61.54 k (61,536), accounting for 94.83% of the Sukma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.15 k (30,148), and the Hindu female population is around 31.39 k (31,388).

Sukma Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sukma Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.57 k (1,565), accounting for 2.41% of the Sukma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 824 (824), and the Muslim female population is around 741 (741).

Sukma Religion Wise Population

Sukma Urban Population

The Urban population of Sukma Tehsil is 13.93 k (13,926), with 7.15 k (7,153) being males and 6.77 k (6,773) being females, making up 21.46% of the Sukma total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Sukma Rural Population

The Rural population of Sukma Tehsil is 50.97 k (50,965), with 24.75 k (24,745) being males and 26.22 k (26,220) being females, making up 78.54% of the Sukma total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1060 females for every 1000 males.

Sukma Literacy Rate

Sukma Tehsil has a literacy rate of 42.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sukma Tehsil is 52.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sukma Tehsil is 32.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sukma Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.2%, while in the rural regions of Sukma Tehsil, it is around 33.43%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sukma

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	42.34	52.52	32.58
Urban Area	74.2	82.18	65.71
Rural Area	33.43	43.66	23.91

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sukma

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	40.55	50.75	30.84
Muslim	83.73	88.98	77.8
Other religions and persuasions	47.84	61.94	32.74
Christian	79.08	85.31	72.26

Sukma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sukma Tehsil is 875 (875) with 445 (445) males and 430 (430) females, which is 1.35% of Sukma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Sukma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sukma Tehsil is 47.84 k (47,838) with 23.05 k (23,051) males and 24.79 k (24,787) females, which is 73.72% of Sukma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1076 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sukma

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1035
Urban Area	947
Rural Area	1060

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sukma

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1042
Muslim	900
Other religions and persuasions	973
Christian	921

Sukma Area & Households

The Total Area of Sukma Tehsil is 896.92 Square KM, with a population density of 72 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sukma Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sukma Tehsil are 52.The Total Number of households in Sukma Tehsil are 14.38 k(14,383).

Sukma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sukma Tehsil, there are about 35.10 k (35,097) workers, making up nearly 54.09% of the Sukma Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.13 k (18,132) are male workers, and about 16.97 k (16,965) are female workers.

Sukma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sukma Census Frequently Asked Questions