Nagri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nagri Tehsil has a population of 1.80 Lac (1,79,505) with 88.56 k (88,557) males and 90.95 k (90,948) females.The sex ratio in Nagri is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nagri Tehsil is 23.36 k (23,363) which is 13.02% of Nagri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nagri Tehsil is 985 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nagri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nagri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,13,914), indicating a 19.17% increased from Nagri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.

Nagri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nagri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.16 Lac (2,16,309), projecting a 20.5% increased from Nagri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Nagri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nagri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,971), accounting for 96.92% of the Nagri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.81 k (85,809), and the Hindu female population is around 88.16 k (88,162).

Nagri Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Nagri Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 2.45 k (2,448), accounting for 1.36% of the Nagri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 1.16 k (1,163), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 1.29 k (1,285).

Nagri Religion Wise Population

Nagri Urban Population

The Urban population of Nagri Tehsil is 13.31 k (13,308), with 6.65 k (6,649) being males and 6.66 k (6,659) being females, making up 7.41% of the Nagri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Nagri Rural Population

The Rural population of Nagri Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,66,197), with 81.91 k (81,908) being males and 84.29 k (84,289) being females, making up 92.59% of the Nagri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Nagri Literacy Rate

Nagri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.74% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nagri Tehsil is 85.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nagri Tehsil is 64.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nagri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.55%, while in the rural regions of Nagri Tehsil, it is around 74.02%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nagri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.74	85.54	64.28
Urban Area	83.55	90.51	76.62
Rural Area	74.02	85.13	63.3

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nagri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	74.52	85.4	63.99
Other religions and persuasions	70.32	82.05	59.66
Muslim	90.29	95.34	85.02
Jain	93.41	97.7	89.03

Nagri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nagri Tehsil is 8.15 k (8,146) with 4.05 k (4,054) males and 4.09 k (4,092) females, which is 4.54% of Nagri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Nagri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nagri Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,10,099) with 54.02 k (54,015) males and 56.08 k (56,084) females, which is 61.33% of Nagri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1039 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nagri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1027
Urban Area	1002
Rural Area	1030

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nagri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1028
Other religions and persuasions	1105
Muslim	958
Jain	973

Nagri Area & Households

The Total Area of Nagri Tehsil is 2,070.17 Square KM, with a population density of 87 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nagri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nagri Tehsil are 249.The Total Number of households in Nagri Tehsil are 41.34 k(41,344).

Nagri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nagri Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,00,518) workers, making up nearly 56% of the Nagri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.66 k (53,656) are male workers, and about 46.86 k (46,862) are female workers.

Nagri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nagri Census Frequently Asked Questions