Nawagarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nawagarh Tehsil has a population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,081) with 98.79 k (98,792) males and 98.29 k (98,289) females.The sex ratio in Nawagarh is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nawagarh Tehsil is 32.61 k (32,608) which is 16.55% of Nawagarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nawagarh Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nawagarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nawagarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.35 Lac (2,34,859), indicating a 19.17% increased from Nawagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.

Nawagarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nawagarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.37 Lac (2,37,488), projecting a 20.5% increased from Nawagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.

Nawagarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nawagarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,312), accounting for 99.1% of the Nawagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 97.92 k (97,920), and the Hindu female population is around 97.39 k (97,392).

Nawagarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nawagarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 729 (729), accounting for 0.37% of the Nawagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 352 (352), and the Muslim female population is around 377 (377).

Nawagarh Religion Wise Population

Nawagarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Nawagarh Tehsil is 17.14 k (17,137), with 8.55 k (8,546) being males and 8.59 k (8,591) being females, making up 8.7% of the Nawagarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Nawagarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Nawagarh Tehsil is 1.80 Lac (1,79,944), with 90.25 k (90,246) being males and 89.70 k (89,698) being females, making up 91.3% of the Nawagarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Nawagarh Literacy Rate

Nawagarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.29% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nawagarh Tehsil is 80.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nawagarh Tehsil is 56.18 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nawagarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.59%, while in the rural regions of Nawagarh Tehsil, it is around 67.97%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nawagarh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.29	80.39	56.18
Urban Area	71.59	81.56	61.68
Rural Area	67.97	80.28	55.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nawagarh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	68.17	80.31	56.02
Muslim	82.39	90.43	74.68
Sikh	93.09	94.53	91.3
Other religions and persuasions	65.45	83.74	47.15

Nawagarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nawagarh Tehsil is 56.84 k (56,840) with 28.52 k (28,516) males and 28.32 k (28,324) females, which is 28.84% of Nawagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Nawagarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nawagarh Tehsil is 8.10 k (8,097) with 4.02 k (4,017) males and 4.08 k (4,080) females, which is 4.11% of Nawagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nawagarh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	995
Urban Area	1006
Rural Area	994

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nawagarh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	995
Muslim	1072
Sikh	814
Other religions and persuasions	1026

Nawagarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Nawagarh Tehsil is 625.02 Square KM, with a population density of 315 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nawagarh Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nawagarh Tehsil are 185.The Total Number of households in Nawagarh Tehsil are 41.73 k(41,732).

Nawagarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nawagarh Tehsil, there are about 95.61 k (95,611) workers, making up nearly 48.51% of the Nawagarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.80 k (50,796) are male workers, and about 44.82 k (44,815) are female workers.

Nawagarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nawagarh Census Frequently Asked Questions