Akaltara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Akaltara Tehsil has a population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,080) with 89.99 k (89,986) males and 86.09 k (86,094) females.The sex ratio in Akaltara is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Akaltara Tehsil is 25.12 k (25,118) which is 14.27% of Akaltara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Akaltara Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Akaltara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Janjgir - Champa District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Akaltara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Akaltara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,832), indicating a 19.17% increased from Akaltara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Akaltara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Akaltara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.12 Lac (2,12,182), projecting a 20.5% increased from Akaltara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Akaltara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Akaltara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,368), accounting for 97.89% of the Akaltara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.92 k (87,922), and the Hindu female population is around 84.45 k (84,446).

Akaltara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Akaltara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.37 k (2,368), accounting for 1.34% of the Akaltara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.27 k (1,269), and the Muslim female population is around 1.10 k (1,099).

Akaltara Religion Wise Population

Akaltara Urban Population

The Urban population of Akaltara Tehsil is 22.71 k (22,712), with 11.69 k (11,686) being males and 11.03 k (11,026) being females, making up 12.9% of the Akaltara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Akaltara Rural Population

The Rural population of Akaltara Tehsil is 1.53 Lac (1,53,368), with 78.30 k (78,300) being males and 75.07 k (75,068) being females, making up 87.1% of the Akaltara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Akaltara Literacy Rate

Akaltara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.26% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Akaltara Tehsil is 85.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Akaltara Tehsil is 62.3 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Akaltara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.92%, while in the rural regions of Akaltara Tehsil, it is around 73.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Akaltara

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.26	85.67	62.3
Urban Area	81.92	90.71	72.7
Rural Area	73.1	84.91	60.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Akaltara

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.94	85.47	61.92
Muslim	85.37	91.88	77.89
Jain	99.54	100	99.01
Religion not stated	92.21	96.73	74.6

Akaltara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Akaltara Tehsil is 44.07 k (44,072) with 22.35 k (22,351) males and 21.72 k (21,721) females, which is 25.03% of Akaltara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Akaltara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Akaltara Tehsil is 22.35 k (22,349) with 11.27 k (11,271) males and 11.08 k (11,078) females, which is 12.69% of Akaltara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Akaltara

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	957
Urban Area	944
Rural Area	959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Akaltara

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	961
Muslim	867
Jain	897
Religion not stated	317

Akaltara Area & Households

The Total Area of Akaltara Tehsil is 380.94 Square KM, with a population density of 462 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Akaltara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Akaltara Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Akaltara Tehsil are 39.34 k(39,340).

Akaltara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Akaltara Tehsil, there are about 87.76 k (87,759) workers, making up nearly 49.84% of the Akaltara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.73 k (51,731) are male workers, and about 36.03 k (36,028) are female workers.

Akaltara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Akaltara Census Frequently Asked Questions