Janjgir Population

As per the 2011 Census, Janjgir Tehsil has a population of 1.53 Lac (1,53,060) with 77.82 k (77,822) males and 75.24 k (75,238) females.The sex ratio in Janjgir is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Janjgir Tehsil is 22.58 k (22,581) which is 14.75% of Janjgir Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Janjgir Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.53 Lac

Toatl Population

77.82 k

Male Population

75.24 k

Female Population

Janjgir Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Janjgir Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,82,400), indicating a 19.17% increased from Janjgir's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.59 k, and the estimated female population is 89.80 k.

Janjgir Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Janjgir Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,84,442), projecting a 20.5% increased from Janjgir's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.62 k, and the estimated female population is 90.81 k.

Janjgir Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Janjgir Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,495), accounting for 97.67% of the Janjgir Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.99 k (75,990), and the Hindu female population is around 73.51 k (73,505).

Janjgir Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Janjgir Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.42 k (2,415), accounting for 1.58% of the Janjgir Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.27 k (1,274), and the Muslim female population is around 1.14 k (1,141).

Janjgir Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,49,49597.67%
Muslim2,4151.58%
Christian7240.47%
Religion not stated1930.13%
Jain1130.07%
Sikh660.04%
Buddhist400.03%
Other religions and persuasions140.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Janjgir Urban Population

The Urban population of Janjgir Tehsil is 40.56 k (40,561), with 20.73 k (20,731) being males and 19.83 k (19,830) being females, making up 26.5% of the Janjgir total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Janjgir Rural Population

The Rural population of Janjgir Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,12,499), with 57.09 k (57,091) being males and 55.41 k (55,408) being females, making up 73.5% of the Janjgir total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Janjgir Literacy Rate

Janjgir Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.13% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Janjgir Tehsil is 89.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Janjgir Tehsil is 66.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Janjgir Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.1%, while in the rural regions of Janjgir Tehsil, it is around 75.18%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Janjgir

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.13 89.07 66.84
Urban Area 86.1 93.77 78.12
Rural Area 75.18 87.32 62.68

Literacy Rate by Religion in Janjgir

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 77.9 88.97 66.48
Muslim 86.22 92.54 79.05
Christian 93.44 95.53 91.52
Religion not stated 71.33 84.13 61.25

Janjgir Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Janjgir Tehsil is 34.45 k (34,449) with 17.39 k (17,393) males and 17.06 k (17,056) females, which is 22.51% of Janjgir Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Janjgir Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Janjgir Tehsil is 7.95 k (7,948) with 4.04 k (4,042) males and 3.91 k (3,906) females, which is 5.19% of Janjgir Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Janjgir

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 967
Urban Area 957
Rural Area 971

Sex Ratio by Religion in Janjgir

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 968
Muslim 896
Christian 1075
Religion not stated 1326

Janjgir Area & Households

The Total Area of Janjgir Tehsil is 237.99 Square KM, with a population density of 643 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Janjgir Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Janjgir Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Janjgir Tehsil are 32.60 k(32,604).

Janjgir Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Janjgir Tehsil, there are about 69.83 k (69,830) workers, making up nearly 45.62% of the Janjgir Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.57 k (43,567) are male workers, and about 26.26 k (26,263) are female workers.

Janjgir - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.82 Lac (1,82,400) 19.17%
2025 1.84 Lac (1,84,442) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 1.86 Lac (1,86,336) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 1.88 Lac (1,88,123) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 1.90 Lac (1,89,916) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 1.92 Lac (1,91,708) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 1.93 Lac (1,93,495) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 1.95 Lac (1,95,187) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 1.97 Lac (1,96,802) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 1.98 Lac (1,98,423) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 2.00 Lac (2,00,038) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 2.02 Lac (2,01,652) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 2.03 Lac (2,03,273) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Janjgir Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.03 Lac (2,03,273), with a male population of 1.03 Lac (1,03,086) and a female population of 1.00 Lac (1,00,181). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Janjgir Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Janjgir Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Janjgir is 1.53 Lac (1,53,060).

The estimated population of Janjgir in 2024 is approximately 1.82 Lac (1,82,400).

Hindu constitute 97.67% of Janjgir population, amounting to approximately 1.49 Lac (1,49,495) people.

Muslim constitute 1.58% of Janjgir population, totaling around 2.42 k (2,415) people.

Hindu: 97.67%, Muslim: 1.58%, Christian: 0.47%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Jain: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Janjgir is 34.45 k (22.51%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.95 k (5.19%).

In Janjgir, 40.56 k (26.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.12 Lac (73.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Janjgir is 78.13%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 66.84%.

The sex ratio in Janjgir is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Janjgir population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.