Nawagarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nawagarh Tehsil has a population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,947) with 79.51 k (79,514) males and 77.43 k (77,433) females.The sex ratio in Nawagarh is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nawagarh Tehsil is 22.91 k (22,909) which is 14.6% of Nawagarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nawagarh Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nawagarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Janjgir - Champa District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Nawagarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nawagarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,87,032), indicating a 19.17% increased from Nawagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.61 k, and the estimated female population is 92.42 k.
Nawagarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nawagarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,126), projecting a 20.5% increased from Nawagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 95.66 k, and the estimated female population is 93.46 k.
Nawagarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nawagarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,573), accounting for 99.12% of the Nawagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.81 k (78,806), and the Hindu female population is around 76.77 k (76,767).
Nawagarh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nawagarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 968 (968), accounting for 0.62% of the Nawagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 504 (504), and the Muslim female population is around 464 (464).
Nawagarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,55,573 | 99.12% |
| Muslim | 968 | 0.62% |
| Christian | 165 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 113 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 79 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNawagarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Nawagarh Tehsil is 17.83 k (17,825), with 9.06 k (9,055) being males and 8.77 k (8,770) being females, making up 11.36% of the Nawagarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Nawagarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Nawagarh Tehsil is 1.39 Lac (1,39,122), with 70.46 k (70,459) being males and 68.66 k (68,663) being females, making up 88.64% of the Nawagarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Nawagarh Literacy Rate
Nawagarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nawagarh Tehsil is 85.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nawagarh Tehsil is 60.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nawagarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.87%, while in the rural regions of Nawagarh Tehsil, it is around 72.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nawagarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.14 | 85.27 | 60.73 |
| Urban Area | 77.87 | 88.25 | 67.13 |
| Rural Area | 72.53 | 84.88 | 59.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nawagarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.1 | 85.25 | 60.66 |
| Muslim | 78.01 | 86.67 | 68.18 |
| Christian | 76.76 | 82.19 | 71.01 |
| Religion not stated | 76.92 | 86.67 | 67.39 |
Nawagarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nawagarh Tehsil is 37.13 k (37,134) with 18.70 k (18,696) males and 18.44 k (18,438) females, which is 23.66% of Nawagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Nawagarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nawagarh Tehsil is 3.12 k (3,118) with 1.56 k (1,557) males and 1.56 k (1,561) females, which is 1.99% of Nawagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nawagarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 974 |
| Urban Area | 969 |
| Rural Area | 975 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nawagarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 975 |
| Muslim | 921 |
| Christian | 942 |
| Religion not stated | 1174 |
Nawagarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Nawagarh Tehsil is 377.68 Square KM, with a population density of 416 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nawagarh Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nawagarh Tehsil are 71.The Total Number of households in Nawagarh Tehsil are 31.82 k(31,817).
Nawagarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nawagarh Tehsil, there are about 86.87 k (86,871) workers, making up nearly 55.35% of the Nawagarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.06 k (47,062) are male workers, and about 39.81 k (39,809) are female workers.
Nawagarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,032) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,126) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,068) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,900) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,738) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,577) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.98 Lac (1,98,409) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.00 Lac (2,00,144) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.02 Lac (2,01,800) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.03 Lac (2,03,462) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.05 Lac (2,05,118) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.07 Lac (2,06,773) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.08 Lac (2,08,435) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nawagarh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.08 Lac (2,08,435), with a male population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,327) and a female population of 1.03 Lac (1,03,104). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Nawagarh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.