Kawardha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kawardha Tehsil has a population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,231) with 1.14 Lac (1,14,015) males and 1.13 Lac (1,13,216) females.The sex ratio in Kawardha is 993, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kawardha Tehsil is 36.98 k (36,980) which is 16.27% of Kawardha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kawardha Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kawardha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kabeerdham District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Kawardha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kawardha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.71 Lac (2,70,788), indicating a 19.17% increased from Kawardha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Kawardha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kawardha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.74 Lac (2,73,820), projecting a 20.5% increased from Kawardha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.37 Lac.
Kawardha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kawardha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,684), accounting for 96.68% of the Kawardha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,200), and the Hindu female population is around 1.09 Lac (1,09,484).
Kawardha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kawardha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.46 k (4,457), accounting for 1.96% of the Kawardha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.24 k (2,240), and the Muslim female population is around 2.22 k (2,217).
Kawardha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,19,684 | 96.68% |
| Muslim | 4,457 | 1.96% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 961 | 0.42% |
| Jain | 708 | 0.31% |
| Sikh | 653 | 0.29% |
| Christian | 382 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 225 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 161 | 0.07% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKawardha Urban Population
The Urban population of Kawardha Tehsil is 51.52 k (51,516), with 26.15 k (26,154) being males and 25.36 k (25,362) being females, making up 22.67% of the Kawardha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Kawardha Rural Population
The Rural population of Kawardha Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,75,715), with 87.86 k (87,861) being males and 87.85 k (87,854) being females, making up 77.33% of the Kawardha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Kawardha Literacy Rate
Kawardha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kawardha Tehsil is 76.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kawardha Tehsil is 52.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kawardha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.14%, while in the rural regions of Kawardha Tehsil, it is around 60.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kawardha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.7 | 76.55 | 52.83 |
| Urban Area | 80.14 | 87.49 | 72.62 |
| Rural Area | 60.02 | 73.19 | 46.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kawardha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.02 | 76.11 | 51.9 |
| Muslim | 84.15 | 88.9 | 79.41 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 62.67 | 75.13 | 50.37 |
| Jain | 96.82 | 96.96 | 96.66 |
Kawardha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kawardha Tehsil is 37.03 k (37,026) with 18.39 k (18,394) males and 18.63 k (18,632) females, which is 16.29% of Kawardha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Kawardha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kawardha Tehsil is 16.72 k (16,716) with 8.27 k (8,274) males and 8.44 k (8,442) females, which is 7.36% of Kawardha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kawardha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 993 |
| Urban Area | 970 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kawardha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 994 |
| Muslim | 990 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 998 |
| Jain | 883 |
Kawardha Area & Households
The Total Area of Kawardha Tehsil is 641.07 Square KM, with a population density of 354 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kawardha Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kawardha Tehsil are 182.The Total Number of households in Kawardha Tehsil are 49.56 k(49,564).
Kawardha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kawardha Tehsil, there are about 1.07 Lac (1,07,260) workers, making up nearly 47.2% of the Kawardha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.28 k (60,283) are male workers, and about 46.98 k (46,977) are female workers.
Kawardha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.71 Lac (2,70,788) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,820) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,631) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,284) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.82 Lac (2,81,946) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.85 Lac (2,84,608) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.87 Lac (2,87,261) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.90 Lac (2,89,772) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,170) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,576) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.97 Lac (2,96,973) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.99 Lac (2,99,370) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.02 Lac (3,01,777) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kawardha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.02 Lac (3,01,777), with a male population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,029) and a female population of 1.51 Lac (1,50,749). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Kawardha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.