Katghora Population
As per the 2011 Census, Katghora Tehsil has a population of 3.04 Lac (3,04,058) with 1.56 Lac (1,56,211) males and 1.48 Lac (1,47,847) females.The sex ratio in Katghora is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katghora Tehsil is 39.31 k (39,307) which is 12.93% of Katghora Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katghora Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Katghora Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Korba District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Katghora Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Katghora Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.62 Lac (3,62,342), indicating a 19.17% increased from Katghora's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Katghora Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Katghora Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.66 Lac (3,66,399), projecting a 20.5% increased from Katghora's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.78 Lac.
Katghora Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Katghora Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.85 Lac (2,84,844), accounting for 93.68% of the Katghora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.46 Lac (1,46,473), and the Hindu female population is around 1.38 Lac (1,38,371).
Katghora Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Katghora Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.22 k (10,218), accounting for 3.36% of the Katghora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.19 k (5,191), and the Muslim female population is around 5.03 k (5,027).
Katghora Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,84,844 | 93.68% |
| Muslim | 10,218 | 3.36% |
| Christian | 5,266 | 1.73% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,666 | 0.55% |
| Sikh | 1,400 | 0.46% |
| Religion not stated | 258 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 225 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 181 | 0.06% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKatghora Urban Population
The Urban population of Katghora Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,04,552), with 1.06 Lac (1,06,237) being males and 98.32 k (98,315) being females, making up 67.27% of the Katghora total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Katghora Rural Population
The Rural population of Katghora Tehsil is 99.51 k (99,506), with 49.97 k (49,974) being males and 49.53 k (49,532) being females, making up 32.73% of the Katghora total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Katghora Literacy Rate
Katghora Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katghora Tehsil is 88.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katghora Tehsil is 70.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Katghora Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.19%, while in the rural regions of Katghora Tehsil, it is around 73.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katghora
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.12 | 88.85 | 70.92 |
| Urban Area | 83.19 | 90.58 | 75.21 |
| Rural Area | 73.63 | 85.05 | 62.18 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Katghora
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.64 | 88.6 | 70.16 |
| Muslim | 84.44 | 90.63 | 78.09 |
| Christian | 94.41 | 95.86 | 92.9 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 76.4 | 88.27 | 64.41 |
Katghora Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katghora Tehsil is 37.87 k (37,865) with 19.38 k (19,383) males and 18.48 k (18,482) females, which is 12.45% of Katghora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Katghora Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katghora Tehsil is 72.57 k (72,572) with 36.31 k (36,307) males and 36.27 k (36,265) females, which is 23.87% of Katghora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katghora
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 947 |
| Urban Area | 926 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Katghora
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 969 |
| Christian | 951 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1008 |
Katghora Area & Households
The Total Area of Katghora Tehsil is 570.92 Square KM, with a population density of 533 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Katghora Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Katghora Tehsil are 110.The Total Number of households in Katghora Tehsil are 68.56 k(68,557).
Katghora Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Katghora Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,11,164) workers, making up nearly 36.56% of the Katghora Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.62 k (81,622) are male workers, and about 29.54 k (29,542) are female workers.
Katghora - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.62 Lac (3,62,342) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,399) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,161) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,710) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,272) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.81 Lac (3,80,834) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.84 Lac (3,84,383) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.88 Lac (3,87,745) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.91 Lac (3,90,952) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.94 Lac (3,94,172) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.97 Lac (3,97,380) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.01 Lac (4,00,588) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.04 Lac (4,03,807) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Katghora Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.04 Lac (4,03,807), with a male population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,923) and a female population of 1.97 Lac (1,96,861). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Katghora Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.