Villages In Bagbahra Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Bagbahra Population in 2025

In 2025, Bagbahra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.33 Lac (2,33,003), indicating a 20.5% increased from Bagbahra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.

Bagbahra Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Bagbahra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.35 Lac (2,35,396), projecting a 21.74% increased from Bagbahra's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.

Bagbahra Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Bagbahra Tehsil has a population of 1.93 Lac (1,93,359) with 95.40 k (95,401) males and 97.96 k (97,958) females.The sex ratio in Bagbahra is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bagbahra Tehsil is 27.33 k (27,330) which is 14.13% of Bagbahra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bagbahra Tehsil is 989 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.93 Lac

Total Population

95.40 k

Male Population

97.96 k

Female Population

Bagbahra Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bagbahra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,649), accounting for 98.6% of the Bagbahra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 94.02 k (94,022), and the Hindu female population is around 96.63 k (96,627).

Bagbahra Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bagbahra Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.58 k (1,578), accounting for 0.82% of the Bagbahra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 792 (792), and the Muslim female population is around 786 (786).

Bagbahra Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,90,64998.6%
Muslim1,5780.82%
Sikh3620.19%
Jain3260.17%
Christian2810.15%
Other religions and persuasions810.04%
Religion not stated710.04%
Buddhist110.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bagbahra Urban Population

The Urban population of Bagbahra Tehsil is 19.53 k (19,529), with 9.80 k (9,797) being males and 9.73 k (9,732) being females, making up 10.1% of the Bagbahra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Bagbahra Rural Population

The Rural population of Bagbahra Tehsil is 1.74 Lac (1,73,830), with 85.60 k (85,604) being males and 88.23 k (88,226) being females, making up 89.9% of the Bagbahra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Bagbahra Literacy Rate

Bagbahra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bagbahra Tehsil is 79.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bagbahra Tehsil is 55.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bagbahra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.93%, while in the rural regions of Bagbahra Tehsil, it is around 65.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bagbahra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.96 79.28 55.04
Urban Area 75.93 85.1 66.77
Rural Area 65.94 78.61 53.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bagbahra

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 66.65 79.04 54.67
Muslim 84.68 93.25 76.12
Sikh 93.71 97.27 89.4
Jain 96.55 97.86 95.33

Bagbahra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bagbahra Tehsil is 22.71 k (22,705) with 11.26 k (11,261) males and 11.44 k (11,444) females, which is 11.74% of Bagbahra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Bagbahra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bagbahra Tehsil is 60.03 k (60,026) with 29.23 k (29,228) males and 30.80 k (30,798) females, which is 31.04% of Bagbahra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bagbahra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1027
Urban Area 994
Rural Area 1031

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bagbahra

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1028
Muslim 993
Sikh 838
Jain 1090

Bagbahra Area & Households

The Total Area of Bagbahra Tehsil is 1,122.97 Square KM, with a population density of 172 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bagbahra Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bagbahra Tehsil are 242.The Total Number of households in Bagbahra Tehsil are 46.40 k(46,399).

Bagbahra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bagbahra Tehsil, there are about 95.88 k (95,876) workers, making up nearly 49.58% of the Bagbahra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.64 k (53,642) are male workers, and about 42.23 k (42,234) are female workers.

Bagbahra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.33 Lac (2,33,003) 20.5%
2026 2.35 Lac (2,35,396) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 2.38 Lac (2,37,653) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 2.40 Lac (2,39,918) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 2.42 Lac (2,42,183) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 2.44 Lac (2,44,440) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 2.47 Lac (2,46,578) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 2.49 Lac (2,48,618) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 2.51 Lac (2,50,665) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 2.53 Lac (2,52,705) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 2.55 Lac (2,54,745) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 2.57 Lac (2,56,793) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bagbahra Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.57 Lac (2,56,793), with a male population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,372) and a female population of 1.30 Lac (1,30,433). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Bagbahra Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.

Bagbahra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bagbahra is 1.93 Lac (1,93,359).

Hindu constitute 98.6% of Bagbahra population, amounting to approximately 1.91 Lac (1,90,649) people.

Muslim constitute 0.82% of Bagbahra population, totaling around 1.58 k (1,578) people.

Hindu: 98.6%, Muslim: 0.82%, Sikh: 0.19%, Jain: 0.17%, Christian: 0.15%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bagbahra is 22.71 k (11.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 60.03 k (31.04%).

In Bagbahra, 19.53 k (10.1%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.74 Lac (89.9%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bagbahra is 66.96%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 55.04%.

The sex ratio in Bagbahra is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Bagbahra population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.12% up to 2036.