Pithora Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pithora Tehsil has a population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,666) with 1.01 Lac (1,00,746) males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,920) females.The sex ratio in Pithora is 1032, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pithora Tehsil is 25.33 k (25,330) which is 12.38% of Pithora Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pithora Tehsil is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pithora Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mahasamund District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Pithora Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pithora Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.44 Lac (2,43,898), indicating a 19.17% increased from Pithora's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.
Pithora Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pithora Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.47 Lac (2,46,629), projecting a 20.5% increased from Pithora's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Pithora Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pithora Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.99 Lac (1,99,439), accounting for 97.45% of the Pithora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.18 k (98,175), and the Hindu female population is around 1.01 Lac (1,01,264).
Pithora Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Pithora Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.33 k (2,325), accounting for 1.14% of the Pithora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.14 k (1,137), and the Christian female population is around 1.19 k (1,188).
Pithora Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,99,439 | 97.45% |
| Christian | 2,325 | 1.14% |
| Muslim | 1,404 | 0.69% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 868 | 0.42% |
| Sikh | 500 | 0.24% |
| Religion not stated | 91 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 28 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPithora Urban Population
The Urban population of Pithora Tehsil is 8.43 k (8,428), with 4.25 k (4,254) being males and 4.17 k (4,174) being females, making up 4.12% of the Pithora total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Pithora Rural Population
The Rural population of Pithora Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,96,238), with 96.49 k (96,492) being males and 99.75 k (99,746) being females, making up 95.88% of the Pithora total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Pithora Literacy Rate
Pithora Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pithora Tehsil is 81.03 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pithora Tehsil is 58.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pithora Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.93%, while in the rural regions of Pithora Tehsil, it is around 69.07%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pithora
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.65 | 81.03 | 58.69 |
| Urban Area | 82.93 | 90.29 | 75.51 |
| Rural Area | 69.07 | 80.62 | 57.98 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pithora
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.26 | 80.74 | 58.2 |
| Christian | 88.16 | 93.32 | 83.27 |
| Muslim | 82.96 | 91.43 | 74.92 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 73.34 | 88.11 | 59.65 |
Pithora Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pithora Tehsil is 19.41 k (19,406) with 9.52 k (9,523) males and 9.88 k (9,883) females, which is 9.48% of Pithora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Pithora Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pithora Tehsil is 68.72 k (68,715) with 33.50 k (33,504) males and 35.21 k (35,211) females, which is 33.57% of Pithora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1051 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pithora
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1032 |
| Urban Area | 982 |
| Rural Area | 1034 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pithora
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1032 |
| Christian | 1045 |
| Muslim | 1068 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1082 |
Pithora Area & Households
The Total Area of Pithora Tehsil is 974.36 Square KM, with a population density of 210 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pithora Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pithora Tehsil are 248.The Total Number of households in Pithora Tehsil are 50.25 k(50,251).
Pithora Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pithora Tehsil, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,06,137) workers, making up nearly 51.86% of the Pithora Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.49 k (58,490) are male workers, and about 47.65 k (47,647) are female workers.
Pithora - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,898) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,629) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.49 Lac (2,49,161) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,550) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,948) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,345) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,734) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,997) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.63 Lac (2,63,156) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,323) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,482) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,642) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,809) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pithora Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.72 Lac (2,71,809), with a male population of 1.33 Lac (1,33,452) and a female population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,372). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Pithora Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.