Orchha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Orchha Tehsil has a population of 34.95 k (34,950) with 17.55 k (17,547) males and 17.40 k (17,403) females.The sex ratio in Orchha is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Orchha Tehsil is 6.35 k (6,354) which is 18.18% of Orchha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Orchha Tehsil is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Orchha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Narayanpur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Orchha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Orchha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 41.65 k (41,650), indicating a 19.17% increased from Orchha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.88 k, and the estimated female population is 20.77 k.
Orchha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Orchha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 42.12 k (42,116), projecting a 20.5% increased from Orchha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.11 k, and the estimated female population is 21.01 k.
Orchha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Orchha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 34.73 k (34,733), accounting for 99.38% of the Orchha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.43 k (17,425), and the Hindu female population is around 17.31 k (17,308).
Orchha Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Orchha Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 139 (139), accounting for 0.4% of the Orchha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 78 (78), and the Christian female population is around 61 (61).
Orchha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 34,733 | 99.38% |
| Christian | 139 | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 38 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 34 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 3 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationOrchha Urban Population
The Urban population of Orchha Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Orchha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Orchha Rural Population
The Rural population of Orchha Tehsil is 34.95 k (34,950), with 17.55 k (17,547) being males and 17.40 k (17,403) being females, making up 100% of the Orchha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Orchha Literacy Rate
Orchha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 33.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Orchha Tehsil is 39.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Orchha Tehsil is 27.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Orchha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Orchha Tehsil, it is around 33.39%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Orchha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33.39 | 39.01 | 27.72 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 33.39 | 39.01 | 27.72 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Orchha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 33.3 | 38.89 | 27.68 |
| Christian | 46 | 61.11 | 28.26 |
| Muslim | 45.95 | 57.14 | 31.25 |
| Religion not stated | 53.85 | 50 | 58.33 |
Orchha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Orchha Tehsil is 536 (536) with 286 (286) males and 250 (250) females, which is 1.53% of Orchha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Orchha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Orchha Tehsil is 33.02 k (33,024) with 16.46 k (16,463) males and 16.56 k (16,561) females, which is 94.49% of Orchha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Orchha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 992 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Orchha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 994 |
| Christian | 783 |
| Muslim | 728 |
| Religion not stated | 790 |
Orchha Area & Households
The Total Area of Orchha Tehsil is 3,409.9 Square KM, with a population density of 10 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Orchha Tehsil are 237.The Total Number of households in Orchha Tehsil are 6.83 k(6,826).
Orchha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Orchha Tehsil, there are about 18.28 k (18,279) workers, making up nearly 52.3% of the Orchha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.46 k (9,460) are male workers, and about 8.82 k (8,819) are female workers.
Orchha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.65 k (41,650) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 42.12 k (42,116) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 42.55 k (42,549) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 42.96 k (42,957) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 43.37 k (43,366) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 43.78 k (43,775) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 44.18 k (44,183) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 44.57 k (44,570) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 44.94 k (44,939) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 45.31 k (45,309) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 45.68 k (45,677) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 46.05 k (46,046) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 46.42 k (46,416) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Orchha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 46.42 k (46,416), with a male population of 23.24 k (23,244) and a female population of 23.17 k (23,173). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Orchha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.