Gharghoda Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gharghoda Tehsil has a population of 79.43 k (79,425) with 39.33 k (39,330) males and 40.10 k (40,095) females.The sex ratio in Gharghoda is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gharghoda Tehsil is 11.30 k (11,300) which is 14.23% of Gharghoda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gharghoda Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gharghoda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Raigarh District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Gharghoda Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gharghoda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 94.65 k (94,650), indicating a 19.17% increased from Gharghoda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 46.80 k, and the estimated female population is 47.86 k.
Gharghoda Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gharghoda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 95.71 k (95,710), projecting a 20.5% increased from Gharghoda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 47.32 k, and the estimated female population is 48.39 k.
Gharghoda Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gharghoda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 77.42 k (77,423), accounting for 97.48% of the Gharghoda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.33 k (38,331), and the Hindu female population is around 39.09 k (39,092).
Gharghoda Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Gharghoda Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.17 k (1,170), accounting for 1.47% of the Gharghoda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 573 (573), and the Christian female population is around 597 (597).
Gharghoda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77,423 | 97.48% |
| Christian | 1,170 | 1.47% |
| Muslim | 738 | 0.93% |
| Sikh | 37 | 0.05% |
| Religion not stated | 30 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 7 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGharghoda Urban Population
The Urban population of Gharghoda Tehsil is 9.46 k (9,455), with 4.83 k (4,829) being males and 4.63 k (4,626) being females, making up 11.9% of the Gharghoda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Gharghoda Rural Population
The Rural population of Gharghoda Tehsil is 69.97 k (69,970), with 34.50 k (34,501) being males and 35.47 k (35,469) being females, making up 88.1% of the Gharghoda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1029 females for every 1000 males.
Gharghoda Literacy Rate
Gharghoda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gharghoda Tehsil is 78.19 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gharghoda Tehsil is 55.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gharghoda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.42%, while in the rural regions of Gharghoda Tehsil, it is around 64.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gharghoda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.66 | 78.19 | 55.47 |
| Urban Area | 80.42 | 89.65 | 70.87 |
| Rural Area | 64.75 | 76.55 | 53.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gharghoda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.29 | 77.95 | 54.98 |
| Christian | 76.87 | 81.76 | 72.15 |
| Muslim | 86.25 | 94.07 | 77.56 |
| Sikh | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Gharghoda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gharghoda Tehsil is 6.10 k (6,096) with 3.03 k (3,028) males and 3.07 k (3,068) females, which is 7.68% of Gharghoda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Gharghoda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gharghoda Tehsil is 46.72 k (46,718) with 22.98 k (22,983) males and 23.74 k (23,735) females, which is 58.82% of Gharghoda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gharghoda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1020 |
| Urban Area | 958 |
| Rural Area | 1029 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gharghoda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1020 |
| Christian | 1042 |
| Muslim | 953 |
| Sikh | 762 |
Gharghoda Area & Households
The Total Area of Gharghoda Tehsil is 481.19 Square KM, with a population density of 165 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gharghoda Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gharghoda Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Gharghoda Tehsil are 19.62 k(19,618).
Gharghoda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gharghoda Tehsil, there are about 40.95 k (40,945) workers, making up nearly 51.55% of the Gharghoda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.25 k (23,245) are male workers, and about 17.70 k (17,700) are female workers.
Gharghoda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.65 k (94,650) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 95.71 k (95,710) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 96.69 k (96,692) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 97.62 k (97,620) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 98.55 k (98,550) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 99.48 k (99,480) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.00 Lac (1,00,408) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.01 Lac (1,01,286) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.02 Lac (1,02,124) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,965) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.04 Lac (1,03,803) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.05 Lac (1,04,641) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,482) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gharghoda Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.05 Lac (1,05,482), with a male population of 52.10 k (52,098) and a female population of 53.39 k (53,388). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Gharghoda Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.