Kharsia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kharsia Tehsil has a population of 1.51 Lac (1,50,627) with 75.19 k (75,194) males and 75.43 k (75,433) females.The sex ratio in Kharsia is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kharsia Tehsil is 19.82 k (19,822) which is 13.16% of Kharsia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kharsia Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kharsia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Raigarh District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Kharsia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kharsia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,79,500), indicating a 19.17% increased from Kharsia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 89.47 k, and the estimated female population is 90.04 k.
Kharsia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kharsia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,81,510), projecting a 20.5% increased from Kharsia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 90.46 k, and the estimated female population is 91.05 k.
Kharsia Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kharsia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.48 Lac (1,48,436), accounting for 98.55% of the Kharsia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.05 k (74,049), and the Hindu female population is around 74.39 k (74,387).
Kharsia Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kharsia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.35 k (1,346), accounting for 0.89% of the Kharsia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 729 (729), and the Muslim female population is around 617 (617).
Kharsia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,48,436 | 98.55% |
| Muslim | 1,346 | 0.89% |
| Christian | 465 | 0.31% |
| Sikh | 165 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 121 | 0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 56 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 31 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKharsia Urban Population
The Urban population of Kharsia Tehsil is 18.94 k (18,939), with 9.75 k (9,750) being males and 9.19 k (9,189) being females, making up 12.57% of the Kharsia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Kharsia Rural Population
The Rural population of Kharsia Tehsil is 1.32 Lac (1,31,688), with 65.44 k (65,444) being males and 66.24 k (66,244) being females, making up 87.43% of the Kharsia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Kharsia Literacy Rate
Kharsia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.97% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kharsia Tehsil is 88.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kharsia Tehsil is 65.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kharsia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.18%, while in the rural regions of Kharsia Tehsil, it is around 75.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kharsia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.97 | 88.24 | 65.81 |
| Urban Area | 85.18 | 91.84 | 78.19 |
| Rural Area | 75.77 | 87.69 | 64.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kharsia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.77 | 88.14 | 65.53 |
| Muslim | 89.45 | 94.74 | 83.3 |
| Christian | 96.3 | 97.22 | 95.56 |
| Sikh | 95.57 | 96.47 | 94.52 |
Kharsia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kharsia Tehsil is 19.11 k (19,106) with 9.48 k (9,480) males and 9.63 k (9,626) females, which is 12.68% of Kharsia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Kharsia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kharsia Tehsil is 44.11 k (44,105) with 21.73 k (21,727) males and 22.38 k (22,378) females, which is 29.28% of Kharsia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1030 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kharsia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1004 |
| Urban Area | 943 |
| Rural Area | 1013 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kharsia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1005 |
| Muslim | 847 |
| Christian | 1215 |
| Sikh | 897 |
Kharsia Area & Households
The Total Area of Kharsia Tehsil is 514.07 Square KM, with a population density of 293 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kharsia Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kharsia Tehsil are 137.The Total Number of households in Kharsia Tehsil are 36.71 k(36,706).
Kharsia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kharsia Tehsil, there are about 61.97 k (61,969) workers, making up nearly 41.14% of the Kharsia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.96 k (40,959) are male workers, and about 21.01 k (21,010) are female workers.
Kharsia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,500) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,510) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,374) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,132) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,897) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,661) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,420) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,085) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,674) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,269) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,858) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.98 Lac (1,98,447) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.00 Lac (2,00,042) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kharsia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.00 Lac (2,00,042), with a male population of 99.61 k (99,605) and a female population of 1.00 Lac (1,00,441). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Kharsia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.