Arang Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arang Tehsil has a population of 3.14 Lac (3,14,489) with 1.59 Lac (1,58,515) males and 1.56 Lac (1,55,974) females.The sex ratio in Arang is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arang Tehsil is 49.53 k (49,525) which is 15.75% of Arang Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arang Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Arang Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Raipur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Arang Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arang Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.75 Lac (3,74,772), indicating a 19.17% increased from Arang's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.86 Lac.
Arang Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arang Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.79 Lac (3,78,968), projecting a 20.5% increased from Arang's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.88 Lac.
Arang Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arang Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.12 Lac (3,11,532), accounting for 99.06% of the Arang Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.57 Lac (1,57,038), and the Hindu female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,54,494).
Arang Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arang Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.34 k (2,336), accounting for 0.74% of the Arang Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.16 k (1,160), and the Muslim female population is around 1.18 k (1,176).
Arang Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,11,532 | 99.06% |
| Muslim | 2,336 | 0.74% |
| Christian | 228 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 150 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 103 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 99 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 39 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArang Urban Population
The Urban population of Arang Tehsil is 31.90 k (31,898), with 16.23 k (16,234) being males and 15.66 k (15,664) being females, making up 10.14% of the Arang total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Arang Rural Population
The Rural population of Arang Tehsil is 2.83 Lac (2,82,591), with 1.42 Lac (1,42,281) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,310) being females, making up 89.86% of the Arang total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Arang Literacy Rate
Arang Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arang Tehsil is 84.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arang Tehsil is 63.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Arang Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.34%, while in the rural regions of Arang Tehsil, it is around 73.25%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arang
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.98 | 84.09 | 63.72 |
| Urban Area | 80.34 | 89.13 | 71.24 |
| Rural Area | 73.25 | 83.5 | 62.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arang
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.9 | 84.04 | 63.61 |
| Muslim | 81.63 | 88.8 | 74.6 |
| Christian | 89.55 | 92 | 87.13 |
| Religion not stated | 73.2 | 87.72 | 52.5 |
Arang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arang Tehsil is 83.68 k (83,679) with 41.87 k (41,872) males and 41.81 k (41,807) females, which is 26.61% of Arang Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Arang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arang Tehsil is 10.99 k (10,988) with 5.53 k (5,529) males and 5.46 k (5,459) females, which is 3.49% of Arang Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arang
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 965 |
| Rural Area | 987 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arang
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 984 |
| Muslim | 1014 |
| Christian | 1112 |
| Religion not stated | 808 |
Arang Area & Households
The Total Area of Arang Tehsil is 902.56 Square KM, with a population density of 348 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arang Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Arang Tehsil are 165.The Total Number of households in Arang Tehsil are 65.35 k(65,354).
Arang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arang Tehsil, there are about 1.42 Lac (1,41,600) workers, making up nearly 45.03% of the Arang Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 83.60 k (83,601) are male workers, and about 58.00 k (57,999) are female workers.
Arang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,772) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.79 Lac (3,78,968) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.83 Lac (3,82,859) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.87 Lac (3,86,531) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.90 Lac (3,90,215) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.94 Lac (3,93,899) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.98 Lac (3,97,570) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.01 Lac (4,01,047) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.04 Lac (4,04,364) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.08 Lac (4,07,694) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.11 Lac (4,11,012) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.14 Lac (4,14,330) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,660) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arang Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.18 Lac (4,17,660), with a male population of 2.10 Lac (2,09,975) and a female population of 2.08 Lac (2,07,682). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Arang Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.