Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Rajnandgaon District

Rajnandgaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajnandgaon District has a population of 15.37 Lac (15,37,133) with 7.63 Lac (7,62,855) males and 7.74 Lac (7,74,278) females.The sex ratio in Rajnandgaon is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajnandgaon District is 2.10 Lac (2,09,575) which is 13.63% of Rajnandgaon District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajnandgaon District is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Rajnandgaon District is listed as part of CHHATTISGARH State in INDIA.

15.37 Lac

Toatl Population

7.63 Lac

Male Population

7.74 Lac

Female Population

Rajnandgaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajnandgaon District current estimated population is projected to be 18.32 Lac (18,31,777), indicating a 19.17% increased from Rajnandgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.24 Lac.

Rajnandgaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajnandgaon District estimated population is projected to be 18.52 Lac (18,52,287), projecting a 20.5% increased from Rajnandgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.35 Lac.

Rajnandgaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajnandgaon District, with a total Hindu population of 14.00 Lac (13,99,658), accounting for 91.06% of the Rajnandgaon District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.95 Lac (6,94,736), and the Hindu female population is around 7.05 Lac (7,04,922).

Rajnandgaon Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Rajnandgaon District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 67.44 k (67,444), accounting for 4.39% of the Rajnandgaon District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 33.17 k (33,169), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 34.28 k (34,275).

Rajnandgaon Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,99,65891.06%
Other religions and persuasions67,4444.39%
Buddhist28,5411.86%
Muslim23,6481.54%
Jain8,1870.53%
Christian5,1930.34%
Sikh3,7610.24%
Religion not stated7010.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajnandgaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajnandgaon District is 2.73 Lac (2,72,512), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,643) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,35,869) being females, making up 17.73% of the Rajnandgaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnandgaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajnandgaon District is 12.65 Lac (12,64,621), with 6.26 Lac (6,26,212) being males and 6.38 Lac (6,38,409) being females, making up 82.27% of the Rajnandgaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnandgaon Literacy Rate

Rajnandgaon District has a literacy rate of 75.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajnandgaon District is 85.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajnandgaon District is 66.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajnandgaon District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.43%, while in the rural regions of Rajnandgaon District, it is around 73.86%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajnandgaon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.96 85.4 66.7
Urban Area 85.43 91.59 79.26
Rural Area 73.86 84.01 63.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajnandgaon

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.68 85.27 66.28
Other religions and persuasions 68.5 79.47 57.92
Buddhist 85.15 92.62 78.04
Muslim 88.5 93.2 83.8

Rajnandgaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajnandgaon District is 1.57 Lac (1,56,623) with 76.98 k (76,979) males and 79.64 k (79,644) females, which is 10.19% of Rajnandgaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnandgaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajnandgaon District is 4.05 Lac (4,05,194) with 1.98 Lac (1,98,032) males and 2.07 Lac (2,07,162) females, which is 26.36% of Rajnandgaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1047 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajnandgaon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1015
Urban Area 995
Rural Area 1020

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajnandgaon

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1015
Other religions and persuasions 1034
Buddhist 1041
Muslim 996

Rajnandgaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajnandgaon District is 8,070 Square KM, with a population density of 190 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajnandgaon District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajnandgaon District are 1,653.The Total Number of households in Rajnandgaon District are 3.18 Lac(3,18,488).

Rajnandgaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajnandgaon District, there are about 8.00 Lac (8,00,092) workers, making up nearly 52.05% of the Rajnandgaon District total population. Out of these, around 4.37 Lac (4,36,611) are male workers, and about 3.63 Lac (3,63,481) are female workers.

Rajnandgaon - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Rajnandgaon district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,66,284, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,37,133 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 26.8% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.31%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Rajnandgaon District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,66,284 to 15,37,133.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 26.8%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.66 Lac -- -- 1.71 Lac 1.95 Lac
1911 4.24 Lac 58.02 k 15.84 2.02 Lac 2.22 Lac
1921 3.89 Lac -34.84 k -8.21 1.82 Lac 2.07 Lac
1931 4.41 Lac 51.11 k 13.12 2.08 Lac 2.33 Lac
1941 4.76 Lac 35.69 k 8.1 2.29 Lac 2.47 Lac
1951 5.07 Lac 30.88 k 6.48 2.48 Lac 2.60 Lac
1961 6.05 Lac 97.90 k 19.3 2.98 Lac 3.07 Lac
1971 7.67 Lac 1.62 Lac 26.8 3.80 Lac 3.87 Lac
1981 8.90 Lac 1.22 Lac 15.95 4.40 Lac 4.50 Lac
1991 10.89 Lac 2.00 Lac 22.43 5.40 Lac 5.49 Lac
2001 12.83 Lac 1.94 Lac 17.83 6.34 Lac 6.49 Lac
2011 15.37 Lac 2.54 Lac 19.79 7.63 Lac 7.74 Lac

Historical Population of Rajnandgaon by Census Year 1901-2011

Rajnandgaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.32 Lac (18,31,777) 19.17%
2025 18.52 Lac (18,52,287) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 18.71 Lac (18,71,306) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 18.89 Lac (18,89,252) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 19.07 Lac (19,07,257) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 19.25 Lac (19,25,262) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 19.43 Lac (19,43,208) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 19.60 Lac (19,60,200) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 19.76 Lac (19,76,417) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 19.93 Lac (19,92,693) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 20.09 Lac (20,08,910) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 20.25 Lac (20,25,126) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 20.41 Lac (20,41,403) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajnandgaon District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.41 Lac (20,41,403), with a male population of 10.11 Lac (10,10,504) and a female population of 10.31 Lac (10,30,963). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Rajnandgaon District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Rajnandgaon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajnandgaon is 15.37 Lac (15,37,133).

The estimated population of Rajnandgaon in 2024 is approximately 18.32 Lac (18,31,777).

Hindu constitute 91.06% of Rajnandgaon population, amounting to approximately 14.00 Lac (13,99,658) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 4.39% of Rajnandgaon population, totaling around 67.44 k (67,444) people.

Hindu: 91.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 4.39%, Buddhist: 1.86%, Muslim: 1.54%, Jain: 0.53%, Christian: 0.34%, Sikh: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajnandgaon is 1.57 Lac (10.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.05 Lac (26.36%).

In Rajnandgaon, 2.73 Lac (17.73%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.65 Lac (82.27%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajnandgaon is 75.96%, with male literacy at 85.4% and female literacy at 66.7%.

The sex ratio in Rajnandgaon is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnandgaon population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.