Chhuriya Population in 2025

In 2025, Chhuriya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.15 Lac (2,15,105), indicating a 20.5% increased from Chhuriya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Chhuriya Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Chhuriya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,17,314), projecting a 21.74% increased from Chhuriya's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Chhuriya Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Chhuriya Tehsil has a population of 1.79 Lac (1,78,506) with 87.65 k (87,651) males and 90.86 k (90,855) females.The sex ratio in Chhuriya is 1037, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chhuriya Tehsil is 24.07 k (24,068) which is 13.48% of Chhuriya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chhuriya Tehsil is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chhuriya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajnandgaon District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Chhuriya Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chhuriya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,364), accounting for 96% of the Chhuriya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.13 k (84,132), and the Hindu female population is around 87.23 k (87,232).

Chhuriya Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Chhuriya Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 3.40 k (3,404), accounting for 1.91% of the Chhuriya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.65 k (1,651), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.75 k (1,753).

Chhuriya Religion Wise Population

Chhuriya Urban Population

The Urban population of Chhuriya Tehsil is 4.51 k (4,509), with 2.29 k (2,291) being males and 2.22 k (2,218) being females, making up 2.53% of the Chhuriya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Chhuriya Rural Population

The Rural population of Chhuriya Tehsil is 1.74 Lac (1,73,997), with 85.36 k (85,360) being males and 88.64 k (88,637) being females, making up 97.47% of the Chhuriya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1039 females for every 1000 males.

Chhuriya Literacy Rate

Chhuriya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chhuriya Tehsil is 84.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chhuriya Tehsil is 64.77 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chhuriya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.17%, while in the rural regions of Chhuriya Tehsil, it is around 74.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chhuriya

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.36	84.35	64.77
Urban Area	82.17	90.3	73.71
Rural Area	74.16	84.18	64.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chhuriya

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	74.11	84.17	64.46
Buddhist	80.82	89.17	72.93
Muslim	86.04	93.02	79
Other religions and persuasions	69.42	80	59.2

Chhuriya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chhuriya Tehsil is 14.05 k (14,054) with 6.90 k (6,903) males and 7.15 k (7,151) females, which is 7.87% of Chhuriya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1036 females for every 1000 males.

Chhuriya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chhuriya Tehsil is 76.43 k (76,426) with 37.11 k (37,109) males and 39.32 k (39,317) females, which is 42.81% of Chhuriya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1060 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chhuriya

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1037
Urban Area	969
Rural Area	1039

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chhuriya

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1037
Buddhist	1062
Muslim	993
Other religions and persuasions	1039

Chhuriya Area & Households

The Total Area of Chhuriya Tehsil is 1,021.85 Square KM, with a population density of 175 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chhuriya Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chhuriya Tehsil are 218.The Total Number of households in Chhuriya Tehsil are 35.84 k(35,843).

Chhuriya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chhuriya Tehsil, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,098) workers, making up nearly 56.08% of the Chhuriya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.41 k (51,413) are male workers, and about 48.69 k (48,685) are female workers.

Chhuriya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chhuriya Census Frequently Asked Questions