Dongargaon Population in 2025
In 2025, Dongargaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,62,398), indicating a 20.5% increased from Dongargaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.73 k, and the estimated female population is 81.67 k.
Dongargaon Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Dongargaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,64,066), projecting a 21.74% increased from Dongargaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 81.56 k, and the estimated female population is 82.51 k.
Dongargaon Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Dongargaon Tehsil has a population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,767) with 67.10 k (67,103) males and 67.66 k (67,664) females.The sex ratio in Dongargaon is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dongargaon Tehsil is 17.64 k (17,637) which is 13.09% of Dongargaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dongargaon Tehsil is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dongargaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajnandgaon District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Dongargaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dongargaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,700), accounting for 96.98% of the Dongargaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.13 k (65,134), and the Hindu female population is around 65.57 k (65,566).
Dongargaon Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Dongargaon Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 1.53 k (1,528), accounting for 1.13% of the Dongargaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 725 (725), and the Buddhist female population is around 803 (803).
Dongargaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,30,700 | 96.98% |
| Buddhist | 1,528 | 1.13% |
| Muslim | 1,342 | 1% |
| Jain | 860 | 0.64% |
| Christian | 173 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 91 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 46 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDongargaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Dongargaon Tehsil is 14.69 k (14,693), with 7.38 k (7,381) being males and 7.31 k (7,312) being females, making up 10.9% of the Dongargaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Dongargaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Dongargaon Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,20,074), with 59.72 k (59,722) being males and 60.35 k (60,352) being females, making up 89.1% of the Dongargaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Dongargaon Literacy Rate
Dongargaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dongargaon Tehsil is 88.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dongargaon Tehsil is 70.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dongargaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.37%, while in the rural regions of Dongargaon Tehsil, it is around 78.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dongargaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.03 | 88.11 | 70.05 |
| Urban Area | 86.37 | 93.05 | 79.69 |
| Rural Area | 78.12 | 87.49 | 68.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dongargaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.71 | 87.93 | 69.56 |
| Buddhist | 88.77 | 94.32 | 83.62 |
| Muslim | 86.61 | 91.74 | 81.91 |
| Jain | 97.91 | 98.45 | 97.37 |
Dongargaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dongargaon Tehsil is 12.26 k (12,256) with 5.93 k (5,927) males and 6.33 k (6,329) females, which is 9.09% of Dongargaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1068 females for every 1000 males.
Dongargaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dongargaon Tehsil is 22.21 k (22,211) with 10.95 k (10,953) males and 11.26 k (11,258) females, which is 16.48% of Dongargaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dongargaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1009 |
| Urban Area | 991 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dongargaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1007 |
| Buddhist | 1108 |
| Muslim | 1101 |
| Jain | 982 |
Dongargaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Dongargaon Tehsil is 433.89 Square KM, with a population density of 311 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dongargaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dongargaon Tehsil are 113.The Total Number of households in Dongargaon Tehsil are 28.26 k(28,259).
Dongargaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dongargaon Tehsil, there are about 71.62 k (71,617) workers, making up nearly 53.14% of the Dongargaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.62 k (38,623) are male workers, and about 32.99 k (32,994) are female workers.
Dongargaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,398) | 20.5% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,066) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,639) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,218) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,796) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,370) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,860) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,281) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,708) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,130) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,552) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,979) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dongargaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.79 Lac (1,78,979), with a male population of 88.89 k (88,887) and a female population of 90.10 k (90,096). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Dongargaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.