Dongargarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dongargarh Tehsil has a population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,117) with 1.03 Lac (1,03,321) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,796) females.The sex ratio in Dongargarh is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dongargarh Tehsil is 28.17 k (28,173) which is 13.54% of Dongargarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dongargarh Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dongargarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajnandgaon District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Dongargarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dongargarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.48 Lac (2,48,010), indicating a 19.17% increased from Dongargarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Dongargarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dongargarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.51 Lac (2,50,787), projecting a 20.5% increased from Dongargarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.
Dongargarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dongargarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.92 Lac (1,92,491), accounting for 92.49% of the Dongargarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 95.61 k (95,614), and the Hindu female population is around 96.88 k (96,877).
Dongargarh Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Dongargarh Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 5.35 k (5,353), accounting for 2.57% of the Dongargarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 2.60 k (2,596), and the Buddhist female population is around 2.76 k (2,757).
Dongargarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,92,491 | 92.49% |
| Buddhist | 5,353 | 2.57% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,614 | 2.22% |
| Muslim | 2,957 | 1.42% |
| Sikh | 1,454 | 0.7% |
| Christian | 760 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 413 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 75 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDongargarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Dongargarh Tehsil is 37.37 k (37,372), with 18.74 k (18,740) being males and 18.63 k (18,632) being females, making up 17.96% of the Dongargarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Dongargarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Dongargarh Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,70,745), with 84.58 k (84,581) being males and 86.16 k (86,164) being females, making up 82.04% of the Dongargarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Dongargarh Literacy Rate
Dongargarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dongargarh Tehsil is 85.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dongargarh Tehsil is 66.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dongargarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.59%, while in the rural regions of Dongargarh Tehsil, it is around 73.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dongargarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.98 | 85.39 | 66.8 |
| Urban Area | 87.59 | 93.36 | 81.83 |
| Rural Area | 73.35 | 83.56 | 63.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dongargarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.33 | 84.94 | 65.93 |
| Buddhist | 86.1 | 93.58 | 79.1 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71.24 | 81.89 | 61.15 |
| Muslim | 88.91 | 93.7 | 84.28 |
Dongargarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dongargarh Tehsil is 23.89 k (23,885) with 11.63 k (11,631) males and 12.25 k (12,254) females, which is 11.48% of Dongargarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1054 females for every 1000 males.
Dongargarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dongargarh Tehsil is 53.51 k (53,513) with 26.19 k (26,193) males and 27.32 k (27,320) females, which is 25.71% of Dongargarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1044 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dongargarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 995 |
| Rural Area | 1019 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dongargarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1014 |
| Buddhist | 1063 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1051 |
| Muslim | 1003 |
Dongargarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Dongargarh Tehsil is 1,044.88 Square KM, with a population density of 199 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dongargarh Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dongargarh Tehsil are 178.The Total Number of households in Dongargarh Tehsil are 43.19 k(43,194).
Dongargarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dongargarh Tehsil, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,06,348) workers, making up nearly 51.1% of the Dongargarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.45 k (58,449) are male workers, and about 47.90 k (47,899) are female workers.
Dongargarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,010) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.51 Lac (2,50,787) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,362) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.56 Lac (2,55,792) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.58 Lac (2,58,230) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,667) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.63 Lac (2,63,097) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,398) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.68 Lac (2,67,593) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,797) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,993) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,188) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.76 Lac (2,76,392) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dongargarh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.76 Lac (2,76,392), with a male population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,863) and a female population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,538). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Dongargarh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.