Rajnandgaon Population in 2025
In 2025, Rajnandgaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.38 Lac (4,37,849), indicating a 20.5% increased from Rajnandgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.19 Lac.
Rajnandgaon Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Rajnandgaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.42 Lac (4,42,345), projecting a 21.74% increased from Rajnandgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.21 Lac.
Rajnandgaon Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Rajnandgaon Tehsil has a population of 3.63 Lac (3,63,352) with 1.82 Lac (1,82,141) males and 1.81 Lac (1,81,211) females.The sex ratio in Rajnandgaon is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 46.83 k (46,828) which is 12.89% of Rajnandgaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajnandgaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajnandgaon District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Rajnandgaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajnandgaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.35 Lac (3,35,307), accounting for 92.28% of the Rajnandgaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.68 Lac (1,68,065), and the Hindu female population is around 1.67 Lac (1,67,242).
Rajnandgaon Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajnandgaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.57 k (10,574), accounting for 2.91% of the Rajnandgaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.36 k (5,363), and the Muslim female population is around 5.21 k (5,211).
Rajnandgaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,35,307 | 92.28% |
| Muslim | 10,574 | 2.91% |
| Buddhist | 7,907 | 2.18% |
| Jain | 5,030 | 1.38% |
| Christian | 2,086 | 0.57% |
| Sikh | 1,958 | 0.54% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 357 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 133 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajnandgaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,63,114), with 81.93 k (81,929) being males and 81.19 k (81,185) being females, making up 44.89% of the Rajnandgaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Rajnandgaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 2.00 Lac (2,00,238), with 1.00 Lac (1,00,212) being males and 1.00 Lac (1,00,026) being females, making up 55.11% of the Rajnandgaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Rajnandgaon Literacy Rate
Rajnandgaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.67% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 89.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 73.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajnandgaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.83%, while in the rural regions of Rajnandgaon Tehsil, it is around 77.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajnandgaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.67 | 89.31 | 73.99 |
| Urban Area | 86.83 | 92.55 | 81.08 |
| Rural Area | 77.35 | 86.61 | 68.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajnandgaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.79 | 88.83 | 72.72 |
| Muslim | 91.1 | 94.1 | 88.01 |
| Buddhist | 88.8 | 94.4 | 83.52 |
| Jain | 97.82 | 98.14 | 97.49 |
Rajnandgaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 45.59 k (45,587) with 22.49 k (22,491) males and 23.10 k (23,096) females, which is 12.55% of Rajnandgaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Rajnandgaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 22.58 k (22,581) with 11.07 k (11,065) males and 11.52 k (11,516) females, which is 6.21% of Rajnandgaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajnandgaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 995 |
| Urban Area | 991 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajnandgaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Muslim | 972 |
| Buddhist | 1045 |
| Jain | 961 |
Rajnandgaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Rajnandgaon Tehsil is 745.28 Square KM, with a population density of 488 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajnandgaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajnandgaon Tehsil are 162.The Total Number of households in Rajnandgaon Tehsil are 76.40 k(76,395).
Rajnandgaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rajnandgaon Tehsil, there are about 1.63 Lac (1,62,879) workers, making up nearly 44.83% of the Rajnandgaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.01 Lac (1,00,761) are male workers, and about 62.12 k (62,118) are female workers.
Rajnandgaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,849) | 20.5% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.42 Lac (4,42,345) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.47 Lac (4,46,587) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.51 Lac (4,50,843) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.55 Lac (4,55,100) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,342) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.63 Lac (4,63,358) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,192) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,039) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.75 Lac (4,74,872) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.79 Lac (4,78,706) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.83 Lac (4,82,553) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rajnandgaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.83 Lac (4,82,553), with a male population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,271) and a female population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,286). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Rajnandgaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.