Ambikapur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ambikapur Tehsil has a population of 2.80 Lac (2,79,717) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,833) males and 1.37 Lac (1,36,884) females.The sex ratio in Ambikapur is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ambikapur Tehsil is 38.15 k (38,150) which is 13.64% of Ambikapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ambikapur Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ambikapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Surguja District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Ambikapur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ambikapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.33 Lac (3,33,335), indicating a 19.17% increased from Ambikapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.
Ambikapur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ambikapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.37 Lac (3,37,067), projecting a 20.5% increased from Ambikapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.
Ambikapur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ambikapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.42 Lac (2,41,566), accounting for 86.36% of the Ambikapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.24 Lac (1,23,775), and the Hindu female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,17,791).
Ambikapur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Ambikapur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 20.52 k (20,522), accounting for 7.34% of the Ambikapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 9.89 k (9,893), and the Christian female population is around 10.63 k (10,629).
Ambikapur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,41,566 | 86.36% |
| Christian | 20,522 | 7.34% |
| Muslim | 15,774 | 5.64% |
| Sikh | 1,154 | 0.41% |
| Jain | 262 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 194 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 133 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 112 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAmbikapur Urban Population
The Urban population of Ambikapur Tehsil is 1.21 Lac (1,21,071), with 62.78 k (62,776) being males and 58.30 k (58,295) being females, making up 43.28% of the Ambikapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Ambikapur Rural Population
The Rural population of Ambikapur Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,58,646), with 80.06 k (80,057) being males and 78.59 k (78,589) being females, making up 56.72% of the Ambikapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Ambikapur Literacy Rate
Ambikapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ambikapur Tehsil is 78.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ambikapur Tehsil is 63.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ambikapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.83%, while in the rural regions of Ambikapur Tehsil, it is around 57.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ambikapur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.12 | 78.55 | 63.4 |
| Urban Area | 87.83 | 92.56 | 82.77 |
| Rural Area | 57.95 | 67.23 | 48.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ambikapur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.37 | 77.23 | 61.13 |
| Christian | 78.97 | 82.73 | 75.53 |
| Muslim | 85.45 | 91.59 | 78.76 |
| Sikh | 94.69 | 97.23 | 91.89 |
Ambikapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ambikapur Tehsil is 13.19 k (13,191) with 6.72 k (6,716) males and 6.48 k (6,475) females, which is 4.72% of Ambikapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Ambikapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ambikapur Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,10,407) with 55.48 k (55,481) males and 54.93 k (54,926) females, which is 39.47% of Ambikapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ambikapur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 959 |
| Urban Area | 929 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ambikapur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Christian | 1075 |
| Muslim | 922 |
| Sikh | 911 |
Ambikapur Area & Households
The Total Area of Ambikapur Tehsil is 732.54 Square KM, with a population density of 382 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ambikapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ambikapur Tehsil are 122.The Total Number of households in Ambikapur Tehsil are 60.39 k(60,392).
Ambikapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ambikapur Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,13,824) workers, making up nearly 40.69% of the Ambikapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.49 k (74,490) are male workers, and about 39.33 k (39,334) are female workers.
Ambikapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,335) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,067) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,528) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,794) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,070) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.50 Lac (3,50,347) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,612) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,704) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,655) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,617) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.66 Lac (3,65,568) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,519) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.71 Lac (3,71,481) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ambikapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.71 Lac (3,71,481), with a male population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,202) and a female population of 1.82 Lac (1,82,264). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Ambikapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.