Rajpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajpur Tehsil has a population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,022) with 54.62 k (54,624) males and 54.40 k (54,398) females.The sex ratio in Rajpur is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajpur Tehsil is 18.47 k (18,474) which is 16.95% of Rajpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajpur Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.09 Lac

Toatl Population

54.62 k

Male Population

54.40 k

Female Population

Rajpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.30 Lac (1,29,920), indicating a 19.17% increased from Rajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 64.99 k, and the estimated female population is 64.93 k.

Rajpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.31 Lac (1,31,375), projecting a 20.5% increased from Rajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 65.71 k, and the estimated female population is 65.66 k.

Rajpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 97.70 k (97,701), accounting for 89.62% of the Rajpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 48.98 k (48,984), and the Hindu female population is around 48.72 k (48,717).

Rajpur Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Rajpur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 6.18 k (6,184), accounting for 5.67% of the Rajpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.99 k (2,988), and the Christian female population is around 3.20 k (3,196).

Rajpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu97,70189.62%
Christian6,1845.67%
Muslim2,8692.63%
Other religions and persuasions2,1291.95%
Religion not stated930.09%
Sikh180.02%
Jain160.01%
Buddhist120.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajpur Tehsil is 4.84 k (4,838), with 2.25 k (2,254) being males and 2.58 k (2,584) being females, making up 4.44% of the Rajpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1147 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajpur Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,04,184), with 52.37 k (52,370) being males and 51.81 k (51,814) being females, making up 95.56% of the Rajpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur Literacy Rate

Rajpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajpur Tehsil is 64.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajpur Tehsil is 46.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.15%, while in the rural regions of Rajpur Tehsil, it is around 53.98%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55.24 64.02 46.47
Urban Area 81.15 85.77 77.22
Rural Area 53.98 63.05 44.85

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 53.44 62.5 44.36
Christian 72.97 77.51 68.78
Muslim 75.36 85.08 64.78
Other religions and persuasions 56.6 64.49 48.56

Rajpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajpur Tehsil is 2.63 k (2,634) with 1.35 k (1,348) males and 1.29 k (1,286) females, which is 2.42% of Rajpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajpur Tehsil is 78.43 k (78,428) with 39.00 k (39,001) males and 39.43 k (39,427) females, which is 71.94% of Rajpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 996
Urban Area 1147
Rural Area 990

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 995
Christian 1070
Muslim 922
Other religions and persuasions 966

Rajpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajpur Tehsil is 748.94 Square KM, with a population density of 146 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajpur Tehsil are 86.The Total Number of households in Rajpur Tehsil are 23.89 k(23,892).

Rajpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajpur Tehsil, there are about 56.55 k (56,552) workers, making up nearly 51.87% of the Rajpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 30.05 k (30,048) are male workers, and about 26.50 k (26,504) are female workers.

Rajpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.30 Lac (1,29,920) 19.17%
2025 1.31 Lac (1,31,375) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 1.33 Lac (1,32,724) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 1.34 Lac (1,33,997) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 1.35 Lac (1,35,274) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 1.37 Lac (1,36,551) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 1.38 Lac (1,37,824) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 1.39 Lac (1,39,029) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 1.40 Lac (1,40,179) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 1.41 Lac (1,41,333) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 1.42 Lac (1,42,483) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 1.44 Lac (1,43,634) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 1.45 Lac (1,44,788) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.45 Lac (1,44,788), with a male population of 72.36 k (72,357) and a female population of 72.43 k (72,432). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Rajpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Rajpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajpur is 1.09 Lac (1,09,022).

The estimated population of Rajpur in 2024 is approximately 1.30 Lac (1,29,920).

Hindu constitute 89.62% of Rajpur population, amounting to approximately 97.70 k (97,701) people.

Christian constitute 5.67% of Rajpur population, totaling around 6.18 k (6,184) people.

Hindu: 89.62%, Christian: 5.67%, Muslim: 2.63%, Other religions and persuasions: 1.95%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajpur is 2.63 k (2.42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 78.43 k (71.94%).

In Rajpur, 4.84 k (4.44%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.04 Lac (95.56%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajpur is 55.24%, with male literacy at 64.02% and female literacy at 46.47%.

The sex ratio in Rajpur is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.