Shankargarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shankargarh Tehsil has a population of 72.09 k (72,088) with 36.42 k (36,419) males and 35.67 k (35,669) females.The sex ratio in Shankargarh is 980, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shankargarh Tehsil is 11.94 k (11,938) which is 16.56% of Shankargarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shankargarh Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shankargarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Surguja District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Shankargarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shankargarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 85.91 k (85,907), indicating a 19.17% increased from Shankargarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.33 k, and the estimated female population is 42.57 k.
Shankargarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shankargarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 86.87 k (86,868), projecting a 20.5% increased from Shankargarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.81 k, and the estimated female population is 43.05 k.
Shankargarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shankargarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 62.12 k (62,121), accounting for 86.17% of the Shankargarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.39 k (31,393), and the Hindu female population is around 30.73 k (30,728).
Shankargarh Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Shankargarh Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 5.03 k (5,029), accounting for 6.98% of the Shankargarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 2.53 k (2,530), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 2.50 k (2,499).
Shankargarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62,121 | 86.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5,029 | 6.98% |
| Christian | 2,570 | 3.57% |
| Muslim | 2,250 | 3.12% |
| Religion not stated | 99 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShankargarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Shankargarh Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shankargarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shankargarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Shankargarh Tehsil is 72.09 k (72,088), with 36.42 k (36,419) being males and 35.67 k (35,669) being females, making up 100% of the Shankargarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Shankargarh Literacy Rate
Shankargarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shankargarh Tehsil is 66.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shankargarh Tehsil is 46.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shankargarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shankargarh Tehsil, it is around 56.59%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shankargarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.59 | 66.63 | 46.37 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 56.59 | 66.63 | 46.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shankargarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.52 | 64.81 | 44.01 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60.84 | 70.47 | 51.27 |
| Christian | 77.25 | 83.48 | 71.06 |
| Muslim | 79.44 | 88.41 | 70.31 |
Shankargarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shankargarh Tehsil is 4.22 k (4,219) with 2.11 k (2,109) males and 2.11 k (2,110) females, which is 5.85% of Shankargarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Shankargarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shankargarh Tehsil is 52.82 k (52,819) with 26.62 k (26,621) males and 26.20 k (26,198) females, which is 73.27% of Shankargarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shankargarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 980 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shankargarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 979 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 988 |
| Christian | 999 |
| Muslim | 966 |
Shankargarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Shankargarh Tehsil is 531.63 Square KM, with a population density of 136 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shankargarh Tehsil are 89.The Total Number of households in Shankargarh Tehsil are 15.94 k(15,943).
Shankargarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shankargarh Tehsil, there are about 38.27 k (38,272) workers, making up nearly 53.09% of the Shankargarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 20.40 k (20,403) are male workers, and about 17.87 k (17,869) are female workers.
Shankargarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.91 k (85,907) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 86.87 k (86,868) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 87.76 k (87,760) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 88.60 k (88,602) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 89.45 k (89,446) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 90.29 k (90,291) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 91.13 k (91,132) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 91.93 k (91,929) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 92.69 k (92,690) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 93.45 k (93,453) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 94.21 k (94,214) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 94.97 k (94,974) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 95.74 k (95,738) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shankargarh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 95.74 k (95,738), with a male population of 48.24 k (48,242) and a female population of 47.49 k (47,494). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Shankargarh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.