Wadrafnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wadrafnagar Tehsil has a population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,974) with 81.82 k (81,823) males and 79.15 k (79,151) females.The sex ratio in Wadrafnagar is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 27.60 k (27,595) which is 17.14% of Wadrafnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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

Wadrafnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wadrafnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.92 Lac (1,91,831), indicating a 19.17% increased from Wadrafnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 97.35 k, and the estimated female population is 94.47 k.

Wadrafnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wadrafnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,93,978), projecting a 20.5% increased from Wadrafnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.44 k, and the estimated female population is 95.53 k.

Wadrafnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Wadrafnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,792), accounting for 90.57% of the Wadrafnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.16 k (74,161), and the Hindu female population is around 71.63 k (71,631).

Wadrafnagar Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Wadrafnagar Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 10.31 k (10,309), accounting for 6.4% of the Wadrafnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 5.17 k (5,167), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 5.14 k (5,142).

Wadrafnagar Religion Wise Population

Wadrafnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 6.05 k (6,048), with 3.10 k (3,099) being males and 2.95 k (2,949) being females, making up 3.76% of the Wadrafnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Wadrafnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,926), with 78.72 k (78,724) being males and 76.20 k (76,202) being females, making up 96.24% of the Wadrafnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Wadrafnagar Literacy Rate

Wadrafnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 69.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 48.98 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Wadrafnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.46%, while in the rural regions of Wadrafnagar Tehsil, it is around 58.56%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wadrafnagar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.59	69.88	48.98
Urban Area	84.46	90.27	78.27
Rural Area	58.56	69.01	47.79

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wadrafnagar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.42	69.71	48.79
Other religions and persuasions	55.76	66.25	45.33
Muslim	76.27	86.85	64.56
Christian	73.56	78.09	68.95

Wadrafnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 9.76 k (9,758) with 5.01 k (5,009) males and 4.75 k (4,749) females, which is 6.06% of Wadrafnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Wadrafnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 94.93 k (94,927) with 47.76 k (47,764) males and 47.16 k (47,163) females, which is 58.97% of Wadrafnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wadrafnagar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	968
Urban Area	952
Rural Area	968

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wadrafnagar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	966
Other religions and persuasions	996
Muslim	913
Christian	989

Wadrafnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Wadrafnagar Tehsil is 1,307.73 Square KM, with a population density of 123 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wadrafnagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Wadrafnagar Tehsil are 120.The Total Number of households in Wadrafnagar Tehsil are 36.36 k(36,357).

Wadrafnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wadrafnagar Tehsil, there are about 79.05 k (79,052) workers, making up nearly 49.11% of the Wadrafnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.43 k (43,432) are male workers, and about 35.62 k (35,620) are female workers.

Wadrafnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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