Pakhanjur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pakhanjur Tehsil has a population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,000) with 87.96 k (87,958) males and 83.04 k (83,042) females.The sex ratio in Pakhanjur is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 26.31 k (26,314) which is 15.39% of Pakhanjur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pakhanjur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttar Bastar Kanker District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Pakhanjur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pakhanjur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,03,778), indicating a 19.17% increased from Pakhanjur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.12 k.

Pakhanjur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pakhanjur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.06 Lac (2,06,060), projecting a 20.5% increased from Pakhanjur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Pakhanjur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pakhanjur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,592), accounting for 93.91% of the Pakhanjur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 82.61 k (82,607), and the Hindu female population is around 77.99 k (77,985).

Pakhanjur Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Pakhanjur Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 7.21 k (7,212), accounting for 4.22% of the Pakhanjur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 3.63 k (3,634), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 3.58 k (3,578).

Pakhanjur Religion Wise Population

Pakhanjur Urban Population

The Urban population of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 10.20 k (10,201), with 5.37 k (5,370) being males and 4.83 k (4,831) being females, making up 5.97% of the Pakhanjur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Pakhanjur Rural Population

The Rural population of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 1.61 Lac (1,60,799), with 82.59 k (82,588) being males and 78.21 k (78,211) being females, making up 94.03% of the Pakhanjur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Pakhanjur Literacy Rate

Pakhanjur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 76.98 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 58.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pakhanjur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.86%, while in the rural regions of Pakhanjur Tehsil, it is around 66.9%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pakhanjur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.14	76.98	58.72
Urban Area	86.86	91.64	81.54
Rural Area	66.9	75.99	57.24

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pakhanjur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	69.13	77.98	59.7
Other religions and persuasions	43.9	52.7	34.96
Christian	69.27	76.33	61.47
Buddhist	77.24	89.17	65.87

Pakhanjur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pakhanjur Tehsil is 2.86 k (2,862) with 1.49 k (1,487) males and 1.38 k (1,375) females, which is 1.67% of Pakhanjur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Pakhanjur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pakhanjur Tehsil is 59.75 k (59,752) with 30.00 k (30,000) males and 29.75 k (29,752) females, which is 34.94% of Pakhanjur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pakhanjur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	945
Urban Area	900
Rural Area	948

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pakhanjur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	945
Other religions and persuasions	985
Christian	915
Buddhist	1036

Pakhanjur Area & Households

The Total Area of Pakhanjur Tehsil is 1,909.85 Square KM, with a population density of 90 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pakhanjur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pakhanjur Tehsil are 301.The Total Number of households in Pakhanjur Tehsil are 34.15 k(34,152).

Pakhanjur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pakhanjur Tehsil, there are about 76.52 k (76,522) workers, making up nearly 44.75% of the Pakhanjur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.39 k (49,385) are male workers, and about 27.14 k (27,137) are female workers.

Pakhanjur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pakhanjur Census Frequently Asked Questions