Cheta Population in 2025
In 2025, Cheta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 21.34 k (21,336), indicating a 9.64% increased from Cheta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.06 k, and the estimated female population is 10.27 k.
Cheta Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Cheta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 21.42 k (21,424), projecting a 10.09% increased from Cheta's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 11.11 k, and the estimated female population is 10.32 k.
Cheta Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Cheta Tehsil has a population of 19.46 k (19,460) with 10.09 k (10,094) males and 9.37 k (9,366) females.The sex ratio in Cheta is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cheta Tehsil is 2.67 k (2,674) which is 13.74% of Cheta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cheta Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Cheta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimla District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Cheta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cheta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 19.42 k (19,424), accounting for 99.82% of the Cheta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.07 k (10,072), and the Hindu female population is around 9.35 k (9,352).
Cheta Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cheta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24 (24), accounting for 0.12% of the Cheta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15 (15), and the Muslim female population is around 9 (9).
Cheta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 19,424 | 99.82% |
| Muslim | 24 | 0.12% |
| Religion not stated | 8 | 0.04% |
| Christian | 4 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 0 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCheta Urban Population
The Urban population of Cheta Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Cheta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Cheta Rural Population
The Rural population of Cheta Tehsil is 19.46 k (19,460), with 10.09 k (10,094) being males and 9.37 k (9,366) being females, making up 100% of the Cheta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Cheta Literacy Rate
Cheta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.31% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cheta Tehsil is 76.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cheta Tehsil is 62.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Cheta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Cheta Tehsil, it is around 69.31%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cheta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.31 | 76.01 | 62.04 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.31 | 76.01 | 62.04 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cheta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.38 | 76.12 | 62.08 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Religion not stated | 80 | 0 | 100 |
| Christian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cheta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cheta Tehsil is 6.35 k (6,350) with 3.36 k (3,362) males and 2.99 k (2,988) females, which is 32.63% of Cheta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Cheta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cheta Tehsil is 24 (24) with 16 (16) males and 8 (8) females, which is 0.12% of Cheta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 500 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cheta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 928 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cheta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 929 |
| Muslim | 600 |
| Religion not stated | 600 |
| Christian | 0 |
Cheta Area & Households
The Total Area of Cheta Tehsil is 166.38 Square KM, with a population density of 117 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Cheta Tehsil are 91.The Total Number of households in Cheta Tehsil are 3.14 k(3,139).
Cheta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cheta Tehsil, there are about 13.29 k (13,286) workers, making up nearly 68.27% of the Cheta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 6.97 k (6,968) are male workers, and about 6.32 k (6,318) are female workers.
Cheta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.34 k (21,336) | 9.64% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.42 k (21,424) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.50 k (21,497) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.57 k (21,573) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 21.65 k (21,647) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 21.72 k (21,723) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 21.78 k (21,776) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 21.82 k (21,819) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 21.86 k (21,861) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 21.90 k (21,900) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 21.94 k (21,943) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 21.99 k (21,985) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cheta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.99 k (21,985), with a male population of 11.40 k (11,396) and a female population of 10.59 k (10,590). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Cheta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.