Villages In Chirgaon Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Chirgaon Population in 2025

In 2025, Chirgaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 50.59 k (50,590), indicating a 9.64% increased from Chirgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 26.13 k, and the estimated female population is 24.46 k.

Chirgaon Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Chirgaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 50.80 k (50,797), projecting a 10.09% increased from Chirgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 26.23 k, and the estimated female population is 24.57 k.

Chirgaon Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Chirgaon Tehsil has a population of 46.14 k (46,142) with 23.84 k (23,839) males and 22.30 k (22,303) females.The sex ratio in Chirgaon is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chirgaon Tehsil is 5.20 k (5,197) which is 11.26% of Chirgaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chirgaon Tehsil is 885 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chirgaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimla District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.

46.14 k

Total Population

23.84 k

Male Population

22.30 k

Female Population

Chirgaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chirgaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 45.68 k (45,679), accounting for 99% of the Chirgaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.58 k (23,578), and the Hindu female population is around 22.10 k (22,101).

Chirgaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chirgaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 252 (252), accounting for 0.55% of the Chirgaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 132 (132), and the Muslim female population is around 120 (120).

Chirgaon Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu45,67999%
Muslim2520.55%
Christian1200.26%
Religion not stated800.17%
Buddhist90.02%
Sikh20%
Jain00%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chirgaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Chirgaon Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Chirgaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Chirgaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Chirgaon Tehsil is 46.14 k (46,142), with 23.84 k (23,839) being males and 22.30 k (22,303) being females, making up 100% of the Chirgaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Chirgaon Literacy Rate

Chirgaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.69% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chirgaon Tehsil is 80.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chirgaon Tehsil is 60.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chirgaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Chirgaon Tehsil, it is around 70.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chirgaon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.69 80.39 60.39
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.69 80.39 60.39

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chirgaon

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 70.77 80.47 60.49
Muslim 53.42 63.79 41.75
Christian 67.31 75.38 53.85
Religion not stated 80.65 89.19 68

Chirgaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chirgaon Tehsil is 13.10 k (13,101) with 6.72 k (6,722) males and 6.38 k (6,379) females, which is 28.39% of Chirgaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Chirgaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chirgaon Tehsil is 111 (111) with 58 (58) males and 53 (53) females, which is 0.24% of Chirgaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chirgaon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 936
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 936

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chirgaon

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 938
Muslim 910
Christian 600
Religion not stated 633

Chirgaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Chirgaon Tehsil is 645.33 Square KM, with a population density of 72 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Chirgaon Tehsil are 152.The Total Number of households in Chirgaon Tehsil are 9.09 k(9,089).

Chirgaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chirgaon Tehsil, there are about 24.00 k (24,002) workers, making up nearly 52.02% of the Chirgaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.90 k (13,900) are male workers, and about 10.10 k (10,102) are female workers.

Chirgaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 50.59 k (50,590) 9.64%
2026 50.80 k (50,797) 10.09% 0.45 %
2027 50.97 k (50,971) 10.47% 0.38 %
2028 51.15 k (51,152) 10.86% 0.39 %
2029 51.33 k (51,326) 11.23% 0.37 %
2030 51.51 k (51,506) 11.62% 0.39 %
2031 51.63 k (51,634) 11.9% 0.28 %
2032 51.73 k (51,734) 12.12% 0.22 %
2033 51.83 k (51,834) 12.34% 0.22 %
2034 51.93 k (51,928) 12.54% 0.2 %
2035 52.03 k (52,028) 12.76% 0.22 %
2036 52.13 k (52,128) 12.97% 0.21 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chirgaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 52.13 k (52,128), with a male population of 26.91 k (26,912) and a female population of 25.22 k (25,216). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Chirgaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.

Chirgaon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chirgaon is 46.14 k (46,142).

Hindu constitute 99% of Chirgaon population, amounting to approximately 45.68 k (45,679) people.

Muslim constitute 0.55% of Chirgaon population, totaling around 252 (252) people.

Hindu: 99%, Muslim: 0.55%, Christian: 0.26%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chirgaon is 13.10 k (28.39%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 111 (0.24%).

In Chirgaon, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 46.14 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chirgaon is 70.69%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 60.39%.

The sex ratio in Chirgaon is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Chirgaon population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.3% up to 2036.