Chanderi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chanderi Tehsil has a population of 1.58 Lac (1,58,330) with 83.08 k (83,079) males and 75.25 k (75,251) females.The sex ratio in Chanderi is 906, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chanderi Tehsil is 27.12 k (27,124) which is 17.13% of Chanderi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chanderi Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chanderi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ashoknagar District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

1.58 Lac

Toatl Population

83.08 k

Male Population

75.25 k

Female Population

Chanderi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chanderi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.90 Lac (1,90,416), indicating a 20.27% increased from Chanderi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 99.40 k, and the estimated female population is 91.01 k.

Chanderi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chanderi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.93 Lac (1,92,642), projecting a 21.67% increased from Chanderi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 92.12 k.

Chanderi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chanderi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,306), accounting for 90.51% of the Chanderi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.28 k (75,276), and the Hindu female population is around 68.03 k (68,030).

Chanderi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chanderi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.00 k (12,002), accounting for 7.58% of the Chanderi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.22 k (6,224), and the Muslim female population is around 5.78 k (5,778).

Chanderi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,43,30690.51%
Muslim12,0027.58%
Jain1,8651.18%
Sikh7820.49%
Buddhist1550.1%
Religion not stated1230.08%
Christian890.06%
Other religions and persuasions80.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chanderi Urban Population

The Urban population of Chanderi Tehsil is 33.08 k (33,081), with 17.32 k (17,322) being males and 15.76 k (15,759) being females, making up 20.89% of the Chanderi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Chanderi Rural Population

The Rural population of Chanderi Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,249), with 65.76 k (65,757) being males and 59.49 k (59,492) being females, making up 79.11% of the Chanderi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Chanderi Literacy Rate

Chanderi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chanderi Tehsil is 75.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chanderi Tehsil is 49.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chanderi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.28%, while in the rural regions of Chanderi Tehsil, it is around 58.44%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chanderi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.98 75.03 49.65
Urban Area 79.28 87.9 69.88
Rural Area 58.44 71.47 43.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chanderi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 61.2 73.77 47.26
Muslim 76.89 85.14 68.05
Jain 96.03 97.71 94.23
Sikh 77.03 85.08 67.82

Chanderi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chanderi Tehsil is 26.04 k (26,036) with 13.80 k (13,803) males and 12.23 k (12,233) females, which is 16.44% of Chanderi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Chanderi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chanderi Tehsil is 25.12 k (25,116) with 12.95 k (12,953) males and 12.16 k (12,163) females, which is 15.86% of Chanderi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chanderi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 906
Urban Area 910
Rural Area 905

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chanderi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 904
Muslim 929
Jain 919
Sikh 871

Chanderi Area & Households

The Total Area of Chanderi Tehsil is 1,015 Square KM, with a population density of 156 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chanderi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chanderi Tehsil are 165.The Total Number of households in Chanderi Tehsil are 34.11 k(34,114).

Chanderi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chanderi Tehsil, there are about 66.96 k (66,960) workers, making up nearly 42.29% of the Chanderi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 42.97 k (42,969) are male workers, and about 23.99 k (23,991) are female workers.

Chanderi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.90 Lac (1,90,416) 20.27%
2025 1.93 Lac (1,92,642) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 1.95 Lac (1,94,673) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.97 Lac (1,96,566) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.98 Lac (1,98,459) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.00 Lac (2,00,352) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.02 Lac (2,02,243) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.04 Lac (2,03,977) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.06 Lac (2,05,596) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.07 Lac (2,07,212) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.09 Lac (2,08,831) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.10 Lac (2,10,448) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.12 Lac (2,12,067) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chanderi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.12 Lac (2,12,067), with a male population of 1.10 Lac (1,09,996) and a female population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,034). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Chanderi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Chanderi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chanderi is 1.58 Lac (1,58,330).

The estimated population of Chanderi in 2024 is approximately 1.90 Lac (1,90,416).

Hindu constitute 90.51% of Chanderi population, amounting to approximately 1.43 Lac (1,43,306) people.

Muslim constitute 7.58% of Chanderi population, totaling around 12.00 k (12,002) people.

Hindu: 90.51%, Muslim: 7.58%, Jain: 1.18%, Sikh: 0.49%, Buddhist: 0.1%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Christian: 0.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chanderi is 26.04 k (16.44%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.12 k (15.86%).

In Chanderi, 33.08 k (20.89%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.25 Lac (79.11%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chanderi is 62.98%, with male literacy at 75.03% and female literacy at 49.65%.

The sex ratio in Chanderi is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Chanderi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.