Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Chhatarpur District

Chhatarpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chhatarpur District has a population of 17.62 Lac (17,62,375) with 9.36 Lac (9,36,121) males and 8.26 Lac (8,26,254) females.The sex ratio in Chhatarpur is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chhatarpur District is 2.83 Lac (2,82,794) which is 16.05% of Chhatarpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chhatarpur District is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chhatarpur District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.

17.62 Lac

Toatl Population

9.36 Lac

Male Population

8.26 Lac

Female Population

Chhatarpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chhatarpur District current estimated population is projected to be 21.20 Lac (21,19,521), indicating a 20.27% increased from Chhatarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.99 Lac.

Chhatarpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chhatarpur District estimated population is projected to be 21.44 Lac (21,44,294), projecting a 21.67% increased from Chhatarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.11 Lac.

Chhatarpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chhatarpur District, with a total Hindu population of 16.77 Lac (16,76,918), accounting for 95.15% of the Chhatarpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.92 Lac (8,91,578), and the Hindu female population is around 7.85 Lac (7,85,340).

Chhatarpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chhatarpur District, with a total Muslim population of 70.35 k (70,351), accounting for 3.99% of the Chhatarpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 36.67 k (36,670), and the Muslim female population is around 33.68 k (33,681).

Chhatarpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu16,76,91895.15%
Muslim70,3513.99%
Jain10,4090.59%
Christian1,9800.11%
Religion not stated1,3970.08%
Sikh9680.05%
Buddhist2500.01%
Other religions and persuasions1020.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chhatarpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Chhatarpur District is 3.99 Lac (3,99,016), with 2.11 Lac (2,10,848) being males and 1.88 Lac (1,88,168) being females, making up 22.64% of the Chhatarpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Chhatarpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Chhatarpur District is 13.63 Lac (13,63,359), with 7.25 Lac (7,25,273) being males and 6.38 Lac (6,38,086) being females, making up 77.36% of the Chhatarpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Chhatarpur Literacy Rate

Chhatarpur District has a literacy rate of 63.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chhatarpur District is 72.66 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chhatarpur District is 53.59 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chhatarpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.68%, while in the rural regions of Chhatarpur District, it is around 59.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chhatarpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.74 72.66 53.59
Urban Area 78.68 85.09 71.49
Rural Area 59.19 68.91 48.09

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chhatarpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 63.01 72.12 52.63
Muslim 74.85 80.92 68.24
Jain 94.66 97.31 91.7
Christian 84.03 86.32 81.96

Chhatarpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chhatarpur District is 4.05 Lac (4,05,313) with 2.15 Lac (2,15,258) males and 1.90 Lac (1,90,055) females, which is 23% of Chhatarpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Chhatarpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chhatarpur District is 73.60 k (73,597) with 38.08 k (38,081) males and 35.52 k (35,516) females, which is 4.18% of Chhatarpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chhatarpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 883
Urban Area 893
Rural Area 880

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chhatarpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 881
Muslim 919
Jain 910
Christian 1078

Chhatarpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Chhatarpur District is 8,687 Square KM, with a population density of 203 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chhatarpur District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Chhatarpur District are 1,187.The Total Number of households in Chhatarpur District are 3.56 Lac(3,56,297).

Chhatarpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chhatarpur District, there are about 7.52 Lac (7,51,797) workers, making up nearly 42.66% of the Chhatarpur District total population. Out of these, around 4.82 Lac (4,81,518) are male workers, and about 2.70 Lac (2,70,279) are female workers.

Chhatarpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Chhatarpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,41,124, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 17,62,375 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.61% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.08%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Chhatarpur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,41,124 to 17,62,375.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.61%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 4.41 Lac - - 2.27 Lac 2.14 Lac
1911 4.77 Lac 35.38 k 8.021100643 2.45 Lac 2.31 Lac
1921 4.37 Lac -39.19 k -8.224223359 2.27 Lac 2.10 Lac
1931 4.34 Lac -3.30 k -0.755514294 2.26 Lac 2.08 Lac
1941 4.64 Lac 30.03 k 6.918440419 2.43 Lac 2.21 Lac
1951 4.81 Lac 17.10 k 3.684803713 2.54 Lac 2.27 Lac
1961 5.87 Lac 1.06 Lac 22.07943634 3.11 Lac 2.77 Lac
1971 7.12 Lac 1.25 Lac 21.2832391 3.82 Lac 3.30 Lac
1981 8.87 Lac 1.74 Lac 24.46359763 4.76 Lac 4.11 Lac
1991 11.58 Lac 2.71 Lac 30.61105723 6.24 Lac 5.34 Lac
2001 14.75 Lac 3.17 Lac 27.34250602 7.89 Lac 6.86 Lac
2011 17.62 Lac 2.88 Lac 19.50549357 9.36 Lac 8.26 Lac

Historical Population of Chhatarpur by Census Year 1901-2011

Chhatarpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 21.20 Lac (21,19,521) 20.27%
2025 21.44 Lac (21,44,294) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 21.67 Lac (21,66,904) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 21.88 Lac (21,87,976) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 22.09 Lac (22,09,048) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 22.30 Lac (22,30,120) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 22.51 Lac (22,51,169) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 22.70 Lac (22,70,463) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 22.88 Lac (22,88,483) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 23.06 Lac (23,06,480) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 23.25 Lac (23,24,501) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 23.42 Lac (23,42,497) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 23.61 Lac (23,60,518) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chhatarpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.61 Lac (23,60,518), with a male population of 12.39 Lac (12,39,411) and a female population of 11.20 Lac (11,20,329). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Chhatarpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Chhatarpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chhatarpur is 17.62 Lac (17,62,375).

The estimated population of Chhatarpur in 2024 is approximately 21.20 Lac (21,19,521).

Hindu constitute 95.15% of Chhatarpur population, amounting to approximately 16.77 Lac (16,76,918) people.

Muslim constitute 3.99% of Chhatarpur population, totaling around 70.35 k (70,351) people.

Hindu: 95.15%, Muslim: 3.99%, Jain: 0.59%, Christian: 0.11%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chhatarpur is 4.05 Lac (23%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 73.60 k (4.18%).

In Chhatarpur, 3.99 Lac (22.64%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 13.63 Lac (77.36%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chhatarpur is 63.74%, with male literacy at 72.66% and female literacy at 53.59%.

The sex ratio in Chhatarpur is 883 females for every 1000 males.

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