Chhindwara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chhindwara District has a population of 20.91 Lac (20,90,922) with 10.64 Lac (10,64,468) males and 10.26 Lac (10,26,454) females.The sex ratio in Chhindwara is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chhindwara District is 2.72 Lac (2,72,289) which is 13.02% of Chhindwara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chhindwara District is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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

Chhindwara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chhindwara District current estimated population is projected to be 25.15 Lac (25,14,649), indicating a 20.27% increased from Chhindwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.41 Lac.

Chhindwara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chhindwara District estimated population is projected to be 25.44 Lac (25,44,039), projecting a 21.67% increased from Chhindwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.56 Lac.

Chhindwara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chhindwara District, with a total Hindu population of 19.24 Lac (19,23,920), accounting for 92.01% of the Chhindwara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.80 Lac (9,79,510), and the Hindu female population is around 9.44 Lac (9,44,410).

Chhindwara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chhindwara District, with a total Muslim population of 1.01 Lac (1,00,692), accounting for 4.82% of the Chhindwara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 51.25 k (51,247), and the Muslim female population is around 49.45 k (49,445).

Chhindwara Religion Wise Population

Chhindwara Urban Population

The Urban population of Chhindwara District is 5.05 Lac (5,05,183), with 2.58 Lac (2,58,269) being males and 2.47 Lac (2,46,914) being females, making up 24.16% of the Chhindwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Chhindwara Rural Population

The Rural population of Chhindwara District is 15.86 Lac (15,85,739), with 8.06 Lac (8,06,199) being males and 7.80 Lac (7,79,540) being females, making up 75.84% of the Chhindwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Chhindwara Literacy Rate

Chhindwara District has a literacy rate of 71.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chhindwara District is 79.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chhindwara District is 63.01 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chhindwara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.75%, while in the rural regions of Chhindwara District, it is around 66.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chhindwara

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.16	79.04	63.01
Urban Area	85.75	90.7	80.57
Rural Area	66.36	75.17	57.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chhindwara

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.18	78.23	61.83
Muslim	85.62	90.59	80.47
Other religions and persuasions	62.03	72.18	51.77
Buddhist	82.84	89.92	75.35

Chhindwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chhindwara District is 2.32 Lac (2,32,244) with 1.18 Lac (1,18,465) males and 1.14 Lac (1,13,779) females, which is 11.11% of Chhindwara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Chhindwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chhindwara District is 7.70 Lac (7,69,778) with 3.86 Lac (3,85,785) males and 3.84 Lac (3,83,993) females, which is 36.82% of Chhindwara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chhindwara

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	965
Urban Area	957
Rural Area	967

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chhindwara

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	965
Muslim	965
Other religions and persuasions	991
Buddhist	955

Chhindwara Area & Households

The Total Area of Chhindwara District is 11,815 Square KM, with a population density of 177 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chhindwara District are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Chhindwara District are 1,965.The Total Number of households in Chhindwara District are 4.43 Lac(4,43,361).

Chhindwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chhindwara District, there are about 9.58 Lac (9,57,984) workers, making up nearly 45.82% of the Chhindwara District total population. Out of these, around 5.82 Lac (5,82,263) are male workers, and about 3.76 Lac (3,75,721) are female workers.

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

Chhindwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036