Chaurai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chaurai Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,470) with 97.57 k (97,567) males and 91.90 k (91,903) females.The sex ratio in Chaurai is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chaurai Tehsil is 24.15 k (24,146) which is 12.74% of Chaurai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chaurai Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

Chaurai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chaurai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.28 Lac (2,27,867), indicating a 20.27% increased from Chaurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Chaurai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chaurai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,30,530), projecting a 21.67% increased from Chaurai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Chaurai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chaurai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.78 Lac (1,78,170), accounting for 94.04% of the Chaurai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 91.76 k (91,759), and the Hindu female population is around 86.41 k (86,411).

Chaurai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chaurai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.97 k (7,971), accounting for 4.21% of the Chaurai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.09 k (4,093), and the Muslim female population is around 3.88 k (3,878).

Chaurai Religion Wise Population

Chaurai Urban Population

The Urban population of Chaurai Tehsil is 12.96 k (12,956), with 6.57 k (6,573) being males and 6.38 k (6,383) being females, making up 6.84% of the Chaurai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Chaurai Rural Population

The Rural population of Chaurai Tehsil is 1.77 Lac (1,76,514), with 90.99 k (90,994) being males and 85.52 k (85,520) being females, making up 93.16% of the Chaurai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Chaurai Literacy Rate

Chaurai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chaurai Tehsil is 79.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chaurai Tehsil is 62.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chaurai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.69%, while in the rural regions of Chaurai Tehsil, it is around 70.12%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chaurai

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.2	79.05	62.87
Urban Area	85.69	90.58	80.72
Rural Area	70.12	78.21	61.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chaurai

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.76	78.72	62.32
Muslim	80.51	85.99	74.69
Other religions and persuasions	55.26	66.52	43.98
Jain	96.8	98.55	94.8

Chaurai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chaurai Tehsil is 17.54 k (17,544) with 8.94 k (8,936) males and 8.61 k (8,608) females, which is 9.26% of Chaurai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Chaurai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chaurai Tehsil is 37.67 k (37,674) with 19.04 k (19,042) males and 18.63 k (18,632) females, which is 19.88% of Chaurai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chaurai

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	942
Urban Area	972
Rural Area	940

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chaurai

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	942
Muslim	948
Other religions and persuasions	984
Jain	868

Chaurai Area & Households

The Total Area of Chaurai Tehsil is 1,020.63 Square KM, with a population density of 186 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chaurai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chaurai Tehsil are 190.The Total Number of households in Chaurai Tehsil are 39.49 k(39,489).

Chaurai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chaurai Tehsil, there are about 90.39 k (90,391) workers, making up nearly 47.71% of the Chaurai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.90 k (54,898) are male workers, and about 35.49 k (35,493) are female workers.

Chaurai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chaurai Census Frequently Asked Questions