Chhindwara Population in 2025
In 2025, Chhindwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.10 Lac (4,10,206), indicating a 21.67% increased from Chhindwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.02 Lac.
Chhindwara Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Chhindwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.15 Lac (4,14,531), projecting a 22.95% increased from Chhindwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.04 Lac.
Chhindwara Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Chhindwara Tehsil has a population of 3.37 Lac (3,37,144) with 1.72 Lac (1,72,361) males and 1.65 Lac (1,64,783) females.The sex ratio in Chhindwara is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chhindwara Tehsil is 38.11 k (38,114) which is 11.3% of Chhindwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chhindwara Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chhindwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chhindwara District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Total Population
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Female Population
Chhindwara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chhindwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.02 Lac (3,01,875), accounting for 89.54% of the Chhindwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.54 Lac (1,54,484), and the Hindu female population is around 1.47 Lac (1,47,391).
Chhindwara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chhindwara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 25.29 k (25,293), accounting for 7.5% of the Chhindwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.81 k (12,814), and the Muslim female population is around 12.48 k (12,479).
Chhindwara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,01,875 | 89.54% |
| Muslim | 25,293 | 7.5% |
| Jain | 3,831 | 1.14% |
| Christian | 2,150 | 0.64% |
| Buddhist | 1,497 | 0.44% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,305 | 0.39% |
| Sikh | 1,041 | 0.31% |
| Religion not stated | 152 | 0.05% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChhindwara Urban Population
The Urban population of Chhindwara Tehsil is 1.90 Lac (1,90,041), with 97.07 k (97,068) being males and 92.97 k (92,973) being females, making up 56.37% of the Chhindwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Chhindwara Rural Population
The Rural population of Chhindwara Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,103), with 75.29 k (75,293) being males and 71.81 k (71,810) being females, making up 43.63% of the Chhindwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Chhindwara Literacy Rate
Chhindwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chhindwara Tehsil is 87.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chhindwara Tehsil is 74.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chhindwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.33%, while in the rural regions of Chhindwara Tehsil, it is around 71.78%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chhindwara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.21 | 87.18 | 74.98 |
| Urban Area | 88.33 | 92.33 | 84.15 |
| Rural Area | 71.78 | 80.36 | 62.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chhindwara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.38 | 86.67 | 73.79 |
| Muslim | 87.66 | 91.22 | 84 |
| Jain | 97.63 | 97.79 | 97.45 |
| Christian | 95.71 | 96.31 | 95.15 |
Chhindwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chhindwara Tehsil is 44.16 k (44,155) with 22.48 k (22,482) males and 21.67 k (21,673) females, which is 13.1% of Chhindwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Chhindwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chhindwara Tehsil is 64.04 k (64,044) with 32.22 k (32,218) males and 31.83 k (31,826) females, which is 19% of Chhindwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chhindwara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 958 |
| Rural Area | 954 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chhindwara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 955 |
| Muslim | 974 |
| Jain | 927 |
| Christian | 1064 |
Chhindwara Area & Households
The Total Area of Chhindwara Tehsil is 626.84 Square KM, with a population density of 538 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chhindwara Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chhindwara Tehsil are 124.The Total Number of households in Chhindwara Tehsil are 71.11 k(71,107).
Chhindwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chhindwara Tehsil, there are about 1.30 Lac (1,30,008) workers, making up nearly 38.56% of the Chhindwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.96 k (90,964) are male workers, and about 39.04 k (39,044) are female workers.
Chhindwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,206) | 21.67% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.15 Lac (4,14,531) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.19 Lac (4,18,562) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,593) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.27 Lac (4,26,625) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.31 Lac (4,30,651) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.34 Lac (4,34,342) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,789) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.41 Lac (4,41,232) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.45 Lac (4,44,680) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.48 Lac (4,48,122) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.52 Lac (4,51,570) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chhindwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.52 Lac (4,51,570), with a male population of 2.28 Lac (2,28,204) and a female population of 2.23 Lac (2,23,432). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Chhindwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.