Parasia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Parasia Tehsil has a population of 1.94 Lac (1,93,536) with 98.57 k (98,568) males and 94.97 k (94,968) females.The sex ratio in Parasia is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Parasia Tehsil is 23.46 k (23,459) which is 12.12% of Parasia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Parasia Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.94 Lac

Toatl Population

98.57 k

Male Population

94.97 k

Female Population

Parasia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Parasia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.33 Lac (2,32,757), indicating a 20.27% increased from Parasia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.

Parasia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Parasia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.35 Lac (2,35,477), projecting a 21.67% increased from Parasia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.

Parasia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Parasia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,855), accounting for 85.18% of the Parasia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.01 k (84,011), and the Hindu female population is around 80.84 k (80,844).

Parasia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Parasia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 25.72 k (25,720), accounting for 13.29% of the Parasia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.05 k (13,053), and the Muslim female population is around 12.67 k (12,667).

Parasia Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,64,85585.18%
Muslim25,72013.29%
Christian1,0340.53%
Jain8900.46%
Sikh5740.3%
Buddhist2960.15%
Other religions and persuasions1250.06%
Religion not stated420.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Parasia Urban Population

The Urban population of Parasia Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,771), with 55.96 k (55,958) being males and 53.81 k (53,813) being females, making up 56.72% of the Parasia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Parasia Rural Population

The Rural population of Parasia Tehsil is 83.77 k (83,765), with 42.61 k (42,610) being males and 41.16 k (41,155) being females, making up 43.28% of the Parasia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Parasia Literacy Rate

Parasia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Parasia Tehsil is 83.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Parasia Tehsil is 67.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Parasia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.75%, while in the rural regions of Parasia Tehsil, it is around 66.98%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Parasia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.44 83.41 67.17
Urban Area 81.75 88.28 74.96
Rural Area 66.98 76.86 56.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Parasia

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.74 82.13 65.01
Muslim 84.31 90.16 78.27
Christian 93.14 96.5 89.8
Jain 97.04 97.86 96.14

Parasia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Parasia Tehsil is 33.15 k (33,152) with 16.83 k (16,828) males and 16.32 k (16,324) females, which is 17.13% of Parasia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Parasia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Parasia Tehsil is 51.47 k (51,468) with 25.70 k (25,698) males and 25.77 k (25,770) females, which is 26.59% of Parasia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Parasia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 964
Urban Area 962
Rural Area 966

Sex Ratio by Religion in Parasia

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 963
Muslim 971
Christian 1024
Jain 939

Parasia Area & Households

The Total Area of Parasia Tehsil is 381.26 Square KM, with a population density of 508 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Parasia Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Parasia Tehsil are 90.The Total Number of households in Parasia Tehsil are 41.58 k(41,582).

Parasia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Parasia Tehsil, there are about 68.67 k (68,671) workers, making up nearly 35.48% of the Parasia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.62 k (49,620) are male workers, and about 19.05 k (19,051) are female workers.

Parasia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.33 Lac (2,32,757) 20.27%
2025 2.35 Lac (2,35,477) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 2.38 Lac (2,37,960) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 2.40 Lac (2,40,274) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 2.43 Lac (2,42,588) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.45 Lac (2,44,902) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.47 Lac (2,47,214) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.49 Lac (2,49,332) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.51 Lac (2,51,311) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.53 Lac (2,53,288) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.55 Lac (2,55,267) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.57 Lac (2,57,243) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.59 Lac (2,59,222) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Parasia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.59 Lac (2,59,222), with a male population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,503) and a female population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,769). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Parasia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Parasia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Parasia is 1.94 Lac (1,93,536).

The estimated population of Parasia in 2024 is approximately 2.33 Lac (2,32,757).

Hindu constitute 85.18% of Parasia population, amounting to approximately 1.65 Lac (1,64,855) people.

Muslim constitute 13.29% of Parasia population, totaling around 25.72 k (25,720) people.

Hindu: 85.18%, Muslim: 13.29%, Christian: 0.53%, Jain: 0.46%, Sikh: 0.3%, Buddhist: 0.15%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.06%, Religion not stated: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Parasia is 33.15 k (17.13%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 51.47 k (26.59%).

In Parasia, 1.10 Lac (56.72%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 83.77 k (43.28%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Parasia is 75.44%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 67.17%.

The sex ratio in Parasia is 964 females for every 1000 males.

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