Rithi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rithi Tehsil has a population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,211) with 64.74 k (64,736) males and 62.48 k (62,475) females.The sex ratio in Rithi is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rithi Tehsil is 20.42 k (20,416) which is 16.05% of Rithi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rithi Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.27 Lac

Toatl Population

64.74 k

Male Population

62.48 k

Female Population

Rithi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rithi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.53 Lac (1,52,991), indicating a 20.27% increased from Rithi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 77.45 k, and the estimated female population is 75.56 k.

Rithi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rithi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,54,779), projecting a 21.67% increased from Rithi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 78.32 k, and the estimated female population is 76.48 k.

Rithi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rithi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.23 Lac (1,22,735), accounting for 96.48% of the Rithi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.49 k (62,488), and the Hindu female population is around 60.25 k (60,247).

Rithi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rithi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.08 k (3,076), accounting for 2.42% of the Rithi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.52 k (1,522), and the Muslim female population is around 1.55 k (1,554).

Rithi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,22,73596.48%
Muslim3,0762.42%
Jain7120.56%
Other religions and persuasions2530.2%
Religion not stated2370.19%
Christian1700.13%
Buddhist150.01%
Sikh130.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rithi Urban Population

The Urban population of Rithi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Rithi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Rithi Rural Population

The Rural population of Rithi Tehsil is 1.27 Lac (1,27,211), with 64.74 k (64,736) being males and 62.48 k (62,475) being females, making up 100% of the Rithi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Rithi Literacy Rate

Rithi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rithi Tehsil is 79.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rithi Tehsil is 55.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rithi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Rithi Tehsil, it is around 67.51%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rithi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.51 79.41 55.25
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.51 79.41 55.25

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rithi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 67.08 79.1 54.68
Muslim 76.16 86.25 66.29
Jain 94.6 95.94 93.23
Other religions and persuasions 69.95 86.54 54.13

Rithi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rithi Tehsil is 18.01 k (18,007) with 9.10 k (9,096) males and 8.91 k (8,911) females, which is 14.16% of Rithi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Rithi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rithi Tehsil is 32.60 k (32,599) with 16.45 k (16,447) males and 16.15 k (16,152) females, which is 25.63% of Rithi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rithi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 966
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 966

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rithi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 965
Muslim 1022
Jain 941
Other religions and persuasions 1024

Rithi Area & Households

The Total Area of Rithi Tehsil is 685.09 Square KM, with a population density of 186 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Rithi Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Rithi Tehsil are 28.94 k(28,937).

Rithi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rithi Tehsil, there are about 53.94 k (53,937) workers, making up nearly 42.4% of the Rithi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 33.46 k (33,462) are male workers, and about 20.48 k (20,475) are female workers.

Rithi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.53 Lac (1,52,991) 20.27%
2025 1.55 Lac (1,54,779) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 1.56 Lac (1,56,411) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.58 Lac (1,57,932) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.59 Lac (1,59,453) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 1.61 Lac (1,60,974) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 1.62 Lac (1,62,493) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 1.64 Lac (1,63,886) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 1.65 Lac (1,65,187) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 1.66 Lac (1,66,486) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 1.68 Lac (1,67,787) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 1.69 Lac (1,69,086) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 1.70 Lac (1,70,386) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rithi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.70 Lac (1,70,386), with a male population of 85.71 k (85,710) and a female population of 84.71 k (84,711). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Rithi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Rithi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rithi is 1.27 Lac (1,27,211).

The estimated population of Rithi in 2024 is approximately 1.53 Lac (1,52,991).

Hindu constitute 96.48% of Rithi population, amounting to approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,735) people.

Muslim constitute 2.42% of Rithi population, totaling around 3.08 k (3,076) people.

Hindu: 96.48%, Muslim: 2.42%, Jain: 0.56%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.2%, Religion not stated: 0.19%, Christian: 0.13%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rithi is 18.01 k (14.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 32.60 k (25.63%).

In Rithi, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.27 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rithi is 67.51%, with male literacy at 79.41% and female literacy at 55.25%.

The sex ratio in Rithi is 966 females for every 1000 males.

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