Chandia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chandia Tehsil has a population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,236) with 54.15 k (54,152) males and 51.08 k (51,084) females.The sex ratio in Chandia is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandia Tehsil is 17.46 k (17,461) which is 16.59% of Chandia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandia Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.05 Lac

Toatl Population

54.15 k

Male Population

51.08 k

Female Population

Chandia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chandia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.27 Lac (1,26,563), indicating a 20.27% increased from Chandia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 64.79 k, and the estimated female population is 61.78 k.

Chandia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chandia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.28 Lac (1,28,042), projecting a 21.67% increased from Chandia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 65.51 k, and the estimated female population is 62.53 k.

Chandia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.01 Lac (1,01,449), accounting for 96.4% of the Chandia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.21 k (52,213), and the Hindu female population is around 49.24 k (49,236).

Chandia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chandia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.89 k (2,888), accounting for 2.74% of the Chandia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.49 k (1,493), and the Muslim female population is around 1.40 k (1,395).

Chandia Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,01,44996.4%
Muslim2,8882.74%
Other religions and persuasions6540.62%
Religion not stated1780.17%
Christian480.05%
Buddhist70.01%
Sikh60.01%
Jain60.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chandia Urban Population

The Urban population of Chandia Tehsil is 15.89 k (15,891), with 8.08 k (8,075) being males and 7.82 k (7,816) being females, making up 15.1% of the Chandia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Chandia Rural Population

The Rural population of Chandia Tehsil is 89.35 k (89,345), with 46.08 k (46,077) being males and 43.27 k (43,268) being females, making up 84.9% of the Chandia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Chandia Literacy Rate

Chandia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandia Tehsil is 74.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandia Tehsil is 52.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chandia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 67.51%, while in the rural regions of Chandia Tehsil, it is around 62.9%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.61 74.44 52.14
Urban Area 67.51 77.36 57.28
Rural Area 62.9 73.91 51.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandia

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 63.17 74.01 51.68
Muslim 79.83 90.02 68.76
Other religions and persuasions 53.1 63.6 43.23
Religion not stated 66.67 80.77 55.38

Chandia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandia Tehsil is 11.66 k (11,664) with 6.00 k (5,998) males and 5.67 k (5,666) females, which is 11.08% of Chandia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Chandia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandia Tehsil is 45.28 k (45,282) with 23.09 k (23,086) males and 22.20 k (22,196) females, which is 43.03% of Chandia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 944
Urban Area 968
Rural Area 940

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandia

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 943
Muslim 935
Other religions and persuasions 1025
Religion not stated 978

Chandia Area & Households

The Total Area of Chandia Tehsil is 572.8 Square KM, with a population density of 184 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chandia Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chandia Tehsil are 153.The Total Number of households in Chandia Tehsil are 23.24 k(23,237).

Chandia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chandia Tehsil, there are about 47.79 k (47,786) workers, making up nearly 45.41% of the Chandia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.88 k (28,881) are male workers, and about 18.91 k (18,905) are female workers.

Chandia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.27 Lac (1,26,563) 20.27%
2025 1.28 Lac (1,28,042) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 1.29 Lac (1,29,392) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.31 Lac (1,30,650) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.32 Lac (1,31,908) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 1.33 Lac (1,33,167) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 1.34 Lac (1,34,424) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 1.36 Lac (1,35,576) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 1.37 Lac (1,36,652) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 1.38 Lac (1,37,726) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 1.39 Lac (1,38,802) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 1.40 Lac (1,39,877) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 1.41 Lac (1,40,953) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chandia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.41 Lac (1,40,953), with a male population of 71.70 k (71,697) and a female population of 69.27 k (69,266). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Chandia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Chandia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chandia is 1.05 Lac (1,05,236).

The estimated population of Chandia in 2024 is approximately 1.27 Lac (1,26,563).

Hindu constitute 96.4% of Chandia population, amounting to approximately 1.01 Lac (1,01,449) people.

Muslim constitute 2.74% of Chandia population, totaling around 2.89 k (2,888) people.

Hindu: 96.4%, Muslim: 2.74%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.62%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Christian: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chandia is 11.66 k (11.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 45.28 k (43.03%).

In Chandia, 15.89 k (15.1%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 89.35 k (84.9%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chandia is 63.61%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 52.14%.

The sex ratio in Chandia is 944 females for every 1000 males.

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