Chikhaldara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chikhaldara Tehsil has a population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,815) with 60.72 k (60,723) males and 58.09 k (58,092) females.The sex ratio in Chikhaldara is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 17.04 k (17,040) which is 14.34% of Chikhaldara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chikhaldara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Amravati District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Chikhaldara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chikhaldara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.34 Lac (1,34,375), indicating a 13.1% increased from Chikhaldara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.92 k, and the estimated female population is 65.45 k.
Chikhaldara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chikhaldara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,35,398), projecting a 13.96% increased from Chikhaldara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.46 k, and the estimated female population is 65.93 k.
Chikhaldara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chikhaldara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,526), accounting for 97.23% of the Chikhaldara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.07 k (59,072), and the Hindu female population is around 56.45 k (56,454).
Chikhaldara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chikhaldara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.38 k (1,376), accounting for 1.16% of the Chikhaldara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 698 (698), and the Muslim female population is around 678 (678).
Chikhaldara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,15,526 | 97.23% |
| Muslim | 1,376 | 1.16% |
| Buddhist | 1,032 | 0.87% |
| Christian | 545 | 0.46% |
| Religion not stated | 309 | 0.26% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChikhaldara Urban Population
The Urban population of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 5.16 k (5,158), with 2.79 k (2,789) being males and 2.37 k (2,369) being females, making up 4.34% of the Chikhaldara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Chikhaldara Rural Population
The Rural population of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 1.14 Lac (1,13,657), with 57.93 k (57,934) being males and 55.72 k (55,723) being females, making up 95.66% of the Chikhaldara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Chikhaldara Literacy Rate
Chikhaldara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 84.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 67.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chikhaldara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.88%, while in the rural regions of Chikhaldara Tehsil, it is around 75.33%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chikhaldara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.09 | 84.62 | 67.14 |
| Urban Area | 91.88 | 95.37 | 87.74 |
| Rural Area | 75.33 | 84.07 | 66.22 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chikhaldara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.76 | 84.43 | 66.65 |
| Muslim | 91.28 | 94.52 | 87.84 |
| Buddhist | 90.99 | 95.99 | 86.12 |
| Christian | 85.83 | 91.27 | 81.01 |
Chikhaldara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chikhaldara Tehsil is 8.17 k (8,170) with 4.20 k (4,200) males and 3.97 k (3,970) females, which is 6.88% of Chikhaldara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Chikhaldara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chikhaldara Tehsil is 93.05 k (93,050) with 47.29 k (47,291) males and 45.76 k (45,759) females, which is 78.32% of Chikhaldara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chikhaldara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 850 |
| Rural Area | 962 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chikhaldara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 956 |
| Muslim | 972 |
| Buddhist | 1073 |
| Christian | 1121 |
Chikhaldara Area & Households
The Total Area of Chikhaldara Tehsil is 2,476.97 Square KM, with a population density of 48 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chikhaldara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chikhaldara Tehsil are 193.The Total Number of households in Chikhaldara Tehsil are 23.49 k(23,494).
Chikhaldara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chikhaldara Tehsil, there are about 57.28 k (57,278) workers, making up nearly 48.21% of the Chikhaldara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.59 k (31,587) are male workers, and about 25.69 k (25,691) are female workers.
Chikhaldara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.34 Lac (1,34,375) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.35 Lac (1,35,398) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,332) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.37 Lac (1,37,203) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,073) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.39 Lac (1,38,943) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.40 Lac (1,39,814) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.41 Lac (1,40,582) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,278) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,975) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,670) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,366) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,062) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chikhaldara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.44 Lac (1,44,062), with a male population of 73.95 k (73,946) and a female population of 70.11 k (70,107). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Chikhaldara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.