Chandrapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chandrapur District has a population of 22.04 Lac (22,04,307) with 11.24 Lac (11,23,834) males and 10.80 Lac (10,80,473) females.The sex ratio in Chandrapur is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandrapur District is 2.31 Lac (2,31,316) which is 10.49% of Chandrapur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandrapur District is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chandrapur District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.

Chandrapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chandrapur District current estimated population is projected to be 24.93 Lac (24,92,973), indicating a 13.1% increased from Chandrapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.17 Lac.

Chandrapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chandrapur District estimated population is projected to be 25.12 Lac (25,11,954), projecting a 13.96% increased from Chandrapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.26 Lac.

Chandrapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandrapur District, with a total Hindu population of 17.80 Lac (17,80,085), accounting for 80.75% of the Chandrapur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.09 Lac (9,08,603), and the Hindu female population is around 8.71 Lac (8,71,482).

Chandrapur Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Chandrapur District, with a total Buddhist population of 2.87 Lac (2,86,734), accounting for 13.01% of the Chandrapur District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.46 Lac (1,45,664), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,41,070).

Chandrapur Religion Wise Population

Chandrapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Chandrapur District is 7.75 Lac (7,75,378), with 3.98 Lac (3,97,728) being males and 3.78 Lac (3,77,650) being females, making up 35.18% of the Chandrapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Chandrapur District is 14.29 Lac (14,28,929), with 7.26 Lac (7,26,106) being males and 7.03 Lac (7,02,823) being females, making up 64.82% of the Chandrapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur Literacy Rate

Chandrapur District has a literacy rate of 80.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandrapur District is 86.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandrapur District is 72.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chandrapur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.22%, while in the rural regions of Chandrapur District, it is around 75.51%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandrapur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.01	86.79	72.97
Urban Area	88.22	92.47	83.75
Rural Area	75.51	83.65	67.11

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandrapur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.05	85.99	71.83
Buddhist	84.04	90.56	77.32
Muslim	85.82	90.3	81.21
Other religions and persuasions	72.66	82.73	62.5

Chandrapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandrapur District is 3.48 Lac (3,48,365) with 1.77 Lac (1,76,898) males and 1.71 Lac (1,71,467) females, which is 15.8% of Chandrapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandrapur District is 3.89 Lac (3,89,441) with 1.97 Lac (1,96,753) males and 1.93 Lac (1,92,688) females, which is 17.67% of Chandrapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandrapur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	962
Urban Area	950
Rural Area	968

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandrapur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	960
Buddhist	969
Muslim	975
Other religions and persuasions	998

Chandrapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Chandrapur District is 11,443 Square KM, with a population density of 193 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chandrapur District are 23 and the Total Number of Villages in Chandrapur District are 1,792.The Total Number of households in Chandrapur District are 5.37 Lac(5,36,686).

Chandrapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chandrapur District, there are about 10.58 Lac (10,58,172) workers, making up nearly 48% of the Chandrapur District total population. Out of these, around 6.49 Lac (6,48,565) are male workers, and about 4.10 Lac (4,09,607) are female workers.

Chandrapur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Chandrapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chandrapur Census Frequently Asked Questions