Gadchiroli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gadchiroli District has a population of 10.73 Lac (10,72,942) with 5.41 Lac (5,41,328) males and 5.32 Lac (5,31,614) females.The sex ratio in Gadchiroli is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gadchiroli District is 1.20 Lac (1,20,272) which is 11.21% of Gadchiroli District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gadchiroli District is 962 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gadchiroli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gadchiroli District current estimated population is projected to be 12.13 Lac (12,13,450), indicating a 13.1% increased from Gadchiroli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.99 Lac.

Gadchiroli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gadchiroli District estimated population is projected to be 12.23 Lac (12,22,689), projecting a 13.96% increased from Gadchiroli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.03 Lac.

Gadchiroli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gadchiroli District, with a total Hindu population of 9.27 Lac (9,27,411), accounting for 86.44% of the Gadchiroli District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.68 Lac (4,68,440), and the Hindu female population is around 4.59 Lac (4,58,971).

Gadchiroli Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Gadchiroli District, with a total Buddhist population of 82.70 k (82,695), accounting for 7.71% of the Gadchiroli District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 41.76 k (41,761), and the Buddhist female population is around 40.93 k (40,934).

Gadchiroli Religion Wise Population

Gadchiroli Urban Population

The Urban population of Gadchiroli District is 1.18 Lac (1,18,033), with 60.04 k (60,038) being males and 58.00 k (57,995) being females, making up 11% of the Gadchiroli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Gadchiroli Rural Population

The Rural population of Gadchiroli District is 9.55 Lac (9,54,909), with 4.81 Lac (4,81,290) being males and 4.74 Lac (4,73,619) being females, making up 89% of the Gadchiroli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Gadchiroli Literacy Rate

Gadchiroli District has a literacy rate of 74.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gadchiroli District is 82.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gadchiroli District is 66.27 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gadchiroli District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89%, while in the rural regions of Gadchiroli District, it is around 72.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gadchiroli

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.36	82.31	66.27
Urban Area	89	93.71	84.16
Rural Area	72.52	80.87	64.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gadchiroli

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.48	81.47	65.35
Buddhist	83.15	91.06	75.1
Other religions and persuasions	67.49	76.31	58.98
Muslim	87.3	92.93	81.77

Gadchiroli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gadchiroli District is 1.21 Lac (1,20,745) with 61.04 k (61,041) males and 59.70 k (59,704) females, which is 11.25% of Gadchiroli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Gadchiroli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gadchiroli District is 4.15 Lac (4,15,306) with 2.07 Lac (2,07,377) males and 2.08 Lac (2,07,929) females, which is 38.71% of Gadchiroli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gadchiroli

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	983
Urban Area	966
Rural Area	985

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gadchiroli

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	980
Buddhist	981
Other religions and persuasions	1028
Muslim	1014

Gadchiroli Area & Households

The Total Area of Gadchiroli District is 14,412 Square KM, with a population density of 74 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gadchiroli District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Gadchiroli District are 1,675.The Total Number of households in Gadchiroli District are 2.50 Lac(2,50,435).

Gadchiroli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gadchiroli District, there are about 5.84 Lac (5,84,237) workers, making up nearly 54.45% of the Gadchiroli District total population. Out of these, around 3.23 Lac (3,23,338) are male workers, and about 2.61 Lac (2,60,899) are female workers.

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

Gadchiroli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036