Villages In Chamorshi Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Chamorshi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chamorshi Tehsil has a population of 1.79 Lac (1,79,120) with 90.76 k (90,759) males and 88.36 k (88,361) females.The sex ratio in Chamorshi is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chamorshi Tehsil is 19.19 k (19,187) which is 10.71% of Chamorshi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chamorshi Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chamorshi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gadchiroli District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

1.79 Lac

Toatl Population

90.76 k

Male Population

88.36 k

Female Population

Chamorshi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chamorshi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.03 Lac (2,02,577), indicating a 13.1% increased from Chamorshi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.55 k.

Chamorshi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chamorshi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,04,120), projecting a 13.96% increased from Chamorshi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Chamorshi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chamorshi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,556), accounting for 90.75% of the Chamorshi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 82.48 k (82,483), and the Hindu female population is around 80.07 k (80,073).

Chamorshi Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Chamorshi Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 14.00 k (13,997), accounting for 7.81% of the Chamorshi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 7.04 k (7,038), and the Buddhist female population is around 6.96 k (6,959).

Chamorshi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,62,55690.75%
Buddhist13,9977.81%
Muslim1,4050.78%
Religion not stated4310.24%
Christian3050.17%
Other religions and persuasions2700.15%
Jain980.05%
Sikh580.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chamorshi Urban Population

The Urban population of Chamorshi Tehsil is 5.63 k (5,634), with 2.89 k (2,886) being males and 2.75 k (2,748) being females, making up 3.15% of the Chamorshi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Chamorshi Rural Population

The Rural population of Chamorshi Tehsil is 1.73 Lac (1,73,486), with 87.87 k (87,873) being males and 85.61 k (85,613) being females, making up 96.85% of the Chamorshi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Chamorshi Literacy Rate

Chamorshi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chamorshi Tehsil is 83.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chamorshi Tehsil is 67.38 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chamorshi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.79%, while in the rural regions of Chamorshi Tehsil, it is around 75.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chamorshi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.76 83.93 67.38
Urban Area 87.79 92.58 82.74
Rural Area 75.37 83.65 66.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chamorshi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.19 83.31 66.82
Buddhist 82.18 90.6 73.7
Muslim 76.76 87.8 67.16
Religion not stated 73.96 83.43 65.05

Chamorshi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chamorshi Tehsil is 16.14 k (16,135) with 8.10 k (8,098) males and 8.04 k (8,037) females, which is 9.01% of Chamorshi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Chamorshi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chamorshi Tehsil is 32.62 k (32,623) with 16.47 k (16,469) males and 16.15 k (16,154) females, which is 18.21% of Chamorshi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chamorshi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 974
Urban Area 953
Rural Area 975

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chamorshi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 971
Buddhist 989
Muslim 1146
Religion not stated 1093

Chamorshi Area & Households

The Total Area of Chamorshi Tehsil is 1,314.18 Square KM, with a population density of 136 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chamorshi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chamorshi Tehsil are 203.The Total Number of households in Chamorshi Tehsil are 43.93 k(43,931).

Chamorshi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chamorshi Tehsil, there are about 97.97 k (97,969) workers, making up nearly 54.69% of the Chamorshi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.90 k (54,902) are male workers, and about 43.07 k (43,067) are female workers.

Chamorshi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.03 Lac (2,02,577) 13.1%
2025 2.04 Lac (2,04,120) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 2.06 Lac (2,05,527) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 2.07 Lac (2,06,840) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 2.08 Lac (2,08,153) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 2.09 Lac (2,09,464) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 2.11 Lac (2,10,777) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 2.12 Lac (2,11,934) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 2.13 Lac (2,12,984) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 2.14 Lac (2,14,034) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 2.15 Lac (2,15,082) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 2.16 Lac (2,16,132) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 2.17 Lac (2,17,180) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chamorshi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.17 Lac (2,17,180), with a male population of 1.11 Lac (1,10,522) and a female population of 1.07 Lac (1,06,635). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Chamorshi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Chamorshi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chamorshi is 1.79 Lac (1,79,120).

The estimated population of Chamorshi in 2024 is approximately 2.03 Lac (2,02,577).

Hindu constitute 90.75% of Chamorshi population, amounting to approximately 1.63 Lac (1,62,556) people.

Buddhist constitute 7.81% of Chamorshi population, totaling around 14.00 k (13,997) people.

Hindu: 90.75%, Buddhist: 7.81%, Muslim: 0.78%, Religion not stated: 0.24%, Christian: 0.17%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.15%, Jain: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chamorshi is 16.14 k (9.01%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 32.62 k (18.21%).

In Chamorshi, 5.63 k (3.15%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.73 Lac (96.85%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chamorshi is 75.76%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 67.38%.

The sex ratio in Chamorshi is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Chamorshi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.