Raigarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raigarh District has a population of 26.34 Lac (26,34,200) with 13.44 Lac (13,44,345) males and 12.90 Lac (12,89,855) females.The sex ratio in Raigarh is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raigarh District is 3.01 Lac (3,00,815) which is 11.42% of Raigarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raigarh District is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Raigarh District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Raigarh Population Census 2011
- Raigarh Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Raigarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raigarh District current estimated population is projected to be 29.79 Lac (29,79,163), indicating a 13.1% increased from Raigarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.53 Lac.
Raigarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raigarh District estimated population is projected to be 30.02 Lac (30,01,845), projecting a 13.96% increased from Raigarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.64 Lac.
Raigarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raigarh District, with a total Hindu population of 22.39 Lac (22,39,370), accounting for 85.01% of the Raigarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.45 Lac (11,44,864), and the Hindu female population is around 10.95 Lac (10,94,506).
Raigarh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raigarh District, with a total Muslim population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,465), accounting for 8.64% of the Raigarh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.16 Lac (1,15,515), and the Muslim female population is around 1.12 Lac (1,11,950).
Raigarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,39,370 | 85.01% |
| Muslim | 2,27,465 | 8.64% |
| Buddhist | 1,21,791 | 4.62% |
| Christian | 17,452 | 0.66% |
| Jain | 12,260 | 0.47% |
| Sikh | 7,477 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 7,226 | 0.27% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,159 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaigarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Raigarh District is 9.70 Lac (9,70,195), with 5.07 Lac (5,07,349) being males and 4.63 Lac (4,62,846) being females, making up 36.83% of the Raigarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Raigarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Raigarh District is 16.64 Lac (16,64,005), with 8.37 Lac (8,36,996) being males and 8.27 Lac (8,27,009) being females, making up 63.17% of the Raigarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Raigarh Literacy Rate
Raigarh District has a literacy rate of 83.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raigarh District is 89.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raigarh District is 76.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Raigarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.55%, while in the rural regions of Raigarh District, it is around 78.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raigarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.14 | 89.13 | 76.92 |
| Urban Area | 90.55 | 93.58 | 87.23 |
| Rural Area | 78.83 | 86.43 | 71.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raigarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.14 | 88.61 | 75.39 |
| Muslim | 90.15 | 92.07 | 88.17 |
| Buddhist | 85.42 | 91.45 | 79.51 |
| Christian | 94.09 | 95.75 | 92.38 |
Raigarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raigarh District is 1.35 Lac (1,34,952) with 67.98 k (67,980) males and 66.97 k (66,972) females, which is 5.12% of Raigarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Raigarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raigarh District is 3.05 Lac (3,05,125) with 1.54 Lac (1,53,657) males and 1.51 Lac (1,51,468) females, which is 11.58% of Raigarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raigarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 960 |
| Urban Area | 913 |
| Rural Area | 989 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raigarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 957 |
| Muslim | 970 |
| Buddhist | 1015 |
| Christian | 966 |
Raigarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Raigarh District is 7,152 Square KM, with a population density of 368 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raigarh District are 42 and the Total Number of Villages in Raigarh District are 1,909.The Total Number of households in Raigarh District are 6.12 Lac(6,11,790).
Raigarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raigarh District, there are about 10.73 Lac (10,72,969) workers, making up nearly 40.73% of the Raigarh District total population. Out of these, around 7.54 Lac (7,53,843) are male workers, and about 3.19 Lac (3,19,126) are female workers.
Raigarh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Raigarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,21,083, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 26,34,200 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 22.76% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 11.78%.
Raigarh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,21,083 to 26,34,200.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 22.76%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.21 Lac | 0 | 0 | 3.60 Lac | 3.61 Lac |
| 1911 | 7.14 Lac | -6.71 k | -0.930822111 | 3.53 Lac | 3.61 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.78 Lac | -36.79 k | -5.149285175 | 3.34 Lac | 3.43 Lac |
| 1931 | 7.56 Lac | 78.73 k | 11.61904172 | 3.76 Lac | 3.80 Lac |
| 1941 | 8.05 Lac | 48.84 k | 6.457891223 | 3.95 Lac | 4.10 Lac |
| 1951 | 9.09 Lac | 1.04 Lac | 12.90754474 | 4.46 Lac | 4.64 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.59 Lac | 1.50 Lac | 16.47506333 | 5.15 Lac | 5.44 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.63 Lac | 2.04 Lac | 19.2800714 | 6.14 Lac | 6.49 Lac |
| 1981 | 14.86 Lac | 2.23 Lac | 17.69188197 | 7.27 Lac | 7.60 Lac |
| 1991 | 18.25 Lac | 3.38 Lac | 22.7631972 | 9.08 Lac | 9.17 Lac |
| 2001 | 22.08 Lac | 3.83 Lac | 20.99460987 | 11.18 Lac | 10.90 Lac |
| 2011 | 26.34 Lac | 4.26 Lac | 19.30637262 | 13.44 Lac | 12.90 Lac |
Raigarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.79 Lac (29,79,163) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 30.02 Lac (30,01,845) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 30.23 Lac (30,22,548) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 30.42 Lac (30,41,854) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 30.61 Lac (30,61,159) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 30.80 Lac (30,80,441) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 31.00 Lac (30,99,747) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 31.17 Lac (31,16,770) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 31.32 Lac (31,32,210) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 31.48 Lac (31,47,650) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 31.63 Lac (31,63,067) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 31.79 Lac (31,78,506) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 31.94 Lac (31,93,923) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raigarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.94 Lac (31,93,923), with a male population of 16.37 Lac (16,37,080) and a female population of 15.57 Lac (15,56,611). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Raigarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.