Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Raigarh District

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.

26.34 Lac

Toatl Population

13.44 Lac

Male Population

12.90 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu22,39,37085.01%
Muslim2,27,4658.64%
Buddhist1,21,7914.62%
Christian17,4520.66%
Jain12,2600.47%
Sikh7,4770.28%
Religion not stated7,2260.27%
Other religions and persuasions1,1590.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Raigarh 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

Historical Population of Raigarh by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.68%.

Raigarh Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Raigarh is 26.34 Lac (26,34,200).

The estimated population of Raigarh in 2024 is approximately 29.79 Lac (29,79,163).

Hindu constitute 85.01% of Raigarh population, amounting to approximately 22.39 Lac (22,39,370) people.

Muslim constitute 8.64% of Raigarh population, totaling around 2.27 Lac (2,27,465) people.

Hindu: 85.01%, Muslim: 8.64%, Buddhist: 4.62%, Christian: 0.66%, Jain: 0.47%, Sikh: 0.28%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Raigarh is 1.35 Lac (5.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.05 Lac (11.58%).

In Raigarh, 9.70 Lac (36.83%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 16.64 Lac (63.17%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Raigarh is 83.14%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 76.92%.

The sex ratio in Raigarh is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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