Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Chittaurgarh District

Chittaurgarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chittaurgarh District has a population of 15.44 Lac (15,44,338) with 7.83 Lac (7,83,171) males and 7.61 Lac (7,61,167) females.The sex ratio in Chittaurgarh is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chittaurgarh District is 2.13 Lac (2,12,507) which is 13.76% of Chittaurgarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chittaurgarh District is 913 females for every 1000 males.

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

15.44 Lac

Toatl Population

7.83 Lac

Male Population

7.61 Lac

Female Population

Chittaurgarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chittaurgarh District current estimated population is projected to be 18.39 Lac (18,38,738), indicating a 19.06% increased from Chittaurgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.17 Lac.

Chittaurgarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chittaurgarh District estimated population is projected to be 18.58 Lac (18,58,195), projecting a 20.32% increased from Chittaurgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.28 Lac.

Chittaurgarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chittaurgarh District, with a total Hindu population of 14.13 Lac (14,13,163), accounting for 91.51% of the Chittaurgarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.16 Lac (7,16,145), and the Hindu female population is around 6.97 Lac (6,97,018).

Chittaurgarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chittaurgarh District, with a total Muslim population of 97.86 k (97,855), accounting for 6.34% of the Chittaurgarh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 50.08 k (50,080), and the Muslim female population is around 47.78 k (47,775).

Chittaurgarh Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu14,13,16391.51%
Muslim97,8556.34%
Jain25,8431.67%
Religion not stated4,3000.28%
Sikh1,5150.1%
Christian1,2740.08%
Buddhist2520.02%
Other religions and persuasions1360.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chittaurgarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Chittaurgarh District is 2.85 Lac (2,85,264), with 1.47 Lac (1,46,756) being males and 1.39 Lac (1,38,508) being females, making up 18.47% of the Chittaurgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Chittaurgarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Chittaurgarh District is 12.59 Lac (12,59,074), with 6.36 Lac (6,36,415) being males and 6.23 Lac (6,22,659) being females, making up 81.53% of the Chittaurgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Chittaurgarh Literacy Rate

Chittaurgarh District has a literacy rate of 61.71% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chittaurgarh District is 76.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chittaurgarh District is 46.53 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chittaurgarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.75%, while in the rural regions of Chittaurgarh District, it is around 56.84%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chittaurgarh

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.71 76.61 46.53
Urban Area 82.75 90.81 74.27
Rural Area 56.84 73.26 40.24

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chittaurgarh

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 59.98 75.41 44.29
Muslim 76.6 87.43 65.36
Jain 95.12 98.2 91.97
Religion not stated 62.86 75.12 50.33

Chittaurgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chittaurgarh District is 2.50 Lac (2,50,224) with 1.27 Lac (1,26,748) males and 1.23 Lac (1,23,476) females, which is 16.2% of Chittaurgarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Chittaurgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chittaurgarh District is 2.02 Lac (2,01,546) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,893) males and 99.65 k (99,653) females, which is 13.05% of Chittaurgarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chittaurgarh

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 972
Urban Area 944
Rural Area 979

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chittaurgarh

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 974
Muslim 954
Jain 967
Religion not stated 970

Chittaurgarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Chittaurgarh District is 7,822 Square KM, with a population density of 197 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chittaurgarh District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Chittaurgarh District are 1,730.The Total Number of households in Chittaurgarh District are 3.29 Lac(3,29,119).

Chittaurgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chittaurgarh District, there are about 8.03 Lac (8,02,755) workers, making up nearly 51.98% of the Chittaurgarh District total population. Out of these, around 4.57 Lac (4,56,632) are male workers, and about 3.46 Lac (3,46,123) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Chittaurgarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,34,331, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,44,338 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 29% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.85%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Chittaurgarh District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,34,331 to 15,44,338.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 29%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.34 Lac ----- ----- 1.23 Lac 1.12 Lac
1911 2.89 Lac 54.64 k 23.31659063 1.50 Lac 1.39 Lac
1921 3.08 Lac 19.11 k 6.614204292 1.59 Lac 1.49 Lac
1931 3.52 Lac 44.33 k 14.39000006 1.81 Lac 1.71 Lac
1941 4.18 Lac 65.16 k 18.4892811 2.15 Lac 2.03 Lac
1951 4.72 Lac 54.54 k 13.05996063 2.41 Lac 2.31 Lac
1961 5.71 Lac 99.22 k 21.01590946 2.96 Lac 2.75 Lac
1971 7.14 Lac 1.43 Lac 25.04852738 3.71 Lac 3.44 Lac
1981 9.22 Lac 2.07 Lac 29.00091821 4.73 Lac 4.49 Lac
1991 11.05 Lac 1.83 Lac 19.85408445 5.67 Lac 5.37 Lac
2001 13.30 Lac 2.26 Lac 20.43707734 6.77 Lac 6.54 Lac
2011 15.44 Lac 2.14 Lac 16.08421781 7.83 Lac 7.61 Lac

Historical Population of Chittaurgarh by Census Year 1901-2011

Chittaurgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.39 Lac (18,38,738) 19.06%
2025 18.58 Lac (18,58,195) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 18.76 Lac (18,75,577) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 18.91 Lac (18,91,442) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 19.07 Lac (19,07,307) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 19.23 Lac (19,23,171) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 19.39 Lac (19,39,036) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 19.54 Lac (19,54,410) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 19.69 Lac (19,69,426) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 19.84 Lac (19,84,443) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 19.99 Lac (19,99,460) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 20.14 Lac (20,14,477) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 20.29 Lac (20,29,493) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chittaurgarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.29 Lac (20,29,493), with a male population of 10.09 Lac (10,09,448) and a female population of 10.21 Lac (10,20,926). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Chittaurgarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Chittaurgarh Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chittaurgarh is 15.44 Lac (15,44,338).

The estimated population of Chittaurgarh in 2024 is approximately 18.39 Lac (18,38,738).

Hindu constitute 91.51% of Chittaurgarh population, amounting to approximately 14.13 Lac (14,13,163) people.

Muslim constitute 6.34% of Chittaurgarh population, totaling around 97.86 k (97,855) people.

Hindu: 91.51%, Muslim: 6.34%, Jain: 1.67%, Religion not stated: 0.28%, Sikh: 0.1%, Christian: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chittaurgarh is 2.50 Lac (16.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.02 Lac (13.05%).

In Chittaurgarh, 2.85 Lac (18.47%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.59 Lac (81.53%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chittaurgarh is 61.71%, with male literacy at 76.61% and female literacy at 46.53%.

The sex ratio in Chittaurgarh is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Chittaurgarh population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.03% up to 2036.