Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Chitrakoot District

Chitrakoot Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chitrakoot District has a population of 9.92 Lac (9,91,730) with 5.28 Lac (5,27,721) males and 4.64 Lac (4,64,009) females.The sex ratio in Chitrakoot is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chitrakoot District is 1.75 Lac (1,75,311) which is 17.68% of Chitrakoot District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chitrakoot District is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chitrakoot District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.

9.92 Lac

Toatl Population

5.28 Lac

Male Population

4.64 Lac

Female Population

Chitrakoot Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chitrakoot District current estimated population is projected to be 11.77 Lac (11,77,386), indicating a 18.72% increased from Chitrakoot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.54 Lac.

Chitrakoot Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chitrakoot District estimated population is projected to be 11.89 Lac (11,89,141), projecting a 19.91% increased from Chitrakoot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.59 Lac.

Chitrakoot Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chitrakoot District, with a total Hindu population of 9.55 Lac (9,55,372), accounting for 96.33% of the Chitrakoot District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.08 Lac (5,08,465), and the Hindu female population is around 4.47 Lac (4,46,907).

Chitrakoot Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chitrakoot District, with a total Muslim population of 34.56 k (34,559), accounting for 3.48% of the Chitrakoot District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 18.30 k (18,303), and the Muslim female population is around 16.26 k (16,256).

Chitrakoot Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu9,55,37296.33%
Muslim34,5593.48%
Christian6930.07%
Religion not stated6300.06%
Jain2850.03%
Buddhist1010.01%
Sikh630.01%
Other religions and persuasions270%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chitrakoot Urban Population

The Urban population of Chitrakoot District is 96.33 k (96,332), with 50.93 k (50,927) being males and 45.41 k (45,405) being females, making up 9.71% of the Chitrakoot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Chitrakoot Rural Population

The Rural population of Chitrakoot District is 8.95 Lac (8,95,398), with 4.77 Lac (4,76,794) being males and 4.19 Lac (4,18,604) being females, making up 90.29% of the Chitrakoot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Chitrakoot Literacy Rate

Chitrakoot District has a literacy rate of 65.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chitrakoot District is 75.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chitrakoot District is 52.74 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chitrakoot District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.28%, while in the rural regions of Chitrakoot District, it is around 63.78%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chitrakoot

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.05 75.8 52.74
Urban Area 76.28 84.01 67.65
Rural Area 63.78 74.88 51.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chitrakoot

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 65.03 75.82 52.66
Muslim 65.11 74.91 54.09
Christian 73.03 78.29 67.76
Religion not stated 66.58 74.65 55.83

Chitrakoot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chitrakoot District is 2.67 Lac (2,66,655) with 1.41 Lac (1,41,379) males and 1.25 Lac (1,25,276) females, which is 26.89% of Chitrakoot District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Chitrakoot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chitrakoot District is 366 (366) with 196 (196) males and 170 (170) females, which is 0.04% of Chitrakoot District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 868 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chitrakoot

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 880
Urban Area 892
Rural Area 878

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chitrakoot

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 879
Muslim 889
Christian 975
Religion not stated 741

Chitrakoot Area & Households

The Total Area of Chitrakoot District is 3,216 Square KM, with a population density of 308 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chitrakoot District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Chitrakoot District are 656.The Total Number of households in Chitrakoot District are 1.68 Lac(1,68,232).

Chitrakoot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chitrakoot District, there are about 3.94 Lac (3,94,197) workers, making up nearly 39.75% of the Chitrakoot District total population. Out of these, around 2.55 Lac (2,54,977) are male workers, and about 1.39 Lac (1,39,220) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Chitrakoot district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,12,242, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,91,730 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 31.02% 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 15.59%.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.

Chitrakoot District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,12,242 to 9,91,730.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 31.02%.
  • 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 2.12 Lac - - 1.07 Lac 1.05 Lac
1911 2.21 Lac 8.92 k 4.204634333 1.12 Lac 1.09 Lac
1921 2.07 Lac -14.53 k -6.570630205 1.06 Lac 1.01 Lac
1931 2.20 Lac 13.03 k 6.307287281 1.14 Lac 1.06 Lac
1941 2.54 Lac 34.06 k 15.50574278 1.31 Lac 1.23 Lac
1951 2.71 Lac 17.15 k 6.758812587 1.42 Lac 1.29 Lac
1961 3.22 Lac 51.19 k 18.89713782 1.70 Lac 1.52 Lac
1971 3.90 Lac 67.45 k 20.94328785 2.08 Lac 1.81 Lac
1981 5.10 Lac 1.21 Lac 31.02054858 2.72 Lac 2.38 Lac
1991 6.24 Lac 1.14 Lac 22.30467173 3.35 Lac 2.89 Lac
2001 8.02 Lac 1.78 Lac 28.4823055 4.28 Lac 3.74 Lac
2011 9.92 Lac 1.90 Lac 23.66373758 5.28 Lac 4.64 Lac

Historical Population of Chitrakoot by Census Year 1901-2011

Chitrakoot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.77 Lac (11,77,386) 18.72%
2025 11.89 Lac (11,89,141) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 11.99 Lac (11,99,260) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 12.08 Lac (12,08,213) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 12.17 Lac (12,17,166) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 12.26 Lac (12,26,119) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 12.35 Lac (12,35,072) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 12.43 Lac (12,42,831) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 12.50 Lac (12,49,738) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 12.57 Lac (12,56,651) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 12.64 Lac (12,63,559) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 12.70 Lac (12,70,472) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 12.77 Lac (12,77,379) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chitrakoot District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.77 Lac (12,77,379), with a male population of 6.73 Lac (6,73,104) and a female population of 6.04 Lac (6,04,033). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Chitrakoot District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Chitrakoot Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chitrakoot is 9.92 Lac (9,91,730).

The estimated population of Chitrakoot in 2024 is approximately 11.77 Lac (11,77,386).

Hindu constitute 96.33% of Chitrakoot population, amounting to approximately 9.55 Lac (9,55,372) people.

Muslim constitute 3.48% of Chitrakoot population, totaling around 34.56 k (34,559) people.

Hindu: 96.33%, Muslim: 3.48%, Christian: 0.07%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Jain: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chitrakoot is 2.67 Lac (26.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 366 (0.04%).

In Chitrakoot, 96.33 k (9.71%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.95 Lac (90.29%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chitrakoot is 65.05%, with male literacy at 75.8% and female literacy at 52.74%.

The sex ratio in Chitrakoot is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Chitrakoot population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.