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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Chitrakoot Population Census 2011
- Chitrakoot 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,55,372 | 96.33% |
| Muslim | 34,559 | 3.48% |
| Christian | 693 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 630 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 285 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 101 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 63 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChitrakoot 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 |
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 1.15%.