Dhamtari District - Population 2011-2025
Dhamtari District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Dhamtari District Census 2021
- Total Population (2011): 799,781 (Male: 397,897 | Female: 401,884)
- Estimated Population (2025): 963,758 – 1,008,124
- Area: 4,084 km²
- Density (2011): 196–209/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1,010 females/1000 males (Child: 973)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 78.36% (Male: 87.78% | Female: 69.08%)
- Urban Population (2011): 149,195 (18.65%)
- Rural Population (2011): 650,586 (81.35%)
- Total Households (2011): 170,951
- Child Population (0–6 yrs, 2011): 101,909 (Male: 51,652 | Female: 50,257 | 12.74%)
- SC Population (2011): 58,581 (7.32%)
- ST Population (2011): 207,633 (25.96%)
- Main Languages (2011): Chhattisgarhi 92.63%; Hindi 5.31%
- Main Tehsils/Taluks: Dhamtari, Kurud, Magarlod, Nagri
Population Projections & Historic Data
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 164,530 | - | 79,840 | 84,690 |
| 1951 | 276,762 | 0.78 | 135,000 | 142,000 |
| 2001 | 706,591 | 20.23 | 352,524 | 354,067 |
| 2011 | 799,781 | 13.11 | 397,897 | 401,884 |
| 2025 | 963,758 – 1,008,124 | 20.5 – 26.1 | 479,000 – 501,549 | 485,000 – 506,575 |
| 2036 | 1,062,156 | 32.8 | 527,041 | 535,115 |
Religion-wise Population (2011, 2025 est)
| Religion | 2011 | % | 2025(est) |
|---|
| Hindu | 777,188 | 97.18 | 979,645 |
| Muslim | 10,425 | 1.30 | 13,141 |
| Christian | 2,644 | 0.33 | 3,333 |
| Sikh | 1,196 | 0.15 | 1,508 |
| Buddhist | 667 | 0.08 | 841 |
| Jain | 3,612 | 0.45 | 4,553 |
| Other | 3,685 | 0.46 | 4,645 |
| Not Stated | 364 | 0.05 | 459 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | % | Male | Female |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 58,581 | 7.32 | 28,887 | 29,694 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 207,633 | 25.96 | 102,058 | 105,575 |
Sex Ratio, Literacy by Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total (All) | 1,010 | - | - |
| Urban Area | 1,003 | - | - |
| Rural Area | 1,012 | - | - |
| SC | 1,028 | - | - |
| ST | 1,035 | - | - |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 1,011 |
| Muslim | 958 |
| Jain | 947 |
| Other religions | 1,064 |
| Category | Average | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total Population | 78.36 | 87.78 | 69.08 |
| Urban Area | 84.26 | 91.26 | 77.32 |
| Rural Area | 76.98 | 86.96 | 67.17 |
Urban–Rural & Household Data
| Urban | Rural |
| Population (%) | 18.65 | 81.35 |
| Total Population | 149,195 | 650,586 |
| Male Population | 74,477 | 323,420 |
| Female Population | 74,718 | 327,166 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,003 | 1,012 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 17,450 | 84,459 |
| No. Households | 170,951 |
Child Population Details (0–6 Years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female | Proportion (%) |
|---|
| 101,909 | 51,652 | 50,257 | 12.74 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Main Workers | 335,368 | 202,027 | 133,341 |
| Cultivators | 121,639 | 73,750 | 47,889 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 135,855 | 68,566 | 67,289 |
| Household Industry | 6,405 | 3,403 | 3,002 |
| Other Workers | 71,469 | 56,308 | 15,161 |
| Marginal Workers | 67,527 | 24,355 | 43,172 |
| Non Working | 396,886 | 171,515 | 225,371 |
Tehsil/Taluk & Administrative Units
- Dhamtari
- Kurud
- Magarlod
- Nagri
- Total towns: 6 | Total villages: 649 (2011)
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Chhattisgarhi: 92.63%
- Hindi: 5.31%
- Houseless Population (2011): 771 people (207 families)
- District HQ: Dhamtari; Major industries: Rice mills, hydro dams (Ravishankar Sagar, Madamsilli, Sondur, Dudhawa)
- Forest: 52% of area
Nearby Districts
| District | Population |
|---|
| Mahasamund | 1,032,754 |
| Kanker (Uttar Bastar Kanker) | 748,941 |
| Raipur | 4,063,872 |
| Bastar | 1,413,199 |
| Durg | 3,343,872 |
| Narayanpur | 139,820 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewada | 533,638 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
| Bijapur | 255,230 |
FAQ – Dhamtari District Key Questions
- What is the population of Dhamtari? 799,781 (2011), projected: ~963,758 – 1,008,124 (2025)
- What is the sex ratio? 1,010 females per 1000 males (2011)
- What is the child population (0–6)? 101,909; 12.74% of total
- What is the district’s SC/ST population? SC: 58,581 (7.32%), ST: 207,633 (25.96%)
- What is the urban/rural population split? Urban: 18.65%, Rural: 81.35%
- What is the district’s literacy rate? 78.36% total, Male: 87.78%, Female: 69.08%
- What languages are spoken? Chhattisgarhi (92.63%), Hindi (5.31%)
- What are the main tehsils/taluks? Dhamtari, Kurud, Magarlod, Nagri
- What is the population density? 196–209 people per km²
- How many towns/villages/houseless? 6 towns, 649 villages, 771 houseless people (2011)
- Main industries? Rice mills, dams (Ravishankar Sagar, Madamsilli, Sondur, Dudhawa)