Durg District - Population 2011-2025
Durg District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Durg District Census 2021
- Durg is the second most populous district in Chhattisgarh, India, with the headquarters at Durg city.
- Estimated population in 2025: Between 4,050,000 to 4,214,951. Population in 2011: 3,343,872.
- Sex ratio: 988 females per 1000 males in 2011. Child sex ratio (0-6): 963.
- Literacy rate: 79.06% (2011), with improvement projected.
- Urbanization: Bhilai Nagar and Durg are major municipal corporations; urban population 38.4% (2011).
- Total area: 8,535 sq km. Population density (2011): 392/km².
Population Projections & Historic Data
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 3,343,872 |
| 2021 | 3,880,000 |
| 2025 | 4,050,000 – 4,214,951 |
| 2030 | 4,160,000 |
| 2031 | 4,170,000 |
| Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth % |
| 2001 | 2,810,436 | 1,417,893 | 1,392,543 | 17.24% |
| 2011 | 3,343,872 | 1,682,101 | 1,661,771 | 18.98% |
General Demographics
- Male Population (2011): 1,682,101
- Female Population (2011): 1,661,771
- Households (2011): 701,707
- Sex Ratio: 988 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 963
- Population Density: 392/km²
- Urban Population: 1,284,765 (38.4%)
- Rural Population: 2,059,107 (61.6%)
| Area (sq km) | Density/km² | Households |
|---|
| 8,535 | 392 | 701,707 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy
- Sex Ratio (2011): 988 overall; Urban 959; Rural 1007; Child (0-6 years): 963
- Literacy Rate (2011): 79.06% total; Male: 87.82%; Female: 70.23%
- Urban Literacy: 85.59% (Male: 91.79%, Female: 79.13%)
- Rural Literacy: 74.88% (Male: 85.21%, Female: 64.68%)
| Area | Literacy Rate (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
|---|
| Total | 79.06 | 87.82 | 70.23 |
| Urban | 85.59 | 91.79 | 79.13 |
| Rural | 74.88 | 85.21 | 64.68 |
Religion-Wise Data
| Religion | Population (2011) | % | Estimated (2025) |
|---|
| Hindu | 3,129,745 | 93.60% | 3,945,044 |
| Muslim | 83,499 | 2.50% | 105,250 |
| Christian | 24,304 | 0.73% | 30,635 |
| Sikh | 24,276 | 0.73% | 30,600 |
| Buddhist | 19,587 | 0.59% | 24,689 |
| Jain | 17,209 | 0.51% | 21,692 |
| Other | 42,569 | 1.27% | 53,658 |
| Not Stated | 2,683 | 0.08% | 3,382 |
| Total | 3,343,872 | 100% | 4,214,951 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 458,040 | 229,067 | 228,973 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 397,416 | 196,008 | 201,408 |
- SC: 13.7% of total; ST: 11.9% of total population.
Child Population & Houseless Data
- Child Population (0-6 years) (2011): 430,536 (Male: 219,341; Female: 211,195)
- Child Proportion: 12.88% (2011), Boys: 13.04%, Girls: 12.71%
- Child Sex Ratio: 963
- Houseless families (2011): 698; Total houseless population: 2,568
| Child Population (0-6) | Male | Female |
|---|
| 430,536 | 219,341 | 211,195 |
Languages Spoken
- Chhattisgarhi: 58.89%
- Hindi: 25.02%
- Telugu: 2.82%
- Odia: 2.68%
- Marathi: 2.24%
- Bhojpuri: 2.08%
- Bengali: 1.29%
- Punjabi: 1.25%
Urban/Rural & Household Data
| Area | Population % | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | Child Population (0-6) | Literacy (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
| Urban | 38.42 | 1,284,765 | 655,949 | 628,816 | 959 | 945 | 147,707 | 85.59 | 91.79 | 79.13 |
| Rural | 61.58 | 2,059,107 | 1,026,152 | 1,032,955 | 1007 | 973 | 282,829 | 74.88 | 85.21 | 64.68 |
- Urban centers have higher literacy rates; rural areas have better sex ratios.
Workforce Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 1,206,793 | 803,118 | 403,675 |
| Cultivators | 339,130 | 203,655 | 135,475 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 363,454 | 188,909 | 174,545 |
| Household Industries | 18,670 | 13,140 | 5,530 |
| Other Workers | 485,539 | 397,414 | 88,125 |
| Marginal Workers | 290,012 | 118,611 | 171,401 |
| Non Working | 1,847,067 | 760,372 | 1,086,695 |
- 80.6% of workers are main workers, 19.4% marginal activity.
City List & Stats
| City Name | Population (2011) | Estimated Population (2025) |
|---|
| Bhilai Nagar (Municipal Corporation) | 625,700 | 788,695 |
| Durg (Municipal Corporation) | 268,806 | 338,830 |
| Durg and Bhilai Nagar UA | 1,064,222 | N/A |
- Other towns: Bhilai Charoda, Risali, Jamul, Kumhari, Ahiwara, Patan, Dhamdha, Utai, Mahamaya, Anda.
Subdistrict/Taluk List & Data
- Durg district is divided into 13 Tehsils (Taluka/Tehsil/Tahsil) for administration.
- Major tehsils include Durg, Bhilai, Patan, Dhamdha, among others.
- Total population and detailed stats for cities and villages are available.
Socio-Economic Facts & Cultural Overview
- Bhilai Steel Plant is a major industrial center in Durg.
- Important temples: Ganga Maiya at Jhalmala, Jain shrine at Nagpura, Langurveer Mandir.
- Many language groups present; main language: Chhattisgarhi (Devanagari script).
- Nearby districts: Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund, Kabirdham, Bilaspur, Dhamtari, Janjgir-Champa, Kanker, Bastar, Korba.
Nearby Districts Population
| District | Population |
|---|
| Raipur | 4,063,872 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Mahasamund | 1,032,754 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
| Bilaspur | 2,663,629 |
| Dhamtari | 799,781 |
| Janjgir-Champa | 1,619,707 |
| Kanker | 748,941 |
| Bastar | 1,413,199 |
| Korba | 1,206,640 |