Janjgir Champa District - Population 2011-2025
Janjgir Champa District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Janjgir-Champa District Census 2021
- Total Population (2011): 1,619,707 (Males: 815,717 | Females: 803,990)
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,041,641
- Area: 3,853 km²
- Population Density (2011): 420/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 986 females per 1000 males (Child Sex Ratio: 950)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 73.07% (Male: 84.72% | Female: 61.31%)
- Urban Population: 2,25,061 (13.9%)
- Rural Population: 13,94,646 (86.1%)
- Total Households: 364,532
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 224,218 (13.84% of population)
- SC Population: 397,908 (24.57%)
- ST Population: 187,196 (11.56%)
- Languages Spoken (2011): 94.16% Chhattisgarhi, 4.3% Hindi
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year | Projected Population | Annual Growth (%) |
| 2011 | 1,619,707 | - |
| 2021 | 1,930,000 | ~1.8 |
| 2025 | 2,041,641 | ~1.1 |
| 2026 | 1,971,831 | 1.24 |
| 2031 | 2,110,000 | 1.1 |
| 2036 | 2,151,066 | 1.06 |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Variation % |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 341,173 | -- | -- | 166,000 | 175,000 |
| 1951 | 645,000 | 49,590 | 8.33% | 317,000 | 328,000 |
| 2001 | 1,317,431 | 207,000 | 18.67% | 659,388 | 658,043 |
| 2011 | 1,619,707 | 302,000 | 22.94% | 815,717 | 803,990 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
| Hindu | 1,597,089 | 98.60% |
| Muslim | 14,173 | 0.88% |
| Christian | 2,926 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 635 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 556 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 707 | 0.04% |
| Other Religions | 2,220 | 0.14% |
| Not Stated | 1,401 | 0.09% |
Sex Ratio (2011)
- Total: 986 females per 1000 males
- Urban: 969
- Rural: 988
- Child (0-6 yrs): 950 (Urban: 923, Rural: 955)
- By Religion (2011):
- Hindu: 987
- Muslim: 929
- Christian: 1074
- Other: 1087
Literacy Rate (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Overall | 73.07% | 84.72% | 61.31% |
| Urban | 81.8% | 90.71% | 72.66% |
| Rural | 71.64% | 83.73% | 59.48% |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Group | Total | Male | Female | Percent |
| Scheduled Castes | 397,908 | 199,633 | 198,275 | 24.6% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 187,196 | 93,186 | 94,010 | 11.6% |
City and Town List (2011 Census)
- District HQ: Janjgir
- Main cities: Champa (detailed breakup by city currently not available in census tables for this district)
Urban–Rural Population & Households
|
Rural |
Urban |
| Population % | 86.1% | 13.9% |
| Total Population | 1,394,646 | 225,061 |
| Male Population | 701,401 | 114,316 |
| Female Population | 693,245 | 110,745 |
| Sex Ratio | 988 | 969 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 955 | 923 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 195,052 | 29,166 |
| Literates | 859,400 | 160,234 |
| Average Literacy | 71.64% | 81.8% |
| Male Literacy | 83.73% | 90.71% |
| Female Literacy | 59.48% | 72.66% |
| No. of Households | 364,532 |
Child Population Details (0–6 Years)
| Total | Male | Female |
| 224,218 | 114,957 | 109,261 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 461,887 | 318,536 | 143,351 |
| Cultivators | 180,480 | 128,409 | 52,071 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 153,721 | 88,771 | 64,950 |
| Household Industries | 10,634 | 7,310 | 3,324 |
| Other Workers | 117,052 | 94,046 | 23,006 |
| Marginal Workers | 384,579 | 159,742 | 224,837 |
| Non Working | 773,241 | 337,439 | 435,802 |
Languages Spoken
- Chhattisgarhi: 94.16%
- Hindi: 4.30%
Administrative Units: Tehsil/Taluk List (2011)
- Akhaltara
- Champa
- Dabhra
- Jaijaipur
- Janjgir
- Malkharoda
- Pamgarh
- Sakti
- Bamhanidih
- Bilaspur (some parts)
Nearby Districts
| District | Population |
| Bilaspur | 2,663,629 |
| Korba | 1,206,640 |
| Raigarh | 1,493,984 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Jashpur | 851,669 |
| Durg | 3,343,872 |
| Surguja | 2,359,886 |
| Raipur | 4,063,872 |
| Koriya | 658,917 |
Other Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- District formed in 1998 (previously part of Bilaspur)
- Major Power Plant: KSK Energy Venture (6x600 MW)
- Known for ancient Vishnu Temples and cultural heritage