Narayanpur District - Population 2011-2025
Narayanpur District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Dat
Quick Overview of Narayanpur District Census 2021 & Projected Growth
- Total Population (2021): ~168,400
- Total Population (2011): 139,820 (M: 70,104; F: 69,716)
- Projected Population (2025): ~172,000
- Area: 4,653 km²
- Density (2011): 30 persons/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 994 females/1,000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 989
- Average Literacy Rate: 48.62% (M: 57.31%, F: 39.88%)
- Urban Population (2011): 22,106 (15.8%)
- Rural Population (2011): 117,714 (84.2%)
- Total Households: 27,982
Historic Population Growth
| Year | Population | % Change | Density/km² | Male | Female |
|---|
| 2001 | 117,337 | +23.42% | 17 | 58,379 | 58,958 |
| 2011 | 139,820 | +19.16% | 30 | 70,104 | 69,716 |
| 2021 | 162,500 | +16.21% | 35 | - | - |
| 2025 (proj) | ~172,000 | ~6% | 37 | - | - |
Urban vs Rural Demographics
| Category | Total | Urban | Rural |
| Population | 139,820 | 22,106 | 117,714 |
| Male | 70,104 | 11,451 | 58,653 |
| Female | 69,716 | 10,655 | 59,061 |
| Households | 27,982 | 4,914 | 23,068 |
| Literacy Rate (%) | 48.62 | 82.5 | 41.8 |
| Sex Ratio | 994 | 930 | 1,007 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 23,358 | 2,535 | 20,823 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 989 | 930 | 1,013 |
Religion-wise Census Data (2011)
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | % |
| Hindu | 94,428 | 47,290 | 47,138 | 90.04 |
| Muslim | 738 | 408 | 330 | 0.7 |
| Christian | 461 | 258 | 203 | 0.44 |
| Sikh | 93 | 51 | 42 | 0.09 |
| Buddhist | 71 | 36 | 35 | 0.07 |
| Jain | 409 | 219 | 190 | 0.39 |
| Other/tribal | 8,539 | 4,224 | 4,315 | 8.14 |
| No Religion | 131 | 71 | 60 | 0.12 |
SC & ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4,443 | 2,232 | 2,211 | 4.2 | 991 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 75,137 | 37,055 | 38,082 | 71.6 | 1,028 |
Literacy Rate Details (2011)
| Category | Literate Population | Male | Female | % |
| Total | 56,621 | 33,449 | 23,172 | 48.62 |
| Urban | 16,154 | 9,203 | 6,951 | 82.5 |
| Rural | 40,467 | 24,246 | 16,221 | 41.8 |
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio (0-6) |
|---|
| Total | 994 | 989 |
| Urban | 930 | 930 |
| Rural | 1,007 | 1,013 |
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total (2011): 23,358 (M: 11,744; F: 11,614); 16.7% of total population
- Urban Child Population: 2,535
- Rural Child Population: 20,823
- Child Sex Ratio: 989
Workforce Profile
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| Main Workers | - | - | - |
| Cultivators | - | - | - |
| Agriculture Labourers | - | - | - |
| Household Industry | - | - | - |
| Other Workers | - | - | - |
| Marginal Workers | - | - | - |
| Non-Working | - | - | - |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Predominant Language: Gondi (tribal language)
- Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, other regional languages
Administrative Divisions & Tehsil/Village List
- Tehsils (Talukas): 2: Narayanpur and Orchha
- Total Villages (Narayanpur Tehsil): 175
- Total Towns: 1 (Narayanpur Nagar Panchayat)
| Tehsil/Taluk | Total Villages | Main Town |
|---|
| Narayanpur | 175 | Narayanpur |
| Orchha | - | - |
FAQs – Narayanpur Census and Demographics
- Q: What's the projected population for Narayanpur in 2025?
A: Around 172,000.
- Q: Major religion and tribal population ratio?
A: Hindus (90.04%), Tribals (8.14%), All minorities <1% each.
- Q: SC/ST population share?
A: SC: 4.2%; ST: 71.6% (2011)
- Q: Average literacy and gender gap?
A: Avg. 48.62% (Male: 57.31%, Female: 39.88%).
- Q: Sex ratio and child sex ratio?
A: Sex Ratio: 994; Child Sex Ratio: 989.
- Q: Child population percent (0–6 yrs)?
A: 16.7% of total (2011).
- Q: How many villages in Narayanpur tehsil?
A: 175 villages in Narayanpur tehsil alone.
- Q: Urban/rural literacy gap?
A: Urban: 82.5%; Rural: 41.8%.
- Q: Main languages spoken?
A: Gondi tribal language, Hindi, Chhattisgarhi.
- Q: Household count in latest census?
A: About 28,000 households (2011).