Narayanpur was an area of 4, 653 km² with a population of 139, 820 in 2011 that is estimated to be approximately 172, 000 by 2025. Its population density was 30 people per square kilometer, and the sex ratio was 994 females per 1000 males. The average literacy rate is 48.62%, and the majority of the population is living in the rural areas. There are 27, 982 families in the district with the percentage of the urban population being 15.8% only.
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.="" li="">
- 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).