Raigarh District - Population 2011-2025
Raigarh District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Raigarh District Census 2021
- Total Population (2011): 1,493,984 (Male: 750,278 | Female: 743,706)
- Projected Population (2025): 1,883,167 (Male: 945,725 | Female: 937,442)
- Area: 7,086 km²
- Density (2011): 211 people/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 991 females per 1000 males (Child Sex Ratio: 947)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 73.26% (Male: 83.49% | Female: 63.02%)
- Urban Population (2011): 246,302 (16.49%)
- Rural Population (2011): 1,247,682 (83.51%)
- Total Households: 367,962
- Child Population (0-6 yrs, 2011): 195,069 (Male: 100,204 | Female: 94,865 | 13.06% of population)
- SC Population (2011): 224,942 (15.1%)
- ST Population (2011): 505,609 (33.8%)
- Main Languages: Chhattisgarhi (72.34%), Odia (8.63%), Hindi (8.32%), Kurukh (5.29%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|
| 2011 | 1,493,984 | - | - |
| 2021 | 1,720,000 | 15.13% | |
| 2025 | 1,883,167 | 20.5% | |
| 2026 | 1,818,776 | 21.74% | 1.24% |
| 2030 | 1,888,660 | 26.42% | 1.17% |
| 2036 | 1,984,098 | 32.81% | 1.06% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 269,467 | — | — | 134,000 | 136,000 |
| 1911 | 349,000 | 79,440 | 29.48% | 173,000 | 176,000 |
| 1951 | 536,000 | 41,170 | 8.32% | 262,000 | 274,000 |
| 2001 | 1,265,529 | 200,000 | 18.72% | 634,597 | 630,932 |
| 2011 | 1,493,984 | 228,455 | 18.05% | 750,278 | 743,706 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Total | Males | Females | % |
|---|
| Hindu | 1,422,986 | 714,205 | 708,781 | 95.25% |
| Christian | 47,653 | 23,682 | 23,971 | 3.19% |
| Muslim | 17,332 | 9,258 | 8,074 | 1.16% |
| Sikh | 2,117 | 1,117 | 1,000 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 781 | 407 | 374 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 409 | 214 | 195 | 0.03% |
| Other | 1,782 | 894 | 888 | 0.12% |
| Not Stated | 924 | 501 | 423 | 0.06% |
Sex Ratio (2011)
- Total: 991 females per 1000 males
- Urban: 948
- Rural: 1000
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 947 (Urban: 909, Rural: 954)
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By Religion:
- Hindu: 993
- Christian: 1013
- Muslim: 873
- Sikh: 896
Literacy Rate (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Overall | 73.26% | 83.49% | 63.02% |
| Urban | 85.22% | 92.01% | 78.09% |
| Rural | 70.89% | 81.75% | 60.10% |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % |
|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 224,942 | 112,111 | 112,831 | 15.1% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 505,609 | 250,473 | 255,136 | 33.8% |
City and Town List (2011)
| City | Population (2011) | Male | Female | Population (2025 est.) |
|---|
| Raigarh (Municipal Corporation) | 137,126 | 70,197 | 66,929 | 172,847 |
Urban–Rural Population & Households (2011)
| Rural | Urban |
| Population % | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| Total Population | 1,247,682 | 246,302 |
| Male Population | 623,817 | 126,461 |
| Female Population | 623,865 | 119,841 |
| Sex Ratio | 1000 | 948 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 954 | 909 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 164,083 | 30,986 |
| Literates | 768,151 | 183,488 |
| Avg. Literacy | 70.89% | 85.22% |
| Male Literacy | 81.75% | 92.01% |
| Female Literacy | 60.10% | 78.09% |
| No. of Households | 367,962 |
Child Population Details (0–6 Years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| 195,069 | 100,204 | 94,865 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Main Workers | 484,875 | 354,032 | 130,843 |
| Cultivators | 163,917 | 125,480 | 38,437 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 181,281 | 114,647 | 66,634 |
| Household Industries | 7,199 | 4,828 | 2,371 |
| Other Workers | 132,478 | 109,077 | 23,401 |
| Marginal Workers | 205,292 | 75,179 | 130,113 |
| Non Working | 803,817 | 321,067 | 482,750 |
Languages Spoken
- Chhattisgarhi: 72.34%
- Odia: 8.63%
- Hindi: 8.32%
- Kurukh: 5.29%
- Bengali: 1.07%
- Bhojpuri: 1.04%
- Asuri: 17,000 speakers
Administrative Units: Tehsil/Taluk List (2011)
- Baramkela
- Gharghoda
- Kharsia
- Lailunga
- Pusour
- Raigarh
- Sarangarh
- Tamnar
- Udaipur (Dharamjaigarh)
Nearby Districts
| District | Population (2011) |
|---|
| Korba | 1,206,640 |
| Jashpur | 851,669 |
| Surguja | 2,359,886 |
| Janjgir-Champa | 1,619,707 |
| Bilaspur | 2,663,629 |
| Koriya | 658,917 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Durg | 3,343,872 |
| Raipur | 4,063,872 |
Other Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- Raigarh district major industrial hub: Steel & Power plants (JSPL, MSP, Monnet, etc.)
- Historic jute mill: Mohan jute mill
- Total villages: 1,466 | Total towns: 10
- District HQ: Raigarh
- Formed from Raigarh, Sakti, Sarangarh, Udaipur princely states (Jashpur now separate)
- Houseless population (2011): 1,756 people in 524 families