Raipur District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Raipur District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Raipur District Census 2021
- Raipur is the most populous district in Chhattisgarh state, India, with rapid growth noted over the last century.
- The district covers an area of 12,383 sq km and is a key administrative, industrial and cultural hub.
- Population projections for 2025 estimate 5,122,511 to 5,690,000 residents, up from 4,063,872 in 2011.
- Urbanization continues, with major city Raipur (Municipal Corporation) projected to reach 1,273,651 by 2025.
Population Projections & Historic Data
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 4,063,872 |
| 2021 | 5,260,000 |
| 2025 | 5,122,511–5,690,000 |
| 2030 | 5,970,000 |
| 2031 | 6,010,000 |
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth % |
| 1901 | 579,370 | 281,000 | 298,000 | -- |
| 2001 | 3,016,930 | 1,523,925 | 1,493,005 | 19.29 |
| 2011 | 4,063,872 | 2,048,186 | 2,015,686 | 34.70 |
General Demographics
- Estimated Population (2025): 5,690,000
- Area: 12,383 km²
- Density: 328 people/km²
- 2011 Population: 4,063,872 (Male: 2,048,186; Female: 2,015,686)
- Sex Ratio: 984 females per 1000 males (Urban: 953; Rural: 1,003), Child Sex Ratio: 968
- Population Density: 328 per sq km
- Urban population: 36.5% (1,483,289); Rural: 63.5% (2,580,583)
- Households: 871,225 (2011); Houseless families: 1,224
- Child population (0-6): 583,382 (Male: 296,441; Female: 286,941)
| Area (sq km) | Density/km2 | Households |
| 12,383 | 328 | 871,225 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy
- Sex Ratio (2011): 984 overall; Urban 953; Rural 1,003; SC: 1,000; ST: 1,026
- Literacy Rate (2011): 75.56% (Male: 85.24%; Female: 65.75%). Urban: 84.24%; Rural: 70.47%.
| Literacy Rate (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
| 75.56 | 85.24 | 65.75 |
| Urban: 84.24 | 90.32 | 77.85 |
| Rural: 70.47 | 82.18 | 58.83 |
Religion-Wise Data
| Religion | Population (2011) | % | Estimated (2025) |
| Hindu | 3,881,485 | 95.51 | 4,892,612 |
| Muslim | 103,038 | 2.54 | 129,879 |
| Christian | 23,181 | 0.57 | 29,220 |
| Sikh | 16,707 | 0.41 | 21,059 |
| Buddhist | 8,397 | 0.21 | 10,584 |
| Jain | 17,137 | 0.42 | 21,601 |
| Others/Not Stated | 13,927 | 0.34 | 17,555 |
| Total | 4,063,872 | 100.00 | 5,122,511 |
- Hindu population is the largest, accounting for over 95% of residents.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Scheduled Caste | 724,250 | 362,284 | 361,966 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 476,446 | 235,271 | 241,175 |
- SC: 17.8% of total; ST: 11.7% of total population.
Urban/Rural & Household Data
| Category | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| Urban | 1,483,289 | 759,619 | 723,670 | 953 |
| Rural | 2,580,583 | 1,288,567 | 1,292,016 | 1,003 |
- Urban regions show higher literacy and lower sex ratio than rural counterparts.
Child Population (0–6 years)
| Region | Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Urban | 196,377 | 101,025 | 95,352 | 944 |
| Rural | 387,005 | 195,416 | 191,589 | 980 |
Workforce Data
| Workers | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 1,259,138 | 879,956 | 379,182 |
| Cultivators | 303,519 | 203,110 | 100,409 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 354,429 | 195,620 | 158,809 |
| Household Industries | 27,637 | 19,585 | 8,052 |
| Other Workers | 573,553 | 461,641 | 111,912 |
| Marginal Workers | 498,526 | 220,008 | 278,518 |
| Non Working | 2,306,208 | 948,222 | 1,357,986 |
- 43.25% of the total population are workers; among them, 71.6% are in main work.
Languages Spoken
- Chhattisgarhi: 61.8%
- Hindi: 25.2%
- Odia: 3.23%
- Sindhi: 1.94%
- Marathi: 1.33%
- Bengali: 1.28%
- Urdu: 1.01%
City List & Stats
| City Name | Population 2011 | Projected 2025 |
| Raipur (Municipal Corporation) | 1,010,433 | 1,273,651 |
| Raipur (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,123,558 | N/A |
- 26 towns are present in Raipur District; full city-wise stats available for Raipur.
Subdistrict/Taluk List & Data
- Raipur district is divided into 15 Tehsils (Taluka/Tehsil/Tahsil) for administration.
- Major Tehsils include Dharsiva, Arang, Tilda Newra, Abhanpur, among others.
Socio-Economic Facts & Cultural Overview
- Raipur district has a long historical heritage, dating back to Dakshina Kosala and Maurya, Gupta and Kalachuri dynasties.
- The district is known for industrial development (over 50 large/middle industries) and mineral resources.
- Main language: Chhattisgarhi (61.77%). Other languages: Hindi, Odia, Sindhi, Marathi, Bengali, Urdu.
- Cultural highlights: Raut Nacha, Dewar Nacha, Panthi & Soowa, Padki, Pandwani (Musical), festivals of Hareli, Pola, Teeja. Distinctive saree styles and jewelry traditions.
Population Growth Table (Decadal)
| Census Year | Population | Variation % |
| 1901 | 579,370 | -- |
| 1911 | 696,000 | 20.21% |
| 1921 | 739,000 | 6.07% |
| 1931 | 812,000 | 9.94% |
| 1941 | 901,000 | 10.98% |
| 1951 | 975,000 | 8.13% |
| 1961 | 1,217,000 | 24.86% |
| 1971 | 1,640,000 | 34.81% |
| 1981 | 1,943,000 | 18.46% |
| 1991 | 2,529,000 | 30.14% |
| 2001 | 3,016,930 | 19.29% |
| 2011 | 4,063,872 | 34.70% |
Nearby Districts Population
| District | Population |
| Durg | 3,343,872 |
| Mahasamund | 1,032,754 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Dhamtari | 799,781 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
| Kanker (Uttar Bastar Kanker) | 748,941 |
| Bilaspur | 2,663,629 |
| Bastar | 1,413,199 |
| Janjgir-Champa | 1,619,707 |
| Narayanpur | 139,820 |