Chhindwara District Census 2011–2025: Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

Chhindwara District Madhya Pradesh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, is spread over an area of 11, 815 sq.km. Its population in 2011 was 2, 091, 000, which increased by 13.07% as compared to 2001. The population of the district is estimated to be near 2.32 million in 2021 and is expected to be around 2.45, 2.46 million by 2025. The sex ratio is nearly 964 females per 1000 males, while the density is 177 persons per sq.km. Population of Chhindwara District was 2.1 million which was a 2.9 % of the total population of MP in 2011.

Quick Overview of Chhindwara District Census 2021

• District Name: Chhindwara
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Headquarters: Chhindwara town
• Area (district): about 11,815 sq.km
• Population 2011 (district): 2,090,922
• Male Population 2011: 1,064,468
• Female Population 2011: 1,026,454
• Population 2001 (district): 1,849,283 (947,337 males; 901,946 females)
• Population Growth 2001–2011: 13.07%
• Estimated Population 2021 (district): about 2,320,000 (23.2 lakh)
• Projected Population 2025 (district): about 2,447,215–2,460,000 (≈24.5–24.6 lakh)
• Projected Population 2022–2023 (examples): 2,340,000 (2022), 2,360,000 (2023)
• Overall Sex Ratio 2011: 964 females per 1000 males (some tables show 964–965)
• Overall Sex Ratio 2001: about 953–955 females per 1000 males
• Population Density 2011: 177 persons per sq.km (around 156 per sq.km in 2001)
• Share in MP Population 2011: around 2.9%

Population – 2011 vs 2001 (District)

Description	2011	2001
Actual Population	2,090,922	1,849,283
Male Population	1,064,468	947,337
Female Population	1,026,454	901,946
Decadal Population Growth	13.07%	≈ 19–20%
Area (sq.km)	11,815	11,815
Population Density (per sq.km)	177	156
Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males)	964	≈ 953–955

Population Projections (2011–2025)

Year	Projected Population	Population (Lakhs)
2011 (actual)	2,090,922	20.91
2021	2,320,000	23.23
2022	2,340,000	23.45
2023	2,360,000	23.64
2024	≈2,380,000	≈23.84
2025 (another estimate)	2,447,215	24.47

Urban and Rural Population – Chhindwara District 2011

Area	Population (%)	Total Population	Male Population	Female Population	Sex Ratio
Rural	75.84%	1,585,739	806,199	779,540	967
Urban	24.16%	505,183	258,269	246,914	956

Child Population (0–6 years) – 2011

Description	Total	Male	Female	Child Sex Ratio
Children (0–6 years) – District	≈ 284,000–290,000 (various tables give around 2.8–2.9 lakh)	–	–	about 927–930
Children (0–6) – Rural	around 220,000	–	–	≈ 928
Children (0–6) – Urban	around 65,000	–	–	≈ 924

Overall Literacy – Chhindwara District 2011 (Summary from All Sources)

• Total Literates (all areas): 1,294,198
• Total Literacy Rate (7+ years): 71.16%
• Male Literacy Rate (overall): 78.70% (some tables simplify as 78–79%)
• Female Literacy Rate (overall): 63.37% (close to 63–64%)
• Average Literacy 2001 (district): 66.03% (above MP average of 64.08% at that time)

Urban and Rural Literacy – Detailed (from Census Tables)

Area	Average Literacy	Male Literacy	Female Literacy	Total Literates	Male Literates	Female Literates
Urban Chhindwara	85.75%	90.70%	80.57%	386,360	208,861	177,499
Rural Chhindwara	66.36%	75.17%	57.26%	907,838	522,433	385,405

Religion-wise Population – Chhindwara District 2011

Religion	Population	Percent
Hindu	1,924,381	92.01%
Muslim	67,889	3.25%
Buddhist	38,820	1.86%
Jain	20,927	1.00%
Christian	9,785	0.47%
Sikh	1,449	0.07%
Other Religions	9,403	0.45%
Religion Not Stated	18,268	0.87%

SC / ST Population – Chhindwara District 2011

Category	Population	Percent of Total
Scheduled Castes (SC)	237,903	11.38%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	779,112	37.26%

Languages Spoken – Chhindwara District 2011

• Hindi and its regional varieties are widely used for official and daily communication.
• Major tribal languages and dialects: Gondi (Gond), Korku, Bharia, Musai.
• Other spoken languages include Marathi and Urdu in some parts.

Administrative Units – Tehsils (Taluks/Subdistricts)

• Total Tehsils (Taluka/Tehsil/Tahsil): 12

Tehsil / Taluk Name
Chhindwara
Jamai
Parasia
Pandhurna
Chaurai
Sausar
Amarwara
Harrai
Umreth
Tamia
Bichhua
Lodhikheda / Mohkhed (appears as Mohkhed in some lists)

Villages and Towns – District Summary

• Total number of villages: 1,965 (district demography data)
• Total number of towns (all ULBs and census towns): several across 12 tehsils (exact count varies by definition; core statutory towns are in multiple tehsils such as Chhindwara, Parasia, Pandhurna, Sausar, Amarwara, etc.)

Tehsil List Summary from Tehsil Table

Sl. No.	Tehsil Name	District
1	Chhindwara	Chhindwara
2	Jamai	Chhindwara
3	Parasia	Chhindwara
4	Pandhurna	Chhindwara
5	Chaurai	Chhindwara
6	Sausar	Chhindwara
7	Amarwara	Chhindwara
8	Harrai	Chhindwara
9	Umreth	Chhindwara
10	Tamia	Chhindwara
11	Bichhua	Chhindwara
12	Mohkhed	Chhindwara

Chhindwara Urban Region (Metropolitan Area) 2011–2025

Item	Value
Total Population (UA/Metro) 2011	190,041
Male Population (UA) 2011	97,068
Female Population (UA) 2011	92,973

Economy, Geography and Culture

• Geography: Southern part of Madhya Pradesh, with Satpura ranges, forested areas and plateau terrain.
• Economy: Agriculture (soybean, wheat, maize, pulses), forest products, and growing industrial/industrial-agro sectors.
• Tribal culture: Rich traditions of Gond and Bharia communities, with festivals, music and local languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is Chhindwara district population in 2011?
  A: 2,090,922 people.
• Q: What is the estimated population in 2021 and 2025?
  A: Around 2.32 million in 2021 and about 2.45 million in 2025.
• Q: What is the sex ratio of Chhindwara?
  A: About 964 females per 1000 males in 2011.
• Q: How much of the population is rural vs urban?
  A: Roughly 76% rural and 24% urban.
• Q: What is the overall literacy rate?
  A: Total literacy is 71.16%; male literacy about 79%, female literacy about 63%.
• Q: Which religion is most common in the district?
  A: Hinduism, with about 92% of the population.
• Q: How large are the SC and ST populations?
  A: SCs are about 11.4% and STs about 37.3% of the population.
• Q: What are the main languages spoken?
  A: Hindi and tribal languages such as Gondi and Korku, along with Marathi and Urdu in some areas.
• Q: How many tehsils are there in Chhindwara district?
  A: There are 12 tehsils including Chhindwara, Parasia, Pandhurna, Sausar, Amarwara, Tamia and others.
• Q: What is the main economic base of the district?
  A: Agriculture, forests and related small industries.