Chitrakoot district in southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 9,91,730 as per the 2011 Census, up from 7,67,350 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 29.29%. The district covers about 3,216 sq km and has a population density of 315 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 879 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is around 914, and the total literacy rate is 66.52%, with male literacy near 77% and female literacy near 55%. Hindus form the overwhelming majority, Muslims are the main minority, and the district is predominantly rural with only one notified town.
Quick Overview — Chitrakoot Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
9,91,730 |
| Male Population |
5,28,000 |
| Female Population |
4,63,730 |
| Area |
3,216 sq km |
| Population Density |
315 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
29.29% |
| Sex Ratio |
879 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
66.52% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
approx. 77% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
approx. 55% |
| Rural Population Share |
over 90% |
| Urban Population Share |
under 10% |
- Chitrakoot’s population increased from about 7.7 lakh in 2001 to nearly 9.9 lakh in 2011, a high decadal growth of 29.29%.
- The district spans around 3,216 sq km, yet has a moderate density of 315 persons per sq km.
- The overall literacy rate is 66.52%, with women lagging men by more than 20 percentage points.
- Most residents live in rural areas, and Hinduism is by far the dominant religion.
Population of Chitrakoot
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
9,91,730 |
7,67,350 |
| Male Population |
5,28,000 |
4,08,000 |
| Female Population |
4,63,730 |
3,59,350 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
29.29% |
— |
| Population Density |
315 persons/sq km |
240 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
5,93,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
7,67,350 |
29.40% |
| 2011 |
9,91,730 |
29.29% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 9,91,730 |
| 2021 | 12,80,000 |
| 2022 | 12,95,000 |
| 2023 | 13,10,000 |
| 2024 | 13,25,000 |
| 2025 | 13,40,000 |
| 2026 | 13,55,000 |
| 2027 | 13,70,000 |
Literacy Rate in Chitrakoot
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
66.52% |
53–54% |
| Male Literacy |
around 77% |
around 65–66% |
| Female Literacy |
around 55% |
around 40–41% |
- Overall literacy rose by more than 10 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Men are substantially more likely to be literate than women, though the gap is slowly narrowing.
- Rural literacy remains lower than urban literacy, reflecting limited educational infrastructure in villages.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
879 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
914 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
1,72,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
89,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
83,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
17.3% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
9,25,000 |
93.25% |
| Muslim |
56,000 |
5.65% |
| Christian |
500 |
0.05% |
| Sikh |
200 |
0.02% |
| Buddhist |
100 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
1,000 |
0.10% |
| Other Religions |
100 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
3,000 |
0.30% |
Chitrakoot is a Hindu‑majority district, with well over nine‑tenths of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a small minority at under 6% of the population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for well under 1%, and very few people either follow other faiths or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
2,45,000 |
24.7% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
3,500 |
0.4% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
9,10,000 |
91.8% |
| Urban Population |
81,730 |
8.2% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,68,232 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
4,05,000 |
| Male Workers |
2,45,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,60,000 |
| Main Workers |
2,65,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,40,000 |
| Non-Workers |
5,86,730 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
2 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
1 |
| Villages (total) |
562 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) |
32,000 |
| Other urban areas combined |
49,730 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. Bundeli and local dialects) |
over 96% |
| Urdu |
about 3% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,68,232 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Chitrakoot district? — Chitrakoot district has a population of 9,91,730 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Chitrakoot? — The sex ratio in Chitrakoot is 879 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Chitrakoot? — The overall literacy rate is 66.52%, with male literacy around 77% and female literacy around 55%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Chitrakoot? — There are about 1,72,000 children aged 0–6 years, around 17.3% of the population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Chitrakoot? — Hinduism is followed by over 93% of residents, with Muslims forming the main minority.
- What proportion of Chitrakoot’s population is rural? — About 91.8% of the population lives in rural areas and 8.2% in urban areas.
- How many households are there in Chitrakoot? — There are 1,68,232 households in Chitrakoot district.
- How many administrative tehsils are in Chitrakoot? — There are 2 tehsils and 562 villages in Chitrakoot district.