Durg Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Durg district in Chhattisgarh.

Total Population
33,43,872
Male
16,82,101
50.3%
Female
16,61,771
49.7%
Sex Ratio
988
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
68.88%
Density
392
per km²

Administrative Details of Durg

Durg comprises 1,773 villages, of which 1,761 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 25 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,01,707, spread across 8,535 square kilometers.

Villages1,773(1,761 inhabited12 uninhabited)
Urban Towns25
Households7,01,707
Total Area8,535 km²

Durg Urban & Rural Population

Durg had 12,84,765 people in urban areas (38.4%) and 20,59,107 people in rural areas (61.6%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural20,59,10761.6%
🏙️ Urban12,84,76538.4%
Total33,43,872100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population20,59,107
Urban Population12,84,765

Gender Distribution in Durg

The total population comprises 16,82,101 males (50.3%) and 16,61,771 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 988 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male10,26,1526,55,94916,82,101
👩 Female10,32,9556,28,81616,61,771
Male Population16,82,101
50.3% of total
Female Population16,61,771
49.7% of total

Literacy Rate in Durg

The literacy rate is 68.88%. Male literacy stands at 76.37% while female literacy is 61.31%, indicating a gender gap of 15.06 percentage points. The total literate population is 23,03,378.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)7,52,2205,32,39212,84,612
Literate (Female)5,77,9334,40,83310,18,766
Total Literate13,30,1539,73,22523,03,378
Male Literacy Rate76.37%
Female Literacy Rate61.31%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Durg?
According to Census 2011, Durg has a total population of 33,43,872. This includes 20,59,107 people in rural areas and 12,84,765 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Durg?
Durg has 16,82,101 males (50.3%) and 16,61,771 females (49.7%).
What is the sex ratio of Durg?
The sex ratio of Durg is 988 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Durg?
Durg has an overall literacy rate of 68.88%. The male literacy rate is 76.37% and the female literacy rate is 61.31%.
What is the total area of Durg?
Durg covers a total area of 8,535 square kilometers with a population density of 392 persons per square kilometer.

About Durg Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Durg in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 33,43,872 with a literacy rate of 68.88% and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Durg district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Durg, Chhattisgarh.