Mahasamund Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Mahasamund
Mahasamund comprises 1,145 villages, of which 1,112 are inhabited and 33 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,48,561, spread across 4,790 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,145(1,112 inhabited • 33 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 2,48,561 |
| Total Area | 4,790 km² |
Mahasamund Urban & Rural Population
Mahasamund had 1,20,152 people in urban areas (11.6%) and 9,12,602 people in rural areas (88.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,12,602 | 88.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,20,152 | 11.6% |
| Total | 10,32,754 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Mahasamund
The total population comprises 5,11,967 males (49.6%) and 5,20,787 females (50.4%). The sex ratio is 1017 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,51,691 | 60,276 | 5,11,967 |
| 👩 Female | 4,60,911 | 59,876 | 5,20,787 |
Literacy Rate in Mahasamund
The literacy rate is 61.77%. Male literacy stands at 71.12% while female literacy is 52.59%, indicating a gender gap of 18.53 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,37,963.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,17,171 | 46,918 | 3,64,089 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,34,896 | 38,978 | 2,73,874 |
| Total Literate | 5,52,067 | 85,896 | 6,37,963 |
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About Mahasamund Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Mahasamund in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 10,32,754 with a literacy rate of 61.77% and a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Mahasamund district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.