Raigarh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Raigarh
Raigarh comprises 1,466 villages, of which 1,426 are inhabited and 40 are uninhabited. There are 10 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,67,962, spread across 7,086 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,466(1,426 inhabited • 40 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 10 |
| Households | 3,67,962 |
| Total Area | 7,086 km² |
Raigarh Urban & Rural Population
Raigarh had 2,46,302 people in urban areas (16.5%) and 12,47,682 people in rural areas (83.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,47,682 | 83.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,46,302 | 16.5% |
| Total | 14,93,984 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Raigarh
The total population comprises 7,50,278 males (50.2%) and 7,43,706 females (49.8%). The sex ratio is 991 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,23,817 | 1,26,461 | 7,50,278 |
| 👩 Female | 6,23,865 | 1,19,841 | 7,43,706 |
Literacy Rate in Raigarh
The literacy rate is 63.7%. Male literacy stands at 72.34% while female literacy is 54.98%, indicating a gender gap of 17.36 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,51,639.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,41,331 | 1,01,425 | 5,42,756 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,26,820 | 82,063 | 4,08,883 |
| Total Literate | 7,68,151 | 1,83,488 | 9,51,639 |
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About Raigarh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Raigarh in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 14,93,984 with a literacy rate of 63.7% and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Raigarh district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.