Rajnandgaon Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Rajnandgaon
Rajnandgaon comprises 1,653 villages, of which 1,600 are inhabited and 53 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,18,488, spread across 8,070 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,653(1,600 inhabited • 53 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 3,18,488 |
| Total Area | 8,070 km² |
Rajnandgaon Urban & Rural Population
Rajnandgaon had 2,72,512 people in urban areas (17.7%) and 12,64,621 people in rural areas (82.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,64,621 | 82.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,72,512 | 17.7% |
| Total | 15,37,133 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Rajnandgaon
The total population comprises 7,62,855 males (49.6%) and 7,74,278 females (50.4%). The sex ratio is 1015 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,26,212 | 1,36,643 | 7,62,855 |
| 👩 Female | 6,38,409 | 1,35,869 | 7,74,278 |
Literacy Rate in Rajnandgaon
The literacy rate is 65.6%. Male literacy stands at 73.59% while female literacy is 57.73%, indicating a gender gap of 15.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,08,379.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,51,224 | 1,10,131 | 5,61,355 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,51,702 | 95,322 | 4,47,024 |
| Total Literate | 8,02,926 | 2,05,453 | 10,08,379 |
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About Rajnandgaon Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 15,37,133 with a literacy rate of 65.6% and a sex ratio of 1015 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Rajnandgaon district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.