Chhindwara Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Chhindwara
Chhindwara comprises 1,965 villages, of which 1,906 are inhabited and 59 are uninhabited. There are 24 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,43,361, spread across 11,815 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,965(1,906 inhabited • 59 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 24 |
| Households | 4,43,361 |
| Total Area | 11,815 km² |
Chhindwara Urban & Rural Population
Chhindwara had 5,05,183 people in urban areas (24.2%) and 15,85,739 people in rural areas (75.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,85,739 | 75.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,05,183 | 24.2% |
| Total | 20,90,922 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chhindwara
The total population comprises 10,64,468 males (50.9%) and 10,26,454 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 964 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,06,199 | 2,58,269 | 10,64,468 |
| 👩 Female | 7,79,540 | 2,46,914 | 10,26,454 |
Literacy Rate in Chhindwara
The literacy rate is 61.9%. Male literacy stands at 68.7% while female literacy is 54.84%, indicating a gender gap of 13.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,94,198.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,22,433 | 2,08,861 | 7,31,294 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,85,405 | 1,77,499 | 5,62,904 |
| Total Literate | 9,07,838 | 3,86,360 | 12,94,198 |
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About Chhindwara Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 20,90,922 with a literacy rate of 61.9% and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chhindwara district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.