Raigarh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Raigarh district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Raigarh
Raigarh comprises 1,909 villages, of which 1,860 are inhabited and 49 are uninhabited. There are 42 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,11,790, spread across 7,152 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,909(1,860 inhabited • 49 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 42 |
| Households | 6,11,790 |
| Total Area | 7,152 km² |
Raigarh Urban & Rural Population
Raigarh had 9,70,195 people in urban areas (36.8%) and 16,64,005 people in rural areas (63.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,64,005 | 63.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,70,195 | 36.8% |
| Total | 26,34,200 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Raigarh
The total population comprises 13,44,345 males (51.0%) and 12,89,855 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 959 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,36,996 | 5,07,349 | 13,44,345 |
| 👩 Female | 8,27,009 | 4,62,846 | 12,89,855 |
Literacy Rate in Raigarh
The literacy rate is 73.65%. Male literacy stands at 78.83% while female literacy is 68.25%, indicating a gender gap of 10.58 percentage points. The total literate population is 19,39,994.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,39,701 | 4,19,991 | 10,59,692 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,23,190 | 3,57,112 | 8,80,302 |
| Total Literate | 11,62,891 | 7,77,103 | 19,39,994 |
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About Raigarh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Raigarh in Maharashtra has a total population of 26,34,200 with a literacy rate of 73.65% and a sex ratio of 959 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.