Chhattisgarh
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 2.6 Crore
- 2.1% of India
- Districts
- 33
- Avg 7.7 Lakh each
- Area
- 1,30,355 km²
- 196 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 70.3%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 991
- India: 943
- Rank
- 17th
- of 36 by population
Chhattisgarh is India's 17th most populous state with a population of 2.6 Crore spread across 33 districts covering 1,30,355sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 70.3%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Chhattisgarh · district average 118.4%, 9th of 36 states
All 28 on the map →MSME Density in Chhattisgarh · district average 32.8 per 1,000 people, 29th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Chhattisgarh · district average 69.4%, 28th of 36 states
All 33 on the map →Health Insurance in Chhattisgarh · district average 72.9%, 2nd of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raipur | 21,60,876 | 80.5% | 963 | 772 |
| Durg | 17,21,948 | 82.6% | 966 | 778 |
| Bilaspur | 16,25,502 | 74.5% | 964 | 477 |
| Korba | 12,06,640 | 72.4% | 969 | 190 |
| Raigarh | 11,12,982 | 73.6% | 987 | 208 |
| Baloda Bazar | 10,78,911 | 71.1% | 1003 | 283 |
| Mahasamund | 10,32,754 | 71.0% | 1017 | 226 |
| Janjgir - Champa | 9,66,671 | 74.5% | 973 | 451 |
| Rajnandgaon | 8,84,742 | 78.5% | 1010 | 281 |
| Jashpur | 8,51,669 | 67.9% | 1005 | 151 |
| Surguja | 8,40,352 | 60.9% | 980 | 218 |
| Bastar | 8,34,375 | 53.1% | 1017 | 160 |
| Balod | 8,26,165 | 80.3% | 1022 | 254 |
| Kawardha (kabirdham) | 8,22,526 | 60.9% | 996 | 204 |
| Dhamtari | 7,99,781 | 78.4% | 1010 | 203 |
| Bemetara | 7,95,759 | 69.9% | 1001 | 288 |
| Surajpur | 7,89,043 | 61.0% | 981 | 151 |
| Uttar Bastar Kanker | 7,48,941 | 70.3% | 1006 | 108 |
| Balrampur | 7,30,491 | 58.0% | 973 | 121 |
| Mungeli | 7,01,707 | 64.7% | 974 | 263 |
| Sakti | 6,53,036 | 71.0% | 1004 | 415 |
| Sarangarh-bilaigarh | 6,07,434 | 71.0% | 1005 | 287 |
| Gariyaband | 5,97,653 | 68.3% | 1020 | 128 |
| Kondagaon | 5,78,824 | 56.2% | 1033 | 118 |
| Manendragarh-chirmiri-bharatpur | 4,11,490 | 68.8% | 971 | 104 |
| Khairgarh-chhuikhadan-gandai | 3,68,444 | 70.0% | 1018 | 165 |
| Gaurela-pendra-marwahi | 3,36,420 | 65.2% | 997 | 175 |
| Mohla-manpur-ambagarh Chowki | 2,83,947 | 75.7% | 1027 | 118 |
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewara | 2,83,479 | 48.6% | 1023 | 104 |
| Bijapur | 2,55,230 | 40.9% | 984 | 31 |
| Sukma | 2,50,159 | 34.8% | 1017 | 47 |
| Korea | 2,47,427 | 73.7% | 964 | 104 |
| Narayanpur | 1,39,820 | 48.6% | 994 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh has a population of 2.6 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 17th most populous state. The population is spread across 33 districts.
How many districts are in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh has 33 districts covering a total area of 1,30,355 sq km.
Which district in Chhattisgarh has the highest literacy rate?
Durg has the highest literacy rate in Chhattisgarh at 82.6%, compared to the state average of 70.3%.
What is Chhattisgarh's sex ratio?
Chhattisgarh has a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.