Mungeli
District in Chhattisgarh
Mungeli is a district in Chhattisgarh with a population of 7 Lakh spread across 2,672 sq km. Its literacy rate of 53.6% is below the state average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 991.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 32.2% | 34.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 37.6% | 45.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 68.2% | 67.2% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 971.159 | 973.397 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 72.9% | 54.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 48.8 | 50.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 8.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 11 | 27.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mungeli district?
Mungeli has a population of 7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 263 people per sq km across 2,672 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Mungeli?
Mungeli has a literacy rate of 53.6%, which is below the Chhattisgarh average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Mungeli compare to Chhattisgarh?
Mungeli has a sex ratio of 974 (below state average of 991) and a literacy rate of 53.6% (below state average of 60.2%).
What data sources are used for Mungeli?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.