Chhindwara
District in Madhya Pradesh
Chhindwara is a district in Madhya Pradesh with a population of 17.4 Lakh spread across 9,463 sq km. Its literacy rate of 61.9% is above the state average of 59.0% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 931. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 40.2% | 28.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 49.0% | 47.6% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 69.6% | 59.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) ~ | 955.811 | 920.578 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 1 | 2.9 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 41.3% | 47.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 45.9 | 48.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 15.8% | 9.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 79 | 70.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chhindwara district?
Chhindwara has a population of 17.4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 184 people per sq km across 9,463 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Chhindwara?
Chhindwara has a literacy rate of 61.9%, which is above the Madhya Pradesh average of 59.0% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Chhindwara compare to Madhya Pradesh?
Chhindwara has a sex ratio of 964 (above state average of 931) and a literacy rate of 61.9% (above state average of 59.0%).
What data sources are used for Chhindwara?
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.