Chhattisgarh
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
2.6 Crore
2.1% of India
Districts
33
Area
1,30,355 km²
Literacy Rate
60.2%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
991
National: 943
Chhattisgarh is India's 17th most populous state with a population of 2.6 Crore spread across 33 districts covering 1,30,355 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 60.2%, below the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
196 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
991
▲
943
Literacy Rate
60.2%
▼
63.0%
SC Population
12.8%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
30.6%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
47.7%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
34.7%
▲
33.2%
Child Wasting
19.4%
▲
18.4%
Underweight Children
32.8%
▲
29.1%
Child Anaemia
69.0%
▲
65.2%
Women Anaemia
62.9%
▲
55.3%
Full Vaccination
80.8%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
85.0%
▼
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
73.5%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
28.6%
▼
54.6%
Health Insurance
72.9%
▲
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
94.9%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
98.1%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
13.1%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
3.4%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.2%
▲
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.1%
▼
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
32.8 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
26k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
18.9%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
2612 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.3%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.52
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
1.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
75.6 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
11.3 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.52
▼
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Bijapur
46.1%
2. Dakshin Bastar Dantewara
45.8%
3. Bastar
45.2%
4. Kondagaon
42.2%
5. Narayanpur
39.5%
Lowest
1. Durg
27.7%
2. Bemetara
27.6%
3. Kawardha (kabirdham)
27.3%
4. Mahasamund
25.8%
5. Gariyaband
22.1%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Dhamtari
99.9%
2. Mungeli
99.7%
3. Balod
99.7%
4. Bemetara
99.7%
5. Durg
99.6%
Lowest
1. Manendragarh-chirmiri-bharatpur
97.6%
2. Bastar
96.8%
3. Dakshin Bastar Dantewara
95.9%
4. Narayanpur
90.1%
5. Bijapur
86.8%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Gaurela-pendra-marwahi
194.0
2. Raipur
61.7
3. Sarangarh-bilaigarh
59.5
4. Sakti
53.1
5. Khairgarh-chhuikhadan-gandai
44.6
Lowest
1. Surajpur
15.9
2. Balrampur
13.2
3. Bijapur
12.1
4. Mohla-manpur-ambagarh Chowki
10.9
5. Sukma
10.2
All Districts
33 of 33
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raipur | 21,60,876 | 69.2% | 963 | 772 |
| Durg | 17,21,948 | 72.5% | 966 | 778 |
| Bilaspur | 16,25,502 | 63.5% | 964 | 477 |
| Korba | 12,06,640 | 62.1% | 969 | 190 |
| Raigarh | 11,12,982 | 63.6% | 987 | 208 |
| Baloda Bazar | 10,78,911 | 60.2% | 1003 | 283 |
| Mahasamund | 10,32,754 | 61.8% | 1017 | 226 |
| Janjgir - Champa | 9,66,671 | 63.8% | 973 | 451 |
| Rajnandgaon | 8,84,742 | 68.1% | 1010 | 281 |
| Jashpur | 8,51,669 | 58.2% | 1005 | 151 |
| Surguja | 8,40,352 | 51.7% | 980 | 218 |
| Bastar | 8,34,375 | 45.1% | 1017 | 160 |
| Balod | 8,26,165 | 70.9% | 1022 | 254 |
| Kawardha (kabirdham) | 8,22,526 | 50.4% | 996 | 204 |
| Dhamtari | 7,99,781 | 68.4% | 1010 | 203 |
| Bemetara | 7,95,759 | 59.0% | 1001 | 288 |
| Surajpur | 7,89,043 | 51.1% | 981 | 151 |
| Uttar Bastar Kanker | 7,48,941 | 60.9% | 1006 | 108 |
| Balrampur | 7,30,491 | 47.9% | 973 | 121 |
| Mungeli | 7,01,707 | 53.6% | 974 | 263 |
| Sakti | 6,53,036 | 61.8% | 1004 | 415 |
| Sarangarh-bilaigarh | 6,07,434 | 62.1% | 1005 | 287 |
| Gariyaband | 5,97,653 | 58.7% | 1020 | 128 |
| Kondagaon | 5,78,824 | 47.5% | 1033 | 118 |
| Manendragarh-chirmiri-bharatpur | 4,11,490 | 58.6% | 971 | 104 |
| Khairgarh-chhuikhadan-gandai | 3,68,444 | 59.5% | 1018 | 165 |
| Gaurela-pendra-marwahi | 3,36,420 | 55.9% | 997 | 175 |
| Mohla-manpur-ambagarh Chowki | 2,83,947 | 65.7% | 1027 | 118 |
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewara | 2,83,479 | 41.2% | 1023 | 104 |
| Bijapur | 2,55,230 | 34.1% | 984 | 31 |
| Sukma | 2,50,159 | 29.8% | 1017 | 47 |
| Korea | 2,47,427 | 63.3% | 964 | 104 |
| Narayanpur | 1,39,820 | 40.5% | 994 | 30 |
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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 72.5%, compared to the state average of 60.2%.
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
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)