Chhattisgarh Population and Projections

Chhattisgarh is a state in the central region of India. The state was formed on 1 November 2000 and was earlier part of its neighboring state, Madhya Pradesh. It is the ninth-largest state in India & 17th-most populated state in the country. 

As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of  Chhattisgarh in 2011 was 25,545,198 (2.55 Crore) and the estimated population of Chhattisgarh in 2026 is 31,211,000 (3.1 Crore)

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Future Population Projection
YearPopulation% Growth
201125,545,000–
201627,571,0007.93%
202129,493,0006.97%
202631,211,0005.83%
203132,719,0004.83%
203634,081,0004.16%

Source: Census 2011 & *Census Population Estimate report.

Census 2011-2021

Chhattisgarh has a population growth rate of 2011-2021 of 15.23%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 2.95 Crore* an increase of around 40 lakhs from 2011.

ChhattisgarhCensus 20112025 Estimate
Total Population25,545,19830,867,000
Male Population12,832,89515,480,000
Female Population12,712,30315,388,000
Sex Ratio991994
Population Density189/km2220/km2
Population Rank17th–
Total Area135192 sq. km–
Area Rank9th–
Average Literacy (%)70.28 %83.70%
Formation01-Nov-00–
Capital CityRaipur–

Source: Census 2011 & *Census Population Estimate report.

Chhattisgarh Historical Population

Chhattisgarh has a population growth rate of  22.61% during 2001-2011. In 1910 Population of Chhattisgarh was  42 lakh & Year 2021 it’s estimated to reach 2.5 Crore, an increase of almost 2 Crore. Let’s look at decade population & percentage change from the Year 1910 to 2021

Census YearPopulationAbsolute ChangePercentage Change
19014,181,554––
19115,191,583+1010029         +24.15         
19215,264,976+73393         +1.41         
19316,028,778+763802         +14.51         
19416,814,886+786108         +13.04         
19517,456,706+641820         +9.42         
19619,154,498+1697792         +22.77         
197111,637,494+2482996         +27.12         
198114,010,337+2372843         +20.39         
199117,614,928+3604591         +25.73         
200120,833,803+3218875         +18.27         
201125,545,198+4711395         +22.61         

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection report

Top Cities in Chhattisgarh by Population
  1. Raipur
  2. Bhilai Nagar
  3. Korba
  4. Bilaspur
  5. Durg

Sources

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Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion