Demographic data table of Mahasamund

  • The population of Mahasamund district is 10.33 Lakh, with a male population of 5.12 Lakh and a female population of 5.21 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Mahasamund is 1017/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 71.02%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 10.33 L 5.12 L 5.21 L

Population of Mahasamund out of Chhattisgarh

Mahasamund
Chhattisgarh

Population of Mahasamund out of Chhattisgarh

Facts
  • Total population of Mahasamund is 10,32,754.
  • Mahasamund is the 10th most populated district in Chhattisgarh.
  • 4.04% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in Mahasamund.
  • Chhattisgarh's total population is 2.55 Crore.

Male population: 5,11,967

Percentage:

Female population: 5,20,787

Percentage:
Rural Population 9.13 L 4.52 L 4.61 L

Population of Mahasamund out of Chhattisgarh

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Mahasamund out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Mahasamund is 9,12,602.
  • 88.37% of the total population of Mahasamund lives in rural area.
  • 76.76% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in rural area.
  • Chhattisgarh's rural population is 1.96 Crore.

Rural male population: 4,51,691

Percentage:

Rural female population: 4,60,911

Percentage:
Urban Population 1.20 L 60,276 59,876

Population of Mahasamund out of Chhattisgarh

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Mahasamund out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Mahasamund is 1,20,152.
  • 11.63% of the total population of Mahasamund lives in urban area.
  • 23.24% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in urban area.
  • Chhattisgarh's urban population is 59.37 Lakh.

Male population: 60,276

Percentage:

Female population: 59,876

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 1,017 49.57% 50.43%
Sex ratio graph of Mahasamund
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Mahasamund is 1017/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Mahasamund stands at 3rd position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
  • Mahasamund's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
  • Mahasamund's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
991

Chhattisgarh

1017

Mahasamund

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 1,020 49.49% 50.51%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Mahasamund
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Mahasamund is 1020/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Mahasamund stands at 3rd position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    1001

    Chhattisgarh

    1020

    Mahasamund

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 993 50.17% 49.83%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Mahasamund
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Mahasamund is 993/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Mahasamund stands at 4th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    956

    Chhattisgarh

    993

    Mahasamund

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 71.02% 82.05% 60.25%
    Literacy rate graph of Mahasamund
    Chhattisgarh's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Mahasamund is 71.02% which ranks at 8th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (70.28%)
    • Mahasamund's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 82.05% and 60.25% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 69.59% 81.06% 58.42%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Mahasamund
    Chhattisgarh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Mahasamund is 69.59% which ranks at 7th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (65.99%)
    • Mahasamund's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 81.06% and 58.42% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 81.83% 89.37% 74.28%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Mahasamund
    Chhattisgarh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Mahasamund is 81.83% which ranks at 12th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Mahasamund's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (84.05%)
    • Mahasamund's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 89.37% and 74.28% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 1.34 L 68,207 66,241

    Children population out of the total population of Mahasamund

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Mahasamund

    Facts
    • Out of 10.33 Lakh people of Mahasamund, 1,34,448 are children.
    • With 13.02%, Mahasamund stands at 16th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Mahasamund is 5.12 Lakh out of which 68,207 or 13.32% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Mahasamund is 5.21 Lakh out of which 66,241 or 12.72% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 68,207

    Female children: 66,241

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 1.19 L 60,428 58,841

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Mahasamund

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Mahasamund

    Facts
    • Out of 9.13 Lakh rural people of Mahasamund, 1,19,269 are children.
    • With 13.07%, Mahasamund stands at 17th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Mahasamund is 5.12 Lakh out of which 60,428 or 13.38% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Mahasamund is 5.21 Lakh out of which 58,841 or 12.77% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 60,428

    Female children: 58,841

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 15,179 7,779 7,400

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Mahasamund

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Mahasamund

    Facts
    • Out of 10.33 Lakh urban people of Mahasamund, 15,179 are children.
    • With 12.63%, Mahasamund stands at 8th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Mahasamund is 5.12 Lakh out of which 7,779 or 12.91% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Mahasamund is 5.21 Lakh out of which 7,400 or 12.36% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 7,779

    Female children: 7,400

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Mahasamund

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 97.61% Muslim 1.22%
    Sikh 0.28% Christian 0.51%
    Buddhism 0.05% Jainism 0.14%
    Others 0.14% NA 0.05%
    Worker Ratio 48.34% 57.01% 39.82%
    Worker population ratio graph of Mahasamund
    Worker population ratio: 48.34%
    Worker population ratio rank: 12th/18
    Facts
    • Mahasamund's worker population ratio(WPR) is 48.34%; in other words, 48.34% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Mahasamund is higher than the WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Mahasamund is 57.01% while female WPR is 39.82%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 49.9% 57.36% 42.59%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Mahasamund
    Rural worker population ratio: 49.9%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 14th/18
    Facts
    • Mahasamund's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 49.9%; in other words, 49.9% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Mahasamund is lower than the rural WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Mahasamund is 57.36% while female WPR is 42.59%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 36.51% 54.33% 18.58%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Mahasamund
    Urban worker population ratio: 36.51%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 11th/18
    Facts
    • Mahasamund's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.51%; in other words, 36.51% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Mahasamund is higher than the urban WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Mahasamund is 54.33% while female WPR is 18.58%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 2.49 L -- --
    Rural household 2.22 L -- --
    Urban household 27,026 -- --
    Scheduled castes 1.40 L 68,968 70,613
    Rural SC 1.21 L 59,686 60,976
    Urban SC 18,919 9,282 9,637
    Scheduled Tribes 2.80 L 1.37 L 1.43 L
    Rural ST 2.70 L 1.33 L 1.38 L
    Urban ST 9,772 4,742 5,030

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