Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is an Indian State located in the Central region of India. Chhattisgarh state is established on 1-Nov-2000 and the capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur. Chhattisgarh is a wonderful state, known for its dense forests and diverse tribal culture. It's where you can find ancient caves like Bhimbetka, with rock paintings from thousands of years ago. Chhattisgarh is also famous for its colorful folk dances and delicious traditional cuisine, making it a unique and exciting place to explore! The major cities of Chhattisgarh include Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg etc., while the largest city in the state is Raipur.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Chhattisgarh is 1,35,192 km², including 1,31,940.34 km² of rural area and 3,251.66 km² of urban area. Chattisgarhi, Hindi are the main languages spoken in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Chhattisgarh is IN-CT.
List of Districts of Chhattisgarh
For administrative purposes, Chhattisgarh state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 18 districts in Chhattisgarh. Surguja is the largest district of Chhattisgarh covering area of 15732 km² while Janjgir - Champa is the smallest district of Chhattisgarh covering area of 3853 km². Raipur is the most populous whereas Narayanpur is the least populous district in Chhattisgarh state.
Here is the complete list of Chhattisgarh districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bastar | 10,470 | 14,13,199 | 135 |
| 2 | Bijapur | 8,530 | 2,55,230 | 29.92 |
| 3 | Bilaspur | 8,272 | 26,63,629 | 322 |
| 4 | Dakshin Bastar Dantewada | 8,298 | 5,33,638 | 64.31 |
| 5 | Dhamtari | 4,084 | 7,99,781 | 195.8 |
| 6 | Durg | 8,535 | 33,43,872 | 391.8 |
| 7 | Janjgir Champa | 3,853 | 16,19,707 | 420.4 |
| 8 | Jashpur | 5,838 | 8,51,669 | 145.9 |
| 9 | Kabeerdham | 4,235 | 8,22,526 | 194.2 |
| 10 | Korba | 6,598 | 12,06,640 | 182.9 |
| 11 | Koriya | 6,604 | 6,58,917 | 99.78 |
| 12 | Mahasamund | 4,790 | 10,32,754 | 215.6 |
| 13 | Narayanpur | 4,653 | 1,39,820 | 30.05 |
| 14 | Raigarh | 7,086 | 14,93,984 | 210.8 |
| 15 | Raipur | 12,383 | 40,63,872 | 328.2 |
| 16 | Rajnandgaon | 8,070 | 15,37,133 | 190.5 |
| 17 | Surguja | 15,732 | 23,59,886 | 150 |
| 18 | Uttar Bastar Kanker | 7,161 | 7,48,941 | 104.6 |
Population of Chhattisgarh
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Chhattisgarh State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Chhattisgarh State is 2,55,45,198, with around 1,28,32,895 males and 1,27,12,303 females.
- About 1,96,07,961 people live in rural areas, including nearly 97,97,426 males and 98,10,535 females.
- Approximately 59,37,237 people live in urban areas, including around 30,35,469 males and 29,01,768 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,96,07,961 | 59,37,237 | 2,55,45,198 |
| Male Population | 97,97,426 | 30,35,469 | 1,28,32,895 |
| Female Population | 98,10,535 | 29,01,768 | 1,27,12,303 |
Households in Chhattisgarh
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Chhattisgarh State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Chhattisgarh State is approximately 56,50,724.
- Out of the total, around 43,65,568 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 12,85,156 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 43,65,568 |
| Urban Households | 12,85,156 |
| Total Households | 56,50,724 |