Bastanar
Bastanar is a Town and Tehsil in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bastanar Block (CD) is 03362. The total area of Bastanar Tehsil is 320 km². Bastanar has a sex ratio of approximately 1079 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bastanar Tehsil
Bastanar Tehsil has a total of 42 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bastanar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adwal | Chhote Kilepal | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 2 | Bade Bodenar | Badebodenar | Jagdalpur (62 km) |
| 3 | Badekakloor | Bade Kakloor | Jagdalpur (54 km) |
| 4 | Badekilepal | Badekilepal | Jagdalpur (45 km) |
| 5 | Bagmundipaneda | Bagmundi Paneda | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 6 | Bahanpur | Vahanpur | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 7 | Bastanar | Bastanar | Jagdalpur (55 km) |
| 8 | Batkonta | Silakjodi | Jagdalpur (48 km) |
| 9 | Bhosariras | Chhote Kilepal | Jagdalpur (63 km) |
| 10 | Birgoli | Birgali | Jagdalpur (65 km) |
| 11 | Borja | N/A | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 12 | Burgum | Burgum | Jagdalpur (72 km) |
| 13 | Chhotebodenar | Goriyapal | Jagdalpur (55 km) |
| 14 | Chhotekaklur | Tirthum | Jagdalpur (46 km) |
| 15 | Chhotekilepal | Chhote Kilepal | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 16 | Dhokam | Birgali | Jagdalpur (66 km) |
| 17 | Goriyapal | Goriyapal | Jagdalpur (50 km) |
| 18 | Irpa | Irapa | Jagdalpur (58 km) |
| 19 | Jamgaon | N/A | Jagdalpur (59 km) |
| 20 | Kapanar | Kapanar | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 21 | Kawanar | Chhote Kilepal | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 22 | Kodenar | Kodenar | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 23 | Kodoli | Kandoli | Jagdalpur (65 km) |
| 24 | Korgali | Bagmundi Paneda | Jagdalpur (61 km) |
| 25 | Kumharsadra | Kumhar Sadra | Jagdalpur (54 km) |
| 26 | Lalaguda | Lalaguda | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 27 | Manjhi Bhata | Silakjodi | Jagdalpur (45 km) |
| 28 | Mutanpal | Mutanpal | Jagdalpur (65 km) |
| 29 | Naktoka | Mutanpal | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 30 | Palanar | Palanaar | Jagdalpur (54 km) |
| 31 | Parlameta | Irapa | Jagdalpur (58 km) |
| 32 | Pirmeta | Turangur | Jagdalpur (56 km) |
| 33 | Pusem | Birgali | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 34 | Sadrabodenar | Sadra Bodenar | Jagdalpur (63 km) |
| 35 | Sanwgel | Sangvel | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 36 | Sargiguda | Lalaguda | Jagdalpur (57 km) |
| 37 | Silakjhodi | Silakjodi | Jagdalpur (45 km) |
| 38 | Tangiyaghori | Silakjodi | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 39 | Teetri | Sangvel | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 40 | Tirthum | Tirthum | Jagdalpur (38 km) |
| 41 | Toynar | Kapanar | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 42 | Turangur | Turangur | Jagdalpur (58 km) |
Population of Bastanar Tehsil
The population profile of Bastanar Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bastanar Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,040 | 48,040 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,107 | 23,107 | N/A |
| Female Population | 24,933 | 24,933 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,468 | 8,468 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,133 | 4,133 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,335 | 4,335 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 8,850 | 8,850 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 5,363 | 5,363 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 3,487 | 3,487 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 39,190 | 39,190 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,744 | 17,744 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,446 | 21,446 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,259 | 10,259 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 48,040 people. Includes nearly 23,107 males and 24,933 females. Rural population is about 48,040 people.
- There are around 8,468 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,133 boys and 4,335 girls.
- Literate population is about 8,850 people. Non-literate population is around 39,190 people.
- There are nearly 10,259 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bastanar Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 328 | 328 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 170 | 170 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 158 | 158 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 44,251 | 44,251 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 21,230 | 21,230 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 23,021 | 23,021 | N/A |
| Population Density | 150 / km² | 150 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bastanar Tehsil is approximately 328 people, including 170 males and 158 females. Around 328 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bastanar Tehsil is about 44,251 people, including 21,230 males and 23,021 females. Around 44,251 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 150 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 150 people per sq. km.