Darbha
Darbha 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 Darbha Block (CD) is 03366. The total area of Darbha Tehsil is 979 km². Darbha has a sex ratio of approximately 1036 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Darbha Tehsil
Darbha Tehsil has a total of 69 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 Darbha Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alangnar | Kankapal | Darbha |
| 2 | Alwa | Alwa | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 3 | Badegurwe | Kukanar | Jagdalpur (85 km) |
| 4 | Badekadma | Badekadma | Jagdalpur (27 km) |
| 5 | Bengpal | Tahakwada | Darbha |
| 6 | Bispur | Bispur | Jagdalpur (48 km) |
| 7 | Chandragiri | Chandragiri | Jagdalpur (43 km) |
| 8 | Chandrapal | Kotamsar | Jagdalpur (31 km) |
| 9 | Chhindbahar | Chhindbahar | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 10 | Chhindgur | Chindgur | Jagdalpur (66 km) |
| 11 | Chhindwada | Chindawada | Jagdalpur (37 km) |
| 12 | Chhotegudra | Dodrepal | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 13 | Chhotegurbe | Kukanar | Jagdalpur (85 km) |
| 14 | Chhotekadma | Badekadma | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 15 | Chidpal | Chidpal | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 16 | Chingpal | Chingpal | Jagdalpur (21 km) |
| 17 | Chitapur | Chitapur | Jagdalpur (35 km) |
| 18 | Darbha | Darbha | Jagdalpur (36 km) |
| 19 | Dhodhrepal | Dodrepal | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 20 | Dilmili | Dilmili | Jagdalpur (33 km) |
| 21 | Gadamguda | Chingpal | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 22 | Gadamras | Edjepal | Jagdalpur (72 km) |
| 23 | Gidawarli | Nelegondibodenar | Jagdalpur (55 km) |
| 24 | Gumadpal | Gumadpal | Jagdalpur (45 km) |
| 25 | Idjepal | Edjepal | Jagdalpur (75 km) |
| 26 | Jagadpal | Kokawada | Jagdalpur (72 km) |
| 27 | Junapani | Tahakwada | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 28 | Kakalgur | Kakalgur | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 29 | Kaknar | Kaknar | Jagdalpur (19 km) |
| 30 | Kamanar | Kamanar | Jagdalpur (24 km) |
| 31 | Kandanar | Koleng | Jagdalpur (66 km) |
| 32 | Kankapal | Kankapal | Darbha |
| 33 | Karka | Karka | Jagdalpur (43 km) |
| 34 | Katakanda | Dilmili | Jagdalpur (36 km) |
| 35 | Katenar | Katenar | Jagdalpur (46 km) |
| 36 | Kelaur | Kelauar | Jagdalpur (50 km) |
| 37 | Keshapur | Keshapur | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 38 | Klepal | Pakhnar | Jagdalpur (75 km) |
| 39 | Kodrichapar | Bispur | Jagdalpur (48 km) |
| 40 | Kodripal | Kodripal | Jagdalpur (65 km) |
| 41 | Kokawada | Kokawada | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 42 | Koleng | Koleng | Jagdalpur (63 km) |
| 43 | Kondloor | Chindawada | Jagdalpur (41 km) |
| 44 | Kotamsar | Kotamsar | Jagdalpur (34 km) |
| 45 | Koynar | Koynar | Jagdalpur (16 km) |
| 46 | Kudumkhodra | Bispur | Jagdalpur (53 km) |
| 47 | Kukanar | Kukanar | Jagdalpur (75 km) |
| 48 | Lendra | Lendra | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 49 | Mader Konta | Chidpal | Jagdalpur (28 km) |
| 50 | Mahkapal | Kaknar | Jagdalpur (18 km) |
| 51 | Mamdpal | Mamadpal | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 52 | Mangnar | Neganar | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 53 | Manjhipal | Kotamsar | Jagdalpur (32 km) |
| 54 | Mavlipadar | Mavlipadar | Jagdalpur (27 km) |
| 55 | Mundagarh | Chindgur | Jagdalpur (71 km) |
| 56 | Mundenar | Bispur | Jagdalpur (53 km) |
| 57 | Munga | Mamadpal | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 58 | Musaguda | Katenar | Jagdalpur (40 km) |
| 59 | Neganar | Neganar | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 60 | Nilegondibodenar | Nelegondibodenar | Jagdalpur (55 km) |
| 61 | Pakhnar | Pakhnar | Jagdalpur (58 km) |
| 62 | Pedawada | Kotamsar | Jagdalpur (32 km) |
| 63 | Sautnar | Saoutnar | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 64 | Sedwa | Lendra | Jagdalpur (17 km) |
| 65 | Tahakwada | Tahakwada | Darbha |
| 66 | Temrubhata | Katenar | Jagdalpur (45 km) |
| 67 | Tirathgarh | Tirathgarh | Jagdalpur (34 km) |
| 68 | Topar | Mavlipadar | Jagdalpur (29 km) |
| 69 | Toynar | Pakhnar | Jagdalpur (62 km) |
Population of Darbha Tehsil
The population profile of Darbha 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 Darbha 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 | 79,360 | 79,360 | N/A |
| Male Population | 38,971 | 38,971 | N/A |
| Female Population | 40,389 | 40,389 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,445 | 13,445 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,811 | 6,811 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,634 | 6,634 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,259 | 25,259 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,234 | 15,234 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,025 | 10,025 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 54,101 | 54,101 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,737 | 23,737 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,364 | 30,364 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,759 | 17,759 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 79,360 people. Includes nearly 38,971 males and 40,389 females. Rural population is about 79,360 people.
- There are around 13,445 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,811 boys and 6,634 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,259 people. Non-literate population is around 54,101 people.
- There are nearly 17,759 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Darbha 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 | 271 | 271 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 141 | 141 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 130 | 130 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 65,766 | 65,766 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 32,171 | 32,171 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 33,595 | 33,595 | N/A |
| Population Density | 81 / km² | 81 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Darbha Tehsil is approximately 271 people, including 141 males and 130 females. Around 271 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Darbha Tehsil is about 65,766 people, including 32,171 males and 33,595 females. Around 65,766 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 81 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 81 people per sq. km.