Bilaspur

Bilaspur is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Bilaspur district is 8,272 km², which includes 7,983.44 km² of rural area and 288.56 km² of urban area. There are about 1,566 villages in Bilaspur district.

For administrative convenience, Bilaspur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 11 tehsils in Bilaspur district. Here is the list of all Bilaspur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bilaspur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bilaspur4486,44,928
2Bilha3641,56,766
3Kota1,1562,28,358
4Lormi1,6432,74,859
5Marwahi6901,16,804
6Masturi8542,97,726
7Mungeli6922,49,229
8Pathariya4231,77,619
9Pendra51085,481
10Pendra Road Gorella7781,34,135
11Takhatpur7142,97,724

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Lormi is the largest tehsil in bilaspur district, covering an area of 1642.56 km², while Bilha is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 363.69 km². Bilaspur is the most populous, whereas Pendra is the least populous tehsil in bilaspur district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Lormi Bilaspur
Smallest Tehsil Bilha Bilha

Population of Bilaspur District

The population of Bilaspur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Bilaspur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 26,63,629 19,83,759 6,79,870
Total Male Population 13,51,574 10,02,520 3,49,054
Total Female Population 13,12,055 9,81,239 3,30,816
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,07,835 3,22,460 85,375
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,07,995 1,63,504 44,491
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,99,840 1,58,956 40,884
Literate Population 15,96,560 10,95,487 5,01,073
Literate Male Population 9,32,474 6,56,265 2,76,209
Literate Female Population 6,64,086 4,39,222 2,24,864
Illiterate Population 10,67,069 8,88,272 1,78,797
Illiterate Male Population 4,19,100 3,46,255 72,845
Illiterate Female Population 6,47,969 5,42,017 1,05,952
Households 6,00,822 4,56,635 1,44,187

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bilaspur district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Bilaspur district is 26,63,629, including 13,51,574 males and 13,12,055 females. In rural areas, it is 19,83,759, including 10,02,520 males and 9,81,239 females. In urban areas, it is 6,79,870, including 3,49,054 males and 3,30,816 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Bilaspur district is 4,07,835, including 2,07,995 boys and 1,99,840 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,22,460, including 1,63,504 boys and 1,58,956 girls. In urban areas, it is 85,375, including 44,491 boys and 40,884 girls.
  • Literate population in Bilaspur district is around 15,96,560, including 9,32,474 males and 6,64,086 females. In rural areas, it is 10,95,487, including 6,56,265 males and 4,39,222 females. In urban areas, it is 5,01,073, including 2,76,209 males and 2,24,864 females.
  • Illiterate population in Bilaspur district is about 10,67,069, including 4,19,100 males and 6,47,969 females. In rural areas, it is 8,88,272, including 3,46,255 males and 5,42,017 females. In urban areas, it is 1,78,797, including 72,845 males and 1,05,952 females.
  • There are about 6,00,822 households in Bilaspur district, including 4,56,635 in rural areas and 1,44,187 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bilaspur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 5,52,992 4,56,247 96,745
SC Male Population 2,81,221 2,31,864 49,357
SC Female Population 2,71,771 2,24,383 47,388
Total ST Population 4,98,469 4,53,120 45,349
ST Male Population 2,48,172 2,25,348 22,824
ST Female Population 2,50,297 2,27,772 22,525
Population Density 322 / km² 249 / km² 2,356 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bilaspur district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bilaspur district is approximately 5,52,992, including 2,81,221 males and 2,71,771 females. In rural areas, it is 4,56,247, including 2,31,864 males and 2,24,383 females. In urban areas, it is 96,745, including 49,357 males and 47,388 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bilaspur district is about 4,98,469, including 2,48,172 males and 2,50,297 females. In rural areas, it is 4,53,120, including 2,25,348 males and 2,27,772 females. In urban areas, it is 45,349, including 22,824 males and 22,525 females.
  • Overall population density of Bilaspur district is around 322 people per km². Rural areas have about 249 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,356 people per km².