Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is 8,298 km², which includes 8,154.90 km² of rural area and 143.10 km² of urban area. There are about 590 villages in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district.

For administrative convenience, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 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 7 tehsils in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district. Here is the list of all Dakshin Bastar Dantewada Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chhindgarh98079,672
2Dantewada82294,351
3Gidam85780,552
4Katekalyan51143,335
5Konta3,5761,05,596
6Kuakonda65565,241
7Sukma89764,891

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Konta is the largest tehsil in dakshin bastar dantewada district by both area and population. Katekalyan is the smallest tehsil in dakshin bastar dantewada district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Konta Konta
Smallest Tehsil Katekalyan Katekalyan

Population of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District

The population of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 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 Dakshin Bastar Dantewada, 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 5,33,638 4,37,405 96,233
Total Male Population 2,64,142 2,13,930 50,212
Total Female Population 2,69,496 2,23,475 46,021
Child Population (Age 0–6) 79,637 67,372 12,265
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,718 33,524 6,194
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,919 33,848 6,071
Literate Population 1,91,237 1,25,381 65,856
Literate Male Population 1,16,529 78,765 37,764
Literate Female Population 74,708 46,616 28,092
Illiterate Population 3,42,401 3,12,024 30,377
Illiterate Male Population 1,47,613 1,35,165 12,448
Illiterate Female Population 1,94,788 1,76,859 17,929
Households 1,20,850 98,275 22,575

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

  • Total population of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is 5,33,638, including 2,64,142 males and 2,69,496 females. In rural areas, it is 4,37,405, including 2,13,930 males and 2,23,475 females. In urban areas, it is 96,233, including 50,212 males and 46,021 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is 79,637, including 39,718 boys and 39,919 girls. In rural areas, it is 67,372, including 33,524 boys and 33,848 girls. In urban areas, it is 12,265, including 6,194 boys and 6,071 girls.
  • Literate population in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is around 1,91,237, including 1,16,529 males and 74,708 females. In rural areas, it is 1,25,381, including 78,765 males and 46,616 females. In urban areas, it is 65,856, including 37,764 males and 28,092 females.
  • Illiterate population in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is about 3,42,401, including 1,47,613 males and 1,94,788 females. In rural areas, it is 3,12,024, including 1,35,165 males and 1,76,859 females. In urban areas, it is 30,377, including 12,448 males and 17,929 females.
  • There are about 1,20,850 households in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, including 98,275 in rural areas and 22,575 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dakshin Bastar Dantewada. 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 12,996 4,239 8,757
SC Male Population 6,648 2,226 4,422
SC Female Population 6,348 2,013 4,335
Total ST Population 4,10,255 3,75,708 34,547
ST Male Population 1,99,731 1,81,872 17,859
ST Female Population 2,10,524 1,93,836 16,688
Population Density 64 / km² 54 / km² 673 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is approximately 12,996, including 6,648 males and 6,348 females. In rural areas, it is 4,239, including 2,226 males and 2,013 females. In urban areas, it is 8,757, including 4,422 males and 4,335 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is about 4,10,255, including 1,99,731 males and 2,10,524 females. In rural areas, it is 3,75,708, including 1,81,872 males and 1,93,836 females. In urban areas, it is 34,547, including 17,859 males and 16,688 females.
  • Overall population density of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is around 64 people per km². Rural areas have about 54 people per km². Urban areas have about 673 people per km².