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) |
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1 | Chhindgarh | 980 | 79,672 |
2 | Dantewada | 822 | 94,351 |
3 | Gidam | 857 | 80,552 |
4 | Katekalyan | 511 | 43,335 |
5 | Konta | 3,576 | 1,05,596 |
6 | Kuakonda | 655 | 65,241 |
7 | Sukma | 897 | 64,891 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.