Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada is 8,298 km² including 8,154.90 km² rural area and 143.10 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada has a population of 5,33,638 peoples, out of which urban population is 96,233 while rural population is 4,37,405. Dakshin Bastar Dantewada has a sex ratio of approximately 1020 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 64.31 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,20,850 houses in the district, including 22,575 urban houses and 98,275 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 590 villages in dakshin bastar dantewada district.

The Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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. 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

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

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