Chhindgarh
Chhindgarh is a Town and Tehsil in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 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 Chhindgarh Block (CD) is 03374. The total area of Chhindgarh Tehsil is 980 km². Chhindgarh has a sex ratio of approximately 1064 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chhindgarh Tehsil
Chhindgarh Tehsil has a total of 78 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 Chhindgarh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andumpal | Keratong | Jagdalpur (80 km) |
| 2 | Atkariras | Adhikariras | Sukma (15 km) |
| 3 | Badanpal | Chiurwada | Jagdalpur (85 km) |
| 4 | Bakulaghat | Bakulaghat | Jagdalpur (85 km) |
| 5 | Bhandarras | Adhikariras | Sukma (20 km) |
| 6 | Birsatpal | Birsathpal | Jagdalpur (94 km) |
| 7 | Chhindgarh | Chindgarh | Sukma (20 km) |
| 8 | Chhuragatta | Patinaikras | Sukma (26 km) |
| 9 | Chidpal | Chidpal | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 10 | Chikaras | Chipurpal | Jagdalpur (95 km) |
| 11 | Chipurpal | Chipurpal | Jagdalpur (94 km) |
| 12 | Chitalnar | Chitalnar | Jagdalpur (75 km) |
| 13 | Chiurwada | Chiurwada | Jagdalpur (68 km) |
| 14 | Choupel | Murrepal | Sukma (38 km) |
| 15 | Chuleras | Pusgunna | Sukma (50 km) |
| 16 | Dabba | N/A | Dantewada (46 km) |
| 17 | Dhanikodta | Kunna | Sukma (59 km) |
| 18 | Dhobanpal | Dhobanpal | Sukma (28 km) |
| 19 | Doleras | Doleras New | Sukma (37 km) |
| 20 | Ganjenar | Ganjenar | Sukma (27 km) |
| 21 | Garipal | Michvar | Dantewada (50 km) |
| 22 | Gorli | Gorli | Jagdalpur (10 km) |
| 23 | Gudra | Gudra | Sukma (31 km) |
| 24 | Gumma | Gumma | Sukma (50 km) |
| 25 | Hamirgarh | Hameergarh | Sukma (55 km) |
| 26 | Hikmiras | Chipurpal | Jagdalpur (99 km) |
| 27 | Irpa | Doleras New | Dantewada (97 km) |
| 28 | Itagupha | Pendalnar | Dantewada (115 km) |
| 29 | Jaimer | Hameergarh | Sukma (57 km) |
| 30 | Jangampal | Netanar | Jagdalpur (112 km) |
| 31 | Kanjipani | Kanjipani | Jagdalpur (92 km) |
| 32 | Kawarakopa | Kawrakopa | Sukma (46 km) |
| 33 | Kawasiras | Kawasiras | Sukma (55 km) |
| 34 | Keratong | Keratong | Sukma (32 km) |
| 35 | Kikirpal | Kikirpal | Jagdalpur (115 km) |
| 36 | Kindarwada | Kindarwada | Sukma (43 km) |
| 37 | Kodripal | Kodripal | Sukma (53 km) |
| 38 | Kokalpal | Chidpal | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 39 | Kumakoleng | Kumakoleng | Jagdalpur (82 km) |
| 40 | Kundanpal | Kundanpal | Sukma (50 km) |
| 41 | Kunna | Kunna | Sukma (54 km) |
| 42 | Leda | Leda | Jagdalpur (65 km) |
| 43 | Litiras | Permaras | Sukma (53 km) |
| 44 | Mahima | Keratong | Sukma (34 km) |
| 45 | Marenga | Marenga | Sukma (53 km) |
| 46 | Mekhawaya | Mekhawaya | Sukma (40 km) |
| 47 | Michwar | Michvar | Dantewada (49 km) |
| 48 | Mundum | Doleras New | Sukma (35 km) |
| 49 | Mundwal | Chitalnar | Jagdalpur (78 km) |
| 50 | Murrepal | Murrepal | Jagdalpur (98 km) |
| 51 | Mutheli | Pendalnar | Sukma (42 km) |
| 52 | Nayanar | Gorli | Dantewada (20 km) |
| 53 | Netanar | Netanar | Jagdalpur (107 km) |
| 54 | Oler | Oler | Jagdalpur (119 km) |
| 55 | Pakela | Pakela | Jagdalpur (90 km) |
| 56 | Palem | Palem | Jagdalpur (70 km) |
| 57 | Patinaikaras | Patinaikras | Sukma (24 km) |
| 58 | Pendalnar | Pendalnar | Sukma (40 km) |
| 59 | Permaras | Permaras | Sukma (49 km) |
| 60 | Phandiwar | Kundanpal | Sukma (52 km) |
| 61 | Pondum | Pondum | Sukma (30 km) |
| 62 | Pujaripal | Chindgarh | Sukma (26 km) |
| 63 | Pusgunna | Pusgunna | Sukma (54 km) |
| 64 | Puspal | Puspal | Sukma (43 km) |
| 65 | Rajamunda | Rajamunda | Jagdalpur (96 km) |
| 66 | Rasawaya | Pendalnar | Sukma (45 km) |
| 67 | Ratinaikras | Birsathpal | Jagdalpur (94 km) |
| 68 | Reddipal | Bakulaghat | Jagdalpur (91 km) |
| 69 | Rokel | Rokel | Jagdalpur (80 km) |
| 70 | Sadrapal | Palem | Sukma (46 km) |
| 71 | Sagunghat | Kawrakopa | Sukma (56 km) |
| 72 | Sitapal | Oler | Sukma (45 km) |
| 73 | Surrepal | Kindarwada | Sukma (42 km) |
| 74 | Talnar | Talnar | Sukma (45 km) |
| 75 | Tongpal | Tongpal | Jagdalpur (60 km) |
| 76 | Tumakpal | Kikirpal | Jagdalpur (119 km) |
| 77 | Udlatarai | Rajamunda | Jagdalpur (99 km) |
| 78 | Urmapal | Urmapal | Sukma (32 km) |
Population of Chhindgarh Tehsil
The population profile of Chhindgarh 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 Chhindgarh 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 | 79,672 | 79,672 | N/A |
| Male Population | 38,599 | 38,599 | N/A |
| Female Population | 41,073 | 41,073 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,042 | 13,042 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,479 | 6,479 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,563 | 6,563 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,701 | 25,701 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 16,082 | 16,082 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,619 | 9,619 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 53,971 | 53,971 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,517 | 22,517 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,454 | 31,454 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,577 | 17,577 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 79,672 people. Includes nearly 38,599 males and 41,073 females. Rural population is about 79,672 people.
- There are around 13,042 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,479 boys and 6,563 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,701 people. Non-literate population is around 53,971 people.
- There are nearly 17,577 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chhindgarh 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 | 459 | 459 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 228 | 228 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 231 | 231 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 65,526 | 65,526 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 31,586 | 31,586 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 33,940 | 33,940 | 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 Chhindgarh Tehsil is approximately 459 people, including 228 males and 231 females. Around 459 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chhindgarh Tehsil is about 65,526 people, including 31,586 males and 33,940 females. Around 65,526 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.