Durg

Durg is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Durg is 8,535 km² including 7,980.14 km² rural area and 554.86 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Durg has a population of 33,43,872 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,84,765 while rural population is 20,59,107. Durg has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 391.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,01,707 houses in the district, including 2,77,413 urban houses and 4,24,294 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,761 villages in durg district.

The Durg 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.

Dondi Luhara is the largest tehsil in durg district by area while Durg is the largest tehsil by population. Thanakhamria is the smallest tehsil in durg district by both area and population. There are 13 tehsils in Durg district. Here is the list of all Durg Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Durg District

Population of Durg District

The population of Durg 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 Durg, 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.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Durg. 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.