Durg
Durg is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Durg district is 8,535 km², which includes 7,980.14 km² of rural area and 554.86 km² of urban area. There are about 1,761 villages in Durg district.
For administrative convenience, Durg 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 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
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balod | 334 | 1,25,407 |
| 2 | Bemetara | 733 | 2,15,624 |
| 3 | Berla | 778 | 1,87,376 |
| 4 | Dhamdha | 888 | 2,69,990 |
| 5 | Dondi | 850 | 1,55,370 |
| 6 | Dondi Luhara | 954 | 1,97,411 |
| 7 | Durg | 639 | 11,26,731 |
| 8 | Gunderdehi | 686 | 2,04,752 |
| 9 | Gurur | 549 | 1,43,225 |
| 10 | Nawagarh | 625 | 1,97,081 |
| 11 | Patan | 771 | 3,25,227 |
| 12 | Saja | 513 | 1,17,486 |
| 13 | Thanakhamria | 215 | 78,192 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Dondi Luhara is the largest tehsil in durg district by area, while Durg is the largest by population. Thanakhamria is the smallest tehsil in durg district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dondi Luhara | Durg |
| Smallest Tehsil | Thanakhamria | Thanakhamria |
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,43,872 | 20,59,107 | 12,84,765 |
| Total Male Population | 16,82,101 | 10,26,152 | 6,55,949 |
| Total Female Population | 16,61,771 | 10,32,955 | 6,28,816 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,30,536 | 2,82,829 | 1,47,707 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,19,341 | 1,43,385 | 75,956 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,11,195 | 1,39,444 | 71,751 |
| Literate Population | 23,03,378 | 13,30,153 | 9,73,225 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,84,612 | 7,52,220 | 5,32,392 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,18,766 | 5,77,933 | 4,40,833 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,40,494 | 7,28,954 | 3,11,540 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,97,489 | 2,73,932 | 1,23,557 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,43,005 | 4,55,022 | 1,87,983 |
| Households | 7,01,707 | 4,24,294 | 2,77,413 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Durg district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Durg district is 33,43,872, including 16,82,101 males and 16,61,771 females. In rural areas, it is 20,59,107, including 10,26,152 males and 10,32,955 females. In urban areas, it is 12,84,765, including 6,55,949 males and 6,28,816 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Durg district is 4,30,536, including 2,19,341 boys and 2,11,195 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,82,829, including 1,43,385 boys and 1,39,444 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,47,707, including 75,956 boys and 71,751 girls.
- Literate population in Durg district is around 23,03,378, including 12,84,612 males and 10,18,766 females. In rural areas, it is 13,30,153, including 7,52,220 males and 5,77,933 females. In urban areas, it is 9,73,225, including 5,32,392 males and 4,40,833 females.
- Illiterate population in Durg district is about 10,40,494, including 3,97,489 males and 6,43,005 females. In rural areas, it is 7,28,954, including 2,73,932 males and 4,55,022 females. In urban areas, it is 3,11,540, including 1,23,557 males and 1,87,983 females.
- There are about 7,01,707 households in Durg district, including 4,24,294 in rural areas and 2,77,413 in urban areas.
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,58,040 | 2,84,513 | 1,73,527 |
| SC Male Population | 2,29,067 | 1,41,912 | 87,155 |
| SC Female Population | 2,28,973 | 1,42,601 | 86,372 |
| Total ST Population | 3,97,416 | 3,17,955 | 79,461 |
| ST Male Population | 1,96,008 | 1,55,925 | 40,083 |
| ST Female Population | 2,01,408 | 1,62,030 | 39,378 |
| Population Density | 392 / km² | 258 / km² | 2,315 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Durg district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Durg district is approximately 4,58,040, including 2,29,067 males and 2,28,973 females. In rural areas, it is 2,84,513, including 1,41,912 males and 1,42,601 females. In urban areas, it is 1,73,527, including 87,155 males and 86,372 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Durg district is about 3,97,416, including 1,96,008 males and 2,01,408 females. In rural areas, it is 3,17,955, including 1,55,925 males and 1,62,030 females. In urban areas, it is 79,461, including 40,083 males and 39,378 females.
- Overall population density of Durg district is around 392 people per km². Rural areas have about 258 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,315 people per km².