Rajim Tehsil - Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh
Rajim is an administrative tehsil in the Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rajim is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 497 km², including 471.64 km² rural area and 25.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rajim Tehsil
Rajim Tehsil has a total of 45 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arand | Rural | Arand |
| 2 | Bakli | Rural | Bakli |
| 3 | Barbhatha | Rural | Barbhatha |
| 4 | Baronda | Rural | Baronda |
| 5 | Basin | Rural | Baseen |
| 6 | Beltukri | Rural | Beltukri |
| 7 | Bhaisatara | Rural | Bhainsatara |
| 8 | Bhendri | Rural | Bhendri (Lohrasi) |
| 9 | Chachond | Rural | Shyamnagar (Chachoud) |
| 10 | Chaubebandha | Rural | Choubebandha |
| 11 | Deori | Rural | Deori |
| 12 | Dhamni | Rural | Dhamni |
| 13 | Dhooma | Rural | Shyamnagar (Chachoud) |
| 14 | Dhursa | Rural | Dhursa |
| 15 | Hathkhoj | Rural | Hathkhoj |
| 16 | Jenjra | Rural | Jenjra |
| 17 | Kaserudih | Rural | Sahaspur |
| 18 | Kaundkera | Rural | Koundkera |
| 19 | Khapri Urf.Dudhkaiya) | Rural | Parsadajoshi |
| 20 | Kirwai | Rural | Kirvai |
| 21 | Koma | Rural | Koma |
| 22 | Kopra | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Kumhi | Rural | Kumhi |
| 24 | Kuruskera | Rural | Kuruskera |
| 25 | Lafandi | Rural | Laphandi |
| 26 | Loharsi | Rural | Lohrsi |
| 27 | Mudtarai | Rural | Jenjra |
| 28 | Pandritarai | Rural | Bhendri (Lohrasi) |
| 29 | Parsada | Rural | Parsadajoshi |
| 30 | Partewa | Rural | Parteva |
| 31 | Piparchhedi | Rural | Semhartara |
| 32 | Pitaiband | Rural | Pitaiband |
| 33 | Pokhara | Rural | Pokhara |
| 34 | Rajim | Urban | Not applicable |
| 35 | Raksha | Rural | Raksha |
| 36 | Rawan (Rawad) | Rural | Ravan |
| 37 | Raweli | Rural | Raveli |
| 38 | Rohina | Rural | Rohina |
| 39 | Sahaspur | Rural | Sahaspur |
| 40 | Semhartara | Rural | Semhartara |
| 41 | Singhauri | Rural | Sindhouri |
| 42 | Sursabandha | Rural | Sursabandha |
| 43 | Tarighat | Rural | Tarighat |
| 44 | Tarra | Rural | Tarra |
| 45 | Teka | Rural | Teka |
Population of Rajim Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Rajim Tehsil has a total population of 1,67,654 people, consisting of 83,627 males and 84,027 females. There are 36,982 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 337 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,67,654 | 1,43,812 | 23,842 |
| Male Population | 83,627 | 71,810 | 11,817 |
| Female Population | 84,027 | 72,002 | 12,025 |
| Total Households | 36,982 | 31,759 | 5,223 |
| Population Density | 337 / km² | 305 / km² | 935 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,09,642 literate people and 22,870 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,956 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 19,014 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,870 | 19,732 | 3,138 |
| Literate Population | 1,09,642 | 93,125 | 16,517 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,012 | 50,687 | 7,325 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,956 | 18,355 | 3,601 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 19,014 | 17,085 | 1,929 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.