Janjgir Champa

Janjgir Champa is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Janjgir Champa is 3,853 km² including 3,647.63 km² rural area and 205.37 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Janjgir Champa has a population of 16,19,707 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,25,061 while rural population is 13,94,646. Janjgir Champa has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 420.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,64,532 houses in the district, including 48,188 urban houses and 3,16,344 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 881 villages in janjgir champa district.

The Janjgir Champa 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.

Jaijaipur is the largest tehsil in janjgir champa district covering area of 450.58 km² while Janjgir is the smallest tehsil in janjgir champa district covering area of 237.99 km². Champa is the most populous whereas Baloda is the least populous tehsil in janjgir champa district. There are 10 tehsils in Janjgir Champa district. Here is the list of all Janjgir Champa Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Janjgir Champa District

Population of Janjgir Champa District

The population of Janjgir Champa 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 Janjgir Champa, 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 Janjgir Champa. 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.