Janjgir Champa

Janjgir Champa is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Janjgir Champa district is 3,853 km², which includes 3,647.63 km² of rural area and 205.37 km² of urban area. There are about 881 villages in Janjgir Champa district.

For administrative convenience, Janjgir Champa 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.

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

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Akaltara3811,76,080
2Baloda3941,03,219
3Champa3882,11,189
4Dabhra4371,64,863
5Jaijaipur4511,64,249
6Janjgir2381,53,060
7Malkharoda3411,47,447
8Nawagarh3781,56,947
9Pamgarh4421,66,176
10Sakti4041,76,477

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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 16,19,707 13,94,646 2,25,061
Total Male Population 8,15,717 7,01,401 1,14,316
Total Female Population 8,03,990 6,93,245 1,10,745
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,24,218 1,95,052 29,166
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,14,957 99,788 15,169
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,09,261 95,264 13,997
Literate Population 10,19,634 8,59,400 1,60,234
Literate Male Population 5,93,679 5,03,744 89,935
Literate Female Population 4,25,955 3,55,656 70,299
Illiterate Population 6,00,073 5,35,246 64,827
Illiterate Male Population 2,22,038 1,97,657 24,381
Illiterate Female Population 3,78,035 3,37,589 40,446
Households 3,64,532 3,16,344 48,188

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Janjgir Champa district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Janjgir Champa district is 16,19,707, including 8,15,717 males and 8,03,990 females. In rural areas, it is 13,94,646, including 7,01,401 males and 6,93,245 females. In urban areas, it is 2,25,061, including 1,14,316 males and 1,10,745 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Janjgir Champa district is 2,24,218, including 1,14,957 boys and 1,09,261 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,95,052, including 99,788 boys and 95,264 girls. In urban areas, it is 29,166, including 15,169 boys and 13,997 girls.
  • Literate population in Janjgir Champa district is around 10,19,634, including 5,93,679 males and 4,25,955 females. In rural areas, it is 8,59,400, including 5,03,744 males and 3,55,656 females. In urban areas, it is 1,60,234, including 89,935 males and 70,299 females.
  • Illiterate population in Janjgir Champa district is about 6,00,073, including 2,22,038 males and 3,78,035 females. In rural areas, it is 5,35,246, including 1,97,657 males and 3,37,589 females. In urban areas, it is 64,827, including 24,381 males and 40,446 females.
  • There are about 3,64,532 households in Janjgir Champa district, including 3,16,344 in rural areas and 48,188 in urban areas.

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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 3,97,908 3,57,632 40,276
SC Male Population 1,99,633 1,79,467 20,166
SC Female Population 1,98,275 1,78,165 20,110
Total ST Population 1,87,196 1,74,887 12,309
ST Male Population 93,186 87,008 6,178
ST Female Population 94,010 87,879 6,131
Population Density 420 / km² 382 / km² 1,096 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Janjgir Champa district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Janjgir Champa district is approximately 3,97,908, including 1,99,633 males and 1,98,275 females. In rural areas, it is 3,57,632, including 1,79,467 males and 1,78,165 females. In urban areas, it is 40,276, including 20,166 males and 20,110 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Janjgir Champa district is about 1,87,196, including 93,186 males and 94,010 females. In rural areas, it is 1,74,887, including 87,008 males and 87,879 females. In urban areas, it is 12,309, including 6,178 males and 6,131 females.
  • Overall population density of Janjgir Champa district is around 420 people per km². Rural areas have about 382 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,096 people per km².