Janjgir
Janjgir is a Town and Tehsil in Janjgir Champa District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Janjgir Block (CD) is 03277. Total area of janjgir tehsil is 238 km² including 218.63 km² rural area and 19.36 km² urban area. Janjgir tehsil has a population of 1,53,060 peoples, out of which urban population is 40,561 while rural population is 1,12,499. Janjgir has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Janjgir tehsil has a population density of 643.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,604 houses in the sub-district, including 8,690 urban houses and 23,914 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.61% population of janjgir tehsil is literate, out of which 75.86% males and 57.03% females are literate.
List of Villages in Janjgir Tehsil
Janjgir Tehsil has a total of 49 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Janjgir Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akaltari | Akaltari | Champa (16 km) |
| 2 | Amoda | Amoda | Champa (17 km) |
| 3 | Banari | Banari | Naila-janjgir (5 km) |
| 4 | Basantpur | Basantpur | Champa (5 km) |
| 5 | Bhada | Nawapara | Champa (15 km) |
| 6 | Bhadesar | Bhadesar | Naila-janjgir (10 km) |
| 7 | Bhaisda | Bhaisada | Naila-janjgir (15 km) |
| 8 | Birgahani | Birgahani Cha | Champa (5 km) |
| 9 | Bodsara | Bodsara | Naila-janjgir (13 km) |
| 10 | Darrabhata | Kulipota | Naila-janjgir (4 km) |
| 11 | Deoraha | Basantpur | Champa (15 km) |
| 12 | Dhaneli | Dhaneli | Naila-janjgir (10 km) |
| 13 | Dharashiv | Dharashiv Khokhara | Naila-janjgir (8 km) |
| 14 | Dhurkot | Dhurkot | Naila-janjgir (16 km) |
| 15 | Gadapali | Akaltari | Champa (13 km) |
| 16 | Gaud | Gaud | Champa (15 km) |
| 17 | Ghutiya | Ghuthiya | Champa (8 km) |
| 18 | Hathitikra | Hathitikara | Naila-janjgir (8 km) |
| 19 | Jarwe | Jerve Cha | Naila-janjgir (5 km) |
| 20 | Kanai | Kanai | Champa (10 km) |
| 21 | Kanhai Band | Kanhaiband | Naila-janjgir (3 km) |
| 22 | Karmandi | Karmadi | Naila-janjgir (12 km) |
| 23 | Kasaundi | Mauhadih | Naila-janjgir (12 km) |
| 24 | Kewa | Nawapara | Naila-janjgir (20 km) |
| 25 | Khaira | Khaira | Naila-janjgir (5 km) |
| 26 | Khokhra | Khokhara | Naila-janjgir (3 km) |
| 27 | Khokhsa | Khokhasa | Naila-janjgir (4 km) |
| 28 | Kudri | Kudari | Champa (10 km) |
| 29 | Kulipota | Kulipota | Naila-janjgir (3 km) |
| 30 | Kutra | Kutara | Naila-janjgir (10 km) |
| 31 | Lachhanpur | Lachhanpur | Naila-janjgir (8 km) |
| 32 | Madwa | Madawa | Champa (6 km) |
| 33 | Markadih | Markadih | Akaltara (8 km) |
| 34 | Mauhadih | Mauhadih | Champa (15 km) |
| 35 | Mehanda | Menhada | Naila-janjgir (10 km) |
| 36 | Munund | Munund | Naila-janjgir (9 km) |
| 37 | Nawapara | Kanai | Naila-janjgir (20 km) |
| 38 | Pacheda | Pacheda | Naila-janjgir (10 km) |
| 39 | Pali | Pali | Naila-janjgir (12 km) |
| 40 | Pendri | Pendri Janjgir | Naila-janjgir (3 km) |
| 41 | Pisaud | Pisaud | Champa (8 km) |
| 42 | Pithampur | Pithampur | Champa (10 km) |
| 43 | Putpura | Putpura | Naila-janjgir (6 km) |
| 44 | Sarkhon | Sarkho | Naila-janjgir (8 km) |
| 45 | Seoni | Sivani | Naila-janjgir (5 km) |
| 46 | Sewai | Sewai | Naila-janjgir (15 km) |
| 47 | Sukli | Sukali | Champa (10 km) |
| 48 | Tendubhata | Tendubhatha | Naila-janjgir (11 km) |
| 49 | Udayband | Udeband | Champa (11 km) |
Population of Janjgir Tehsil
The population profile of Janjgir Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Janjgir's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,53,060 | 1,12,499 | 40,561 |
| Male Population | 77,822 | 57,091 | 20,731 |
| Female Population | 75,238 | 55,408 | 19,830 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,581 | 17,293 | 5,288 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,544 | 8,789 | 2,755 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,037 | 8,504 | 2,533 |
| Literate Population | 1,01,946 | 71,577 | 30,369 |
| Literate Male Population | 59,035 | 42,179 | 16,856 |
| Literate Female Population | 42,911 | 29,398 | 13,513 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,114 | 40,922 | 10,192 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,787 | 14,912 | 3,875 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,327 | 26,010 | 6,317 |
| Total Households | 32,604 | 23,914 | 8,690 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Janjgir Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 34,449 | 25,329 | 9,120 |
| SC Male Population | 17,393 | 12,821 | 4,572 |
| SC Female Population | 17,056 | 12,508 | 4,548 |
| Total ST Population | 7,948 | 6,627 | 1,321 |
| ST Male Population | 4,042 | 3,377 | 665 |
| ST Female Population | 3,906 | 3,250 | 656 |
| Population Density | 643 / km² | 515 / km² | 2,095 / km² |