Jashpur
Jashpur is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Jashpur district is 5,838 km², which includes 5,759.09 km² of rural area and 78.91 km² of urban area. There are about 754 villages in Jashpur district.
For administrative convenience, Jashpur 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.
Bagicha is the largest tehsil in jashpur district covering area of 1486.17 km² while Kunkuri is the smallest tehsil in jashpur district covering area of 426.69 km². Pathalgaon is the most populous whereas Duldula is the least populous tehsil in jashpur district. There are 8 tehsils in Jashpur district. Here is the list of all Jashpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jashpur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagicha | 1,486 | 1,71,711 |
| 2 | Duldula | 522 | 50,840 |
| 3 | Farsabahar | 661 | 1,08,498 |
| 4 | Jashpur | 758 | 96,360 |
| 5 | Kansabel | 561 | 76,735 |
| 6 | Kunkuri | 427 | 95,300 |
| 7 | Manora | 620 | 60,695 |
| 8 | Pathalgaon | 803 | 1,91,530 |
Population of Jashpur District
The population of Jashpur 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 Jashpur, 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 | 8,51,669 | 7,75,677 | 75,992 |
| Total Male Population | 4,24,747 | 3,86,307 | 38,440 |
| Total Female Population | 4,26,922 | 3,89,370 | 37,552 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,22,266 | 1,12,599 | 9,667 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 61,744 | 56,808 | 4,936 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60,522 | 55,791 | 4,731 |
| Literate Population | 4,95,415 | 4,39,818 | 55,597 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,80,656 | 2,50,617 | 30,039 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,14,759 | 1,89,201 | 25,558 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,56,254 | 3,35,859 | 20,395 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,44,091 | 1,35,690 | 8,401 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,12,163 | 2,00,169 | 11,994 |
| Households | 1,92,570 | 1,76,032 | 16,538 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jashpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jashpur district is 8,51,669, including 4,24,747 males and 4,26,922 females. In rural areas, it is 7,75,677, including 3,86,307 males and 3,89,370 females. In urban areas, it is 75,992, including 38,440 males and 37,552 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jashpur district is 1,22,266, including 61,744 boys and 60,522 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,12,599, including 56,808 boys and 55,791 girls. In urban areas, it is 9,667, including 4,936 boys and 4,731 girls.
- Literate population in Jashpur district is around 4,95,415, including 2,80,656 males and 2,14,759 females. In rural areas, it is 4,39,818, including 2,50,617 males and 1,89,201 females. In urban areas, it is 55,597, including 30,039 males and 25,558 females.
- Illiterate population in Jashpur district is about 3,56,254, including 1,44,091 males and 2,12,163 females. In rural areas, it is 3,35,859, including 1,35,690 males and 2,00,169 females. In urban areas, it is 20,395, including 8,401 males and 11,994 females.
- There are about 1,92,570 households in Jashpur district, including 1,76,032 in rural areas and 16,538 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jashpur. 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 | 48,844 | 42,138 | 6,706 |
| SC Male Population | 24,317 | 21,034 | 3,283 |
| SC Female Population | 24,527 | 21,104 | 3,423 |
| Total ST Population | 5,30,378 | 5,01,130 | 29,248 |
| ST Male Population | 2,62,731 | 2,48,560 | 14,171 |
| ST Female Population | 2,67,647 | 2,52,570 | 15,077 |
| Population Density | 146 / km² | 135 / km² | 963 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jashpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jashpur district is approximately 48,844, including 24,317 males and 24,527 females. In rural areas, it is 42,138, including 21,034 males and 21,104 females. In urban areas, it is 6,706, including 3,283 males and 3,423 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jashpur district is about 5,30,378, including 2,62,731 males and 2,67,647 females. In rural areas, it is 5,01,130, including 2,48,560 males and 2,52,570 females. In urban areas, it is 29,248, including 14,171 males and 15,077 females.
- Overall population density of Jashpur district is around 146 people per km². Rural areas have about 135 people per km². Urban areas have about 963 people per km².