Pathalgaon Tehsil - Jashpur, Chhattisgarh
Pathalgaon is an administrative tehsil in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pathalgaon is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 803 km², including 771.60 km² rural area and 31.83 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pathalgaon Tehsil
Pathalgaon Tehsil has a total of 57 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 | Bahenatangar | Rural | Bahanatangar |
| 2 | Balajhar | Rural | Balajhar |
| 3 | Bandiyakhar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Batura Bahar | Rural | Butrabahar |
| 5 | Batura Kachhar | Rural | Ila |
| 6 | Bildegi | Rural | Billdegi |
| 7 | Budhadand | Rural | Budhadand |
| 8 | Chandagarh | Rural | Chandagarh |
| 9 | Chandarpur | Rural | Chandrapur |
| 10 | Chaura Ama | Rural | Tirsoth |
| 11 | Diwanpur | Rural | Diwan Pur |
| 12 | Dudungjor | Rural | Dudungjor |
| 13 | Gala | Rural | Gala |
| 14 | Godhikalan | Rural | Godhi Kalyan |
| 15 | Hirapur | Rural | Gharjiyabathan |
| 16 | Ila | Rural | Ila |
| 17 | Jamjunwani | Rural | Jamjunwani |
| 18 | Jhakadpur | Rural | Jakhadpur |
| 19 | Joradol | Rural | Jora Dool |
| 20 | Kachhar | Rural | Kachar |
| 21 | Karmitikra | Rural | Karmitikra |
| 22 | Katangjor | Rural | Katangjor |
| 23 | Kerakachhar | Rural | Kerakachar |
| 24 | Khardhodhi | Rural | Khardhodhi |
| 25 | Kharkata | Rural | Kharkatta |
| 26 | Kilkila | Rural | Kilkilla |
| 27 | Kodekela (Gharjiyabathan) | Rural | Gharjiyabathan |
| 28 | Kudkelkhajari | Rural | Kudkel Khajiri |
| 29 | Kumekela | Rural | Kumekela |
| 30 | Kunkuri | Rural | Kunkuri |
| 31 | Ludeg | Rural | Ludeg |
| 32 | Madanpur Inchko | Rural | Injko |
| 33 | Makkapur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 34 | Mauhadarha | Rural | Jamjunwani |
| 35 | Mirzapur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 36 | Mudapara | Rural | Mudapara |
| 37 | Mudekela | Rural | Mudekela |
| 38 | Narayanpur | Rural | Kilkilla |
| 39 | Pakargaon | Rural | Pakergaon |
| 40 | Palidih | Rural | Palidih |
| 41 | Pandaripani Kalan | Rural | Pandripani |
| 42 | Pangswa | Rural | Pangsua |
| 43 | Patarapali | Rural | Patarapali |
| 44 | Patthalgaon | Urban | Not applicable |
| 45 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Raghunathpur |
| 46 | Rairuma Kalan | Rural | Sukharapara |
| 47 | Shekharpur | Rural | Shekarpur |
| 48 | Shivpur | Rural | Shivpur |
| 49 | Silipakhana | Rural | Khardhodhi |
| 50 | Surajgarh | Rural | Surajgarh |
| 51 | Sureshpur | Rural | Sureshpur |
| 52 | Susdega | Rural | Shusdega |
| 53 | Tamta | Rural | Tamta |
| 54 | Tildega | Rural | Tildega |
| 55 | Tirsonth | Rural | Tirsoth |
| 56 | Tuku Pakhana | Rural | Raghunathpur |
| 57 | Turua Ama | Rural | Pakergaon |
Population of Pathalgaon Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Pathalgaon Tehsil has a total population of 1,91,530 people, consisting of 95,480 males and 96,050 females. There are 43,215 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 238 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,91,530 | 1,68,112 | 23,418 |
| Male Population | 95,480 | 83,702 | 11,778 |
| Female Population | 96,050 | 84,410 | 11,640 |
| Total Households | 43,215 | 38,244 | 4,971 |
| Population Density | 238 / km² | 218 / km² | 736 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,04,613 literate people and 26,352 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,158 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,21,198 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) | 26,352 | 23,464 | 2,888 |
| Literate Population | 1,04,613 | 88,429 | 16,184 |
| Illiterate Population | 86,917 | 79,683 | 7,234 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,158 | 15,322 | 2,836 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,21,198 | 1,12,332 | 8,866 |
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.