Kabeerdham
Kabeerdham is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Kabeerdham district is 4,235 km², which includes 4,178.85 km² of rural area and 56.15 km² of urban area. There are about 957 villages in Kabeerdham district.
For administrative convenience, Kabeerdham 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.
Bodla is the largest tehsil in kabeerdham district by area while Pandariya is the largest tehsil by population. Sahaspur Lohara is the smallest tehsil in kabeerdham district by both area and population. There are 4 tehsils in Kabeerdham district. Here is the list of all Kabeerdham Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kabeerdham District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodla | 1,880 | 1,87,121 |
| 2 | Kawardha | 641 | 2,27,231 |
| 3 | Pandariya | 1,145 | 2,55,936 |
| 4 | Sahaspur Lohara | 569 | 1,52,238 |
Population of Kabeerdham District
The population of Kabeerdham 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 Kabeerdham, 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 | 8,22,526 | 7,35,131 | 87,395 |
| Total Male Population | 4,12,058 | 3,67,941 | 44,117 |
| Total Female Population | 4,10,468 | 3,67,190 | 43,278 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,41,904 | 1,28,957 | 12,947 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 71,571 | 64,914 | 6,657 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 70,333 | 64,043 | 6,290 |
| Literate Population | 4,14,167 | 3,57,301 | 56,866 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,48,503 | 2,16,986 | 31,517 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,65,664 | 1,40,315 | 25,349 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,08,359 | 3,77,830 | 30,529 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,63,555 | 1,50,955 | 12,600 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,44,804 | 2,26,875 | 17,929 |
| Households | 1,78,446 | 1,59,300 | 19,146 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kabeerdham district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kabeerdham district is 8,22,526, including 4,12,058 males and 4,10,468 females. In rural areas, it is 7,35,131, including 3,67,941 males and 3,67,190 females. In urban areas, it is 87,395, including 44,117 males and 43,278 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kabeerdham district is 1,41,904, including 71,571 boys and 70,333 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,28,957, including 64,914 boys and 64,043 girls. In urban areas, it is 12,947, including 6,657 boys and 6,290 girls.
- Literate population in Kabeerdham district is around 4,14,167, including 2,48,503 males and 1,65,664 females. In rural areas, it is 3,57,301, including 2,16,986 males and 1,40,315 females. In urban areas, it is 56,866, including 31,517 males and 25,349 females.
- Illiterate population in Kabeerdham district is about 4,08,359, including 1,63,555 males and 2,44,804 females. In rural areas, it is 3,77,830, including 1,50,955 males and 2,26,875 females. In urban areas, it is 30,529, including 12,600 males and 17,929 females.
- There are about 1,78,446 households in Kabeerdham district, including 1,59,300 in rural areas and 19,146 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kabeerdham. 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 | 1,19,798 | 1,04,474 | 15,324 |
| SC Male Population | 60,154 | 52,490 | 7,664 |
| SC Female Population | 59,644 | 51,984 | 7,660 |
| Total ST Population | 1,67,043 | 1,59,983 | 7,060 |
| ST Male Population | 82,597 | 79,123 | 3,474 |
| ST Female Population | 84,446 | 80,860 | 3,586 |
| Population Density | 194 / km² | 176 / km² | 1,556 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kabeerdham district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kabeerdham district is approximately 1,19,798, including 60,154 males and 59,644 females. In rural areas, it is 1,04,474, including 52,490 males and 51,984 females. In urban areas, it is 15,324, including 7,664 males and 7,660 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kabeerdham district is about 1,67,043, including 82,597 males and 84,446 females. In rural areas, it is 1,59,983, including 79,123 males and 80,860 females. In urban areas, it is 7,060, including 3,474 males and 3,586 females.
- Overall population density of Kabeerdham district is around 194 people per km². Rural areas have about 176 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,556 people per km².