Korba
Korba is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Korba district is 6,598 km², which includes 6,321.50 km² of rural area and 276.50 km² of urban area. There are about 707 villages in Korba district.
For administrative convenience, Korba 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.
Poundi-Uproda is the largest tehsil in korba district covering area of 2075.32 km² while Katghora is the smallest tehsil in korba district covering area of 570.92 km². Korba is the most populous whereas Kartala is the least populous tehsil in korba district. There are 5 tehsils in Korba district. Here is the list of all Korba Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Korba District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartala | 662 | 1,45,796 |
| 2 | Katghora | 571 | 3,04,058 |
| 3 | Korba | 1,996 | 3,69,257 |
| 4 | Pali | 1,294 | 1,98,746 |
| 5 | Poundi Uproda | 2,075 | 1,88,783 |
Population of Korba District
The population of Korba 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 Korba, 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 | 12,06,640 | 7,60,350 | 4,46,290 |
| Total Male Population | 6,12,915 | 3,81,424 | 2,31,491 |
| Total Female Population | 5,93,725 | 3,78,926 | 2,14,799 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,72,016 | 1,15,442 | 56,574 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 87,487 | 58,275 | 29,212 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,529 | 57,167 | 27,362 |
| Literate Population | 7,48,759 | 4,22,750 | 3,26,009 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,33,391 | 2,49,864 | 1,83,527 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,15,368 | 1,72,886 | 1,42,482 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,57,881 | 3,37,600 | 1,20,281 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,79,524 | 1,31,560 | 47,964 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,78,357 | 2,06,040 | 72,317 |
| Households | 2,80,073 | 1,80,218 | 99,855 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Korba district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Korba district is 12,06,640, including 6,12,915 males and 5,93,725 females. In rural areas, it is 7,60,350, including 3,81,424 males and 3,78,926 females. In urban areas, it is 4,46,290, including 2,31,491 males and 2,14,799 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Korba district is 1,72,016, including 87,487 boys and 84,529 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,15,442, including 58,275 boys and 57,167 girls. In urban areas, it is 56,574, including 29,212 boys and 27,362 girls.
- Literate population in Korba district is around 7,48,759, including 4,33,391 males and 3,15,368 females. In rural areas, it is 4,22,750, including 2,49,864 males and 1,72,886 females. In urban areas, it is 3,26,009, including 1,83,527 males and 1,42,482 females.
- Illiterate population in Korba district is about 4,57,881, including 1,79,524 males and 2,78,357 females. In rural areas, it is 3,37,600, including 1,31,560 males and 2,06,040 females. In urban areas, it is 1,20,281, including 47,964 males and 72,317 females.
- There are about 2,80,073 households in Korba district, including 1,80,218 in rural areas and 99,855 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Korba. 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 | 1,24,679 | 67,843 | 56,836 |
| SC Male Population | 63,446 | 34,246 | 29,200 |
| SC Female Population | 61,233 | 33,597 | 27,636 |
| Total ST Population | 4,93,559 | 4,34,129 | 59,430 |
| ST Male Population | 2,46,323 | 2,16,320 | 30,003 |
| ST Female Population | 2,47,236 | 2,17,809 | 29,427 |
| Population Density | 183 / km² | 120 / km² | 1,614 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Korba district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Korba district is approximately 1,24,679, including 63,446 males and 61,233 females. In rural areas, it is 67,843, including 34,246 males and 33,597 females. In urban areas, it is 56,836, including 29,200 males and 27,636 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Korba district is about 4,93,559, including 2,46,323 males and 2,47,236 females. In rural areas, it is 4,34,129, including 2,16,320 males and 2,17,809 females. In urban areas, it is 59,430, including 30,003 males and 29,427 females.
- Overall population density of Korba district is around 183 people per km². Rural areas have about 120 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,614 people per km².