Mahasamund
Mahasamund is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Mahasamund district is 4,790 km², which includes 4,730.68 km² of rural area and 59.32 km² of urban area. There are about 1,112 villages in Mahasamund district.
For administrative convenience, Mahasamund 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.
There are 5 tehsils in Mahasamund district. Here is the list of all Mahasamund Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mahasamund District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagbahra | 1,123 | 1,93,359 |
| 2 | Basna | 684 | 1,75,617 |
| 3 | Mahasamund | 1,015 | 2,64,115 |
| 4 | Pithora | 974 | 2,04,666 |
| 5 | Saraipali | 994 | 1,94,997 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bagbahra is the largest tehsil in mahasamund district by area, while Mahasamund is the largest by population. Basna is the smallest tehsil in mahasamund district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bagbahra | Mahasamund |
| Smallest Tehsil | Basna | Basna |
Population of Mahasamund District
The population of Mahasamund 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 Mahasamund, 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 | 10,32,754 | 9,12,602 | 1,20,152 |
| Total Male Population | 5,11,967 | 4,51,691 | 60,276 |
| Total Female Population | 5,20,787 | 4,60,911 | 59,876 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,448 | 1,19,269 | 15,179 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 68,207 | 60,428 | 7,779 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,241 | 58,841 | 7,400 |
| Literate Population | 6,37,963 | 5,52,067 | 85,896 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,64,089 | 3,17,171 | 46,918 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,73,874 | 2,34,896 | 38,978 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,94,791 | 3,60,535 | 34,256 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,47,878 | 1,34,520 | 13,358 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,46,913 | 2,26,015 | 20,898 |
| Households | 2,48,561 | 2,21,535 | 27,026 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mahasamund district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mahasamund district is 10,32,754, including 5,11,967 males and 5,20,787 females. In rural areas, it is 9,12,602, including 4,51,691 males and 4,60,911 females. In urban areas, it is 1,20,152, including 60,276 males and 59,876 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mahasamund district is 1,34,448, including 68,207 boys and 66,241 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,19,269, including 60,428 boys and 58,841 girls. In urban areas, it is 15,179, including 7,779 boys and 7,400 girls.
- Literate population in Mahasamund district is around 6,37,963, including 3,64,089 males and 2,73,874 females. In rural areas, it is 5,52,067, including 3,17,171 males and 2,34,896 females. In urban areas, it is 85,896, including 46,918 males and 38,978 females.
- Illiterate population in Mahasamund district is about 3,94,791, including 1,47,878 males and 2,46,913 females. In rural areas, it is 3,60,535, including 1,34,520 males and 2,26,015 females. In urban areas, it is 34,256, including 13,358 males and 20,898 females.
- There are about 2,48,561 households in Mahasamund district, including 2,21,535 in rural areas and 27,026 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mahasamund. 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 | 1,39,581 | 1,20,662 | 18,919 |
| SC Male Population | 68,968 | 59,686 | 9,282 |
| SC Female Population | 70,613 | 60,976 | 9,637 |
| Total ST Population | 2,79,896 | 2,70,124 | 9,772 |
| ST Male Population | 1,37,339 | 1,32,597 | 4,742 |
| ST Female Population | 1,42,557 | 1,37,527 | 5,030 |
| Population Density | 216 / km² | 193 / km² | 2,025 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mahasamund district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahasamund district is approximately 1,39,581, including 68,968 males and 70,613 females. In rural areas, it is 1,20,662, including 59,686 males and 60,976 females. In urban areas, it is 18,919, including 9,282 males and 9,637 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mahasamund district is about 2,79,896, including 1,37,339 males and 1,42,557 females. In rural areas, it is 2,70,124, including 1,32,597 males and 1,37,527 females. In urban areas, it is 9,772, including 4,742 males and 5,030 females.
- Overall population density of Mahasamund district is around 216 people per km². Rural areas have about 193 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,025 people per km².