Khadganva Tehsil - Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B), Chhattisgarh
Khadganva is an administrative tehsil in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Khadganva is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 1,027 km², including 943.14 km² rural area and 83.85 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khadganva Tehsil
Khadganva Tehsil has a total of 44 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 | Bahalpur | Rural | Thaggaon |
| 2 | Baherabandh | Rural | Sakada |
| 3 | Barampur | Rural | Barampur |
| 4 | Bardar | Rural | Bardar |
| 5 | Belbehara | Rural | Belbahra |
| 6 | Belkamar | Rural | Belkamar |
| 7 | Bodemuda | Rural | Bodemuda |
| 8 | Chhote Kaluwa | Rural | Chhote Kalua |
| 9 | Chopan | Rural | Koteya |
| 10 | Dewadand | Rural | Devadnad |
| 11 | Dhanpur | Rural | Dhanpur |
| 12 | Dhauramuda | Rural | Jaraundha |
| 13 | Dhawalpur | Rural | Dhawalpur |
| 14 | Duggi | Rural | Duggi |
| 15 | Giddhmudi | Rural | Giddhmudi |
| 16 | Jaroudha | Rural | Jaraundha |
| 17 | Katkona | Rural | Katkona |
| 18 | Khadgawan | Rural | Khadgawan |
| 19 | Kochaka | Rural | Devadnad |
| 20 | Koda | Rural | Koda |
| 21 | Kondangi | Rural | Kondangi |
| 22 | Koteya | Rural | Koteya |
| 23 | Lakdapara | Rural | Lakdapara |
| 24 | Lalpur | Rural | Belbahra |
| 25 | Magaura | Rural | Mangora |
| 26 | Mahadeopali | Rural | Painari |
| 27 | Majhauli | Rural | Majhauli |
| 28 | Mendra | Rural | Mendra |
| 29 | Neori | Rural | Neori |
| 30 | Painari | Rural | Painari |
| 31 | Parsamuda | Rural | Jaraundha |
| 32 | Pendari | Rural | Pendri |
| 33 | Phunga | Rural | Funga |
| 34 | Piparbahara | Rural | Piparbahara |
| 35 | Podidih | Rural | Pondidih |
| 36 | Ratanpur | Rural | Ratanpur |
| 37 | Sainda | Rural | Saida |
| 38 | Sakada | Rural | Sakada |
| 39 | Salka | Rural | Salka |
| 40 | Sarastal | Rural | Salka |
| 41 | Shivpur | Rural | Shivpur |
| 42 | Singhat | Rural | Singhat |
| 43 | Singhpur | Rural | Pondidih |
| 44 | Thaggaon | Rural | Thaggaon |
Population of Khadganva Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Khadganva Tehsil has a total population of 1,73,747 people, consisting of 88,363 males and 85,384 females. There are 38,355 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 169 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,73,747 | 1,04,440 | 69,307 |
| Male Population | 88,363 | 52,307 | 36,056 |
| Female Population | 85,384 | 52,133 | 33,251 |
| Total Households | 38,355 | 22,872 | 15,483 |
| Population Density | 169 / km² | 111 / km² | 827 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,01,883 literate people and 24,365 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,579 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 83,354 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) | 24,365 | 17,506 | 6,859 |
| Literate Population | 1,01,883 | 51,758 | 50,125 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,864 | 52,682 | 19,182 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,579 | 6,360 | 9,219 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 83,354 | 74,451 | 8,903 |
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.