Narayanpur

Narayanpur is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Narayanpur is 4,653 km² including 4,632.60 km² rural area and 20.40 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Narayanpur has a population of 1,39,820 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,106 while rural population is 1,17,714. Narayanpur has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 30.05 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,982 houses in the district, including 4,914 urban houses and 23,068 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 375 villages in narayanpur district.

The Narayanpur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Orchha is the largest tehsil in narayanpur district covering area of 3409.90 km² while Narayanpur is the smallest tehsil in narayanpur district covering area of 1243.10 km². Narayanpur is the most populous whereas Orchha is the least populous tehsil in narayanpur district. There are 2 tehsils in Narayanpur district. Here is the list of all Narayanpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Narayanpur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Narayanpur1,2431,04,870
2Orchha3,41034,950

Population of Narayanpur District

The population of Narayanpur 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 Narayanpur, 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 1,39,820 1,17,714 22,106
Total Male Population 70,104 58,653 11,451
Total Female Population 69,716 59,061 10,655
Child Population (Age 0–6) 23,358 20,823 2,535
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,744 10,432 1,312
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,614 10,391 1,223
Literate Population 56,621 40,467 16,154
Literate Male Population 33,449 24,246 9,203
Literate Female Population 23,172 16,221 6,951
Illiterate Population 83,199 77,247 5,952
Illiterate Male Population 36,655 34,407 2,248
Illiterate Female Population 46,544 42,840 3,704
Households 27,982 23,068 4,914

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Narayanpur. 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 4,979 3,803 1,176
SC Male Population 2,518 1,918 600
SC Female Population 2,461 1,885 576
Total ST Population 1,08,161 97,372 10,789
ST Male Population 53,518 47,933 5,585
ST Female Population 54,643 49,439 5,204
Population Density 30 / km² 25 / km² 1,084 / km²