Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh
Narayanpur District is an administrative district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated about 280 km from Raipur, the state capital of Chhattisgarh. The district headquarters is located at Narayanpur. Hindi, Gondi and Halbi are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 4,653 km², including 4,632.60 km² of rural area and 20.40 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Narayanpur District
Narayanpur District is divided into 4 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 432 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhotedongar | 55 | — |
| 2 | Kohkameta | 168 | — |
| 3 | Narayanpur | 126 | 1,243.10 |
| 4 | Orchha | 83 | 3,409.90 |
Population of Narayanpur District
As per the Census 2011, Narayanpur District has a total population of 1,39,820 people, consisting of 70,104 males and 69,716 females. There are 27,982 households in the district with an average population density of 30 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,39,820 | 1,17,714 | 22,106 |
| Male Population | 70,104 | 58,653 | 11,451 |
| Female Population | 69,716 | 59,061 | 10,655 |
| Total Households | 27,982 | 23,068 | 4,914 |
| Population Density | 30 / km² | 25 / km² | 1,084 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 56,621 literate people and 23,358 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,979 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,08,161 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) | 23,358 | 20,823 | 2,535 |
| Literate Population | 56,621 | 40,467 | 16,154 |
| Illiterate Population | 83,199 | 77,247 | 5,952 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,979 | 3,803 | 1,176 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,08,161 | 97,372 | 10,789 |
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.