Abhanpur Tehsil - Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Abhanpur is an administrative tehsil in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Abhanpur is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Abhanpur Junction, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 600 km², including 574.36 km² rural area and 26.08 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Abhanpur Tehsil
Abhanpur Tehsil has a total of 55 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 | Abhanpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Amadi | Rural | Amadi |
| 3 | Amner | Rural | Amner |
| 4 | Baktara-2 (Baktara) | Rural | Baktara |
| 5 | Belar | Rural | Belar |
| 6 | Beldih (Belbhatha) | Rural | Girola |
| 7 | Bendri-2 (Bendri) | Rural | Bendri |
| 8 | Bharenga | Rural | Bharenga |
| 9 | Bhatapara | Rural | Bhathapara(Be) |
| 10 | Bhatgaon-2 | Rural | Bhatgaon |
| 11 | Bhurkoni | Rural | Raweli |
| 12 | Biroda | Rural | Biroda |
| 13 | Chhachhanpairi | Rural | Chhachhanpairi |
| 14 | Dhondara | Rural | Dhondara |
| 15 | Dhusera | Rural | Dhusera |
| 16 | Gatapar | Rural | Gatapar |
| 17 | Girhola | Rural | Girola |
| 18 | Gotiyardih | Rural | Gotiyardih |
| 19 | Jhanki | Rural | Jhanki |
| 20 | Julum | Rural | Julum |
| 21 | Kanhera | Rural | Kanhera |
| 22 | Kendri | Rural | Kendri |
| 23 | Khanduwa | Rural | Khanduwa |
| 24 | Khatti | Rural | Khatti |
| 25 | Khilora | Rural | Khilora |
| 26 | Khorpa | Rural | Khorpa |
| 27 | Kolar | Rural | Kolar |
| 28 | Kopedih | Rural | Bhathapara(Be) |
| 29 | Lamkeni | Rural | Lamkeni |
| 30 | Mohdi-2 (Mohadi) | Rural | Mohdi |
| 31 | Mudpar Alias Bhewadih | Rural | Bhelwadih |
| 32 | Mundra | Rural | Mundra |
| 33 | Nahana Chandi | Rural | Chandi |
| 34 | Nayakbandha | Rural | Nayakbandha |
| 35 | Nimora-2 (Nimora) | Rural | Nimora |
| 36 | Pacheda-2 (Pacheda) | Rural | Pacheda |
| 37 | Palaud -2 (Palaud) | Rural | Palaud |
| 38 | Parsada-4 (Parsada) | Rural | Parsada(Mand) |
| 39 | Parsatti-2 (Parsatti) | Rural | Bendri |
| 40 | Parsulidih | Rural | Parsulidih |
| 41 | Rakhi-2 (Rakhi) | Rural | Bhathapara(Be) |
| 42 | Raweli | Rural | Raweli |
| 43 | Sakari-4 (Sakari) | Rural | Sankari |
| 44 | Salauni (Saloni) | Rural | Salouni |
| 45 | Sarakhi (Sarkhi) | Rural | Sarkhi |
| 46 | Satpara | Rural | Satpara |
| 47 | Seoni-2 (Seoni) | Rural | Seoni |
| 48 | Singar Bhatha | Rural | Singarbhatha |
| 49 | Sonpairi-2 (Sonpairi) | Rural | Sonpairi |
| 50 | Tekari | Rural | Tekari |
| 51 | Thelka Bhandha (Thelka) | Rural | Thelkabandha |
| 52 | Tuta | Rural | Tuta |
| 53 | Ulba | Rural | Ulba |
| 54 | Uparwara | Rural | Uparwara |
| 55 | Urla | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Abhanpur Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Abhanpur Tehsil has a total population of 2,42,089 people, consisting of 1,21,042 males and 1,21,047 females. There are 49,182 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 403 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,42,089 | 1,98,342 | 43,747 |
| Male Population | 1,21,042 | 99,153 | 21,889 |
| Female Population | 1,21,047 | 99,189 | 21,858 |
| Total Households | 49,182 | 39,945 | 9,237 |
| Population Density | 403 / km² | 345 / km² | 1,677 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,57,788 literate people and 35,516 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 44,855 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,304 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) | 35,516 | 29,801 | 5,715 |
| Literate Population | 1,57,788 | 1,26,922 | 30,866 |
| Illiterate Population | 84,301 | 71,420 | 12,881 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 44,855 | 37,459 | 7,396 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,304 | 11,541 | 1,763 |
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.