Raipur Tehsil - Chhattisgarh
Raipur 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. Raipur is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Mandhar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 653 km², including 426.73 km² rural area and 226.40 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Raipur Tehsil
Raipur Tehsil has a total of 59 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 | Ama Seoni | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Amlidih | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Atari | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Banarsi | Rural | Banrasi |
| 5 | Bhanpuri | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Bhatgaon-1 (Bhatgaon) | Rural | Bhatgaon |
| 7 | Bhathagaon | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Boria Kalan | Rural | Boriyakala |
| 9 | Boriakhurd (Og) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Chandandih | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Changorabhatha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Chirhuldih | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Daganiya | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Daldalsivni | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Datrenga | Rural | Datrenga |
| 16 | Deopuri (Og) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Dhaneli-2 (Dhaneli) | Rural | Dhaneli(Bhat) |
| 18 | Dharampura | Rural | Dharampura |
| 19 | Doma-1 (Doma) | Rural | Doma |
| 20 | Dumartalab | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Dumartarai | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Dunda | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Fafadih | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Fundhar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Godwara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Gogaon | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Gudhiyari | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Jarway Urf Hirapur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Jora | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Kachana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Kandul | Rural | Kandul |
| 32 | Kanpa | Urban | Not applicable |
| 33 | Kathadih (Kanthathi) | Rural | Kathathih |
| 34 | Khamtarai | Urban | Not applicable |
| 35 | Kota | Urban | Not applicable |
| 36 | Labhandi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 37 | Mana | Rural | Manabusti |
| 38 | Mathpuraina | Urban | Not applicable |
| 39 | Mova | Urban | Not applicable |
| 40 | Mujgahan | Rural | Mujgahan |
| 41 | Nakati | Rural | Nakti |
| 42 | Pandritarai | Urban | Not applicable |
| 43 | Pirda-2 (Pirda) | Rural | Pirda |
| 44 | Purena | Urban | Not applicable |
| 45 | Raipur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 46 | Raipura | Urban | Not applicable |
| 47 | Saddu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 48 | Sankari -3 (Sakari) | Rural | Sankri |
| 49 | Sarona | Urban | Not applicable |
| 50 | Sejbahar | Rural | Sejbahar |
| 51 | Serikhedi | Rural | Serikhedi |
| 52 | Shankarnagar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 53 | Sondongari | Urban | Not applicable |
| 54 | Tatibandh | Urban | Not applicable |
| 55 | Telibandha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 56 | Temri | Rural | Temri |
| 57 | Tikrapara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 58 | Tulsi -2 (Tulsi) | Rural | Tulsi |
| 59 | Urkura | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Raipur Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Raipur Tehsil has a total population of 13,66,141 people, consisting of 7,01,837 males and 6,64,304 females. There are 2,88,775 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 2,092 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,66,141 | 2,11,052 | 11,55,089 |
| Male Population | 7,01,837 | 1,06,972 | 5,94,865 |
| Female Population | 6,64,304 | 1,04,080 | 5,60,224 |
| Total Households | 2,88,775 | 41,654 | 2,47,121 |
| Population Density | 2,092 / km² | 495 / km² | 5,102 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 9,89,139 literate people and 1,84,830 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,83,906 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 58,216 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) | 1,84,830 | 32,652 | 1,52,178 |
| Literate Population | 9,89,139 | 1,32,842 | 8,56,297 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,77,002 | 78,210 | 2,98,792 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,83,906 | 38,068 | 1,45,838 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 58,216 | 7,799 | 50,417 |
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.