Rajnandgaon
Rajnandgaon is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Rajnandgaon district is 8,070 km², which includes 7,910.66 km² of rural area and 159.34 km² of urban area. There are about 1,600 villages in Rajnandgaon district.
For administrative convenience, Rajnandgaon district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Chhuikhadan is the largest tehsil in rajnandgaon district covering area of 1341.96 km² while Dongargaon is the smallest tehsil in rajnandgaon district covering area of 433.89 km². Rajnandgaon is the most populous whereas Mohla is the least populous tehsil in rajnandgaon district. There are 9 tehsils in Rajnandgaon district. Here is the list of all Rajnandgaon Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Rajnandgaon District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambagarh | 552 | 1,08,334 |
| 2 | Chhuikhadan | 1,342 | 1,76,222 |
| 3 | Chhuriya | 1,022 | 1,78,506 |
| 4 | Dongargaon | 434 | 1,34,767 |
| 5 | Dongargarh | 1,045 | 2,08,117 |
| 6 | Khairagarh | 991 | 1,92,222 |
| 7 | Manpur | 1,141 | 88,619 |
| 8 | Mohla | 798 | 86,994 |
| 9 | Rajnandgaon | 745 | 3,63,352 |
Population of Rajnandgaon District
The population of Rajnandgaon 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 Rajnandgaon, 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 | 15,37,133 | 12,64,621 | 2,72,512 |
| Total Male Population | 7,62,855 | 6,26,212 | 1,36,643 |
| Total Female Population | 7,74,278 | 6,38,409 | 1,35,869 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,09,575 | 1,77,564 | 32,011 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,05,508 | 89,103 | 16,405 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,04,067 | 88,461 | 15,606 |
| Literate Population | 10,08,379 | 8,02,926 | 2,05,453 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,61,355 | 4,51,224 | 1,10,131 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,47,024 | 3,51,702 | 95,322 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,28,754 | 4,61,695 | 67,059 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,01,500 | 1,74,988 | 26,512 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,27,254 | 2,86,707 | 40,547 |
| Households | 3,18,488 | 2,58,688 | 59,800 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Rajnandgaon district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Rajnandgaon district is 15,37,133, including 7,62,855 males and 7,74,278 females. In rural areas, it is 12,64,621, including 6,26,212 males and 6,38,409 females. In urban areas, it is 2,72,512, including 1,36,643 males and 1,35,869 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Rajnandgaon district is 2,09,575, including 1,05,508 boys and 1,04,067 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,77,564, including 89,103 boys and 88,461 girls. In urban areas, it is 32,011, including 16,405 boys and 15,606 girls.
- Literate population in Rajnandgaon district is around 10,08,379, including 5,61,355 males and 4,47,024 females. In rural areas, it is 8,02,926, including 4,51,224 males and 3,51,702 females. In urban areas, it is 2,05,453, including 1,10,131 males and 95,322 females.
- Illiterate population in Rajnandgaon district is about 5,28,754, including 2,01,500 males and 3,27,254 females. In rural areas, it is 4,61,695, including 1,74,988 males and 2,86,707 females. In urban areas, it is 67,059, including 26,512 males and 40,547 females.
- There are about 3,18,488 households in Rajnandgaon district, including 2,58,688 in rural areas and 59,800 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Rajnandgaon. 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 | 1,56,623 | 1,18,079 | 38,544 |
| SC Male Population | 76,979 | 58,112 | 18,867 |
| SC Female Population | 79,644 | 59,967 | 19,677 |
| Total ST Population | 4,05,194 | 3,85,785 | 19,409 |
| ST Male Population | 1,98,032 | 1,88,600 | 9,432 |
| ST Female Population | 2,07,162 | 1,97,185 | 9,977 |
| Population Density | 191 / km² | 160 / km² | 1,710 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Rajnandgaon district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajnandgaon district is approximately 1,56,623, including 76,979 males and 79,644 females. In rural areas, it is 1,18,079, including 58,112 males and 59,967 females. In urban areas, it is 38,544, including 18,867 males and 19,677 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajnandgaon district is about 4,05,194, including 1,98,032 males and 2,07,162 females. In rural areas, it is 3,85,785, including 1,88,600 males and 1,97,185 females. In urban areas, it is 19,409, including 9,432 males and 9,977 females.
- Overall population density of Rajnandgaon district is around 191 people per km². Rural areas have about 160 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,710 people per km².