Rajnandgaon
Rajnandgaon is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Rajnandgaon is 8,070 km² including 7,910.66 km² rural area and 159.34 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Rajnandgaon has a population of 15,37,133 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,72,512 while rural population is 12,64,621. Rajnandgaon has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 190.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,18,488 houses in the district, including 59,800 urban houses and 2,58,688 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,600 villages in rajnandgaon district.
The Rajnandgaon 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.
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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |