Chhindgarh Tehsil - Sukma, Chhattisgarh
Chhindgarh is an administrative tehsil in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chhindgarh is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 980 km², including 979.64 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1064 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chhindgarh Tehsil
Chhindgarh Tehsil has a total of 57 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 | Andumpal | Rural | Keratong |
| 2 | Atkariras | Rural | Adhikariras |
| 3 | Bakulaghat | Rural | Bakulaghat |
| 4 | Bhandarras | Rural | Adhikariras |
| 5 | Birsathpal | Rural | Birsathpal |
| 6 | Chhindgarh | Rural | Chindgarh |
| 7 | Chhuragatta | Rural | Patinaikras |
| 8 | Chikaras | Rural | Chipurpal |
| 9 | Chipurpal | Rural | Chipurpal |
| 10 | Choupel | Rural | Murrepal |
| 11 | Chuleras | Rural | Pusgunna |
| 12 | Dabba | Rural | Dabba |
| 13 | Dhanikodta | Rural | Kunna |
| 14 | Dhobanpal | Rural | Dhobanpal |
| 15 | Doleras | Rural | Doleras(New Panchayat) |
| 16 | Ganjenar | Rural | Ganjenar |
| 17 | Garipal | Rural | Michvar |
| 18 | Gorli | Rural | Gorli |
| 19 | Gudra | Rural | Gudra |
| 20 | Gumma | Rural | Gumma |
| 21 | Hikmiras | Rural | Chipurpal |
| 22 | Irpa | Rural | Doleras(New Panchayat) |
| 23 | Itagupha | Rural | Pendalnar |
| 24 | Jangampal | Rural | Netanar |
| 25 | Kanjipani | Rural | Kanjipani |
| 26 | Kawasiras | Rural | Kawasiras |
| 27 | Keratong | Rural | Keratong |
| 28 | Kikirpal | Rural | Kikirpal |
| 29 | Kodripal | Rural | Kodripal |
| 30 | Kundanpal | Rural | Kundanpal |
| 31 | Kunna | Rural | Kunna |
| 32 | Mahima | Rural | Keratong |
| 33 | Mekhawaya | Rural | Mekhawaya |
| 34 | Michwar | Rural | Michvar |
| 35 | Mundum | Rural | Doleras(New Panchayat) |
| 36 | Murrepal | Rural | Murrepal |
| 37 | Mutheli | Rural | Pendalnar |
| 38 | Nayanar | Rural | Gorli |
| 39 | Netanar | Rural | Netanar |
| 40 | Oler | Rural | Oler |
| 41 | Pakela | Rural | Pakela |
| 42 | Patinikras | Rural | Patinaikras |
| 43 | Pendalnar | Rural | Pendalnar |
| 44 | Phandiwar | Rural | Kundanpal |
| 45 | Pondum | Rural | Pondum |
| 46 | Pujaripal | Rural | Chindgarh |
| 47 | Pusgunna | Rural | Pusgunna |
| 48 | Rajamunda | Rural | Rajamunda |
| 49 | Rasawaya | Rural | Pendalnar |
| 50 | Ratinaikras | Rural | Birsathpal |
| 51 | Reddipal | Rural | Bakulaghat |
| 52 | Rokel | Rural | Rokel |
| 53 | Sitapal | Rural | Oler |
| 54 | Talnar | Rural | Talnar |
| 55 | Tumakpal | Rural | Kikirpal |
| 56 | Udlatarai | Rural | Rajamunda |
| 57 | Urmapal | Rural | Urmapal |
Population of Chhindgarh Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Chhindgarh Tehsil has a total population of 79,672 people, consisting of 38,599 males and 41,073 females. There are 17,577 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 81 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,672 | 79,672 | 0 |
| Male Population | 38,599 | 38,599 | 0 |
| Female Population | 41,073 | 41,073 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,577 | 17,577 | 0 |
| Population Density | 81 / km² | 81 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 25,701 literate people and 13,042 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 459 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 65,526 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) | 13,042 | 13,042 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,701 | 25,701 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,971 | 53,971 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 459 | 459 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 65,526 | 65,526 | 0 |
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.