Mainpat Tehsil - Surguja, Chhattisgarh
Mainpat is an administrative tehsil in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mainpat is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 407 km², including 406.58 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mainpat Tehsil
Mainpat Tehsil has a total of 46 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 | Amgaon | Rural | Amgaon |
| 2 | Asgawan | Rural | Asgawan |
| 3 | Askara Alias Madwasarai | Rural | Askara |
| 4 | Bandana | Rural | Bandana |
| 5 | Barima | Rural | Barima |
| 6 | Bisarpani | Rural | Bisarpani |
| 7 | Chainpur | Rural | Chainpur |
| 8 | Chidapara | Rural | Chidapara |
| 9 | Dangbuda | Rural | Dangbuda |
| 10 | Harramar | Rural | Harramar |
| 11 | Jajga | Rural | Jajga |
| 12 | Jamdhodhi | Rural | Jamdhodhi |
| 13 | Jamkani | Rural | Jamkani |
| 14 | Kadnai | Rural | Kadnai |
| 15 | Kaljiwa Alias Maltipur | Rural | Kaljiwa |
| 16 | Kamleshwarpur | Rural | Kamleshwarpur |
| 17 | Kandraja | Rural | Uranga |
| 18 | Karabel | Rural | Karabel |
| 19 | Karamha | Rural | Karamha |
| 20 | Katkalo | Rural | Katkalo |
| 21 | Kesara | Rural | Kesara |
| 22 | Khadgaon | Rural | Khadgaon |
| 23 | Kot | Rural | Kot |
| 24 | Kotchhal | Rural | Kotchhal |
| 25 | Kudaridih | Rural | Kudaridih |
| 26 | Kuniya | Rural | Kuniya |
| 27 | Kunkuri Khurd | Rural | Kunkuri Khurd |
| 28 | Laleya | Rural | Sarbhanja |
| 29 | Lurena | Rural | Lurena |
| 30 | Maharanipur | Rural | Maharanipur |
| 31 | Narbadapur | Rural | Narmadapur |
| 32 | Paiga | Rural | Paiga |
| 33 | Parpatiya | Rural | Parpatiya |
| 34 | Pathrai | Rural | Pathrai |
| 35 | Pent | Rural | Pent |
| 36 | Pidiya | Rural | Pidiya |
| 37 | Rajapur | Rural | Rajapur |
| 38 | Rajkheta | Rural | Rajkheta |
| 39 | Ropakhar | Rural | Ropakhar |
| 40 | Salainagar | Rural | Salainagar |
| 41 | Samaniya | Rural | Samaniya |
| 42 | Sapnadar | Rural | Sapnadar |
| 43 | Sarbhanja | Rural | Sarbhanja |
| 44 | Supalga | Rural | Supalga |
| 45 | Udumkela | Rural | Udumkela |
| 46 | Uranga | Rural | Uranga |
Population of Mainpat Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Mainpat Tehsil has a total population of 76,573 people, consisting of 38,703 males and 37,870 females. There are 16,869 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 188 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76,573 | 76,573 | 0 |
| Male Population | 38,703 | 38,703 | 0 |
| Female Population | 37,870 | 37,870 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,869 | 16,869 | 0 |
| Population Density | 188 / km² | 188 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 29,642 literate people and 13,577 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,293 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 58,322 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) | 13,577 | 13,577 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 29,642 | 29,642 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,931 | 46,931 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,293 | 2,293 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 58,322 | 58,322 | 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.