Premnagar
Premnagar is a Town and Tehsil in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Premnagar Block (CD) is 03246. The total area of Premnagar Tehsil is 576 km², which includes 564.15 km² of rural area and 12.06 km² of urban area. Premnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Premnagar Tehsil
Premnagar Tehsil has a total of 46 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Premnagar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhaypur | Kantaroli | Premnagar (6 km) |
| 2 | Anantpur | Anantpur | Premnagar (12 km) |
| 3 | Annapurna | Annapurna | Premnagar (12 km) |
| 4 | Bakalo | Bakalo | Premnagar (10 km) |
| 5 | Bakirma | Bakirma | Premnagar (10 km) |
| 6 | Baldevnagar | Vindhyachal | Premnagar (25 km) |
| 7 | Bhagwanpur | Bhagwanpur | Premnagar (10 km) |
| 8 | Bramhapur | Brahmpur | Premnagar (8 km) |
| 9 | Brandawan | Brindawan | Premnagar (13 km) |
| 10 | Chandannagar | Chandannagar | Premnagar (6 km) |
| 11 | Durgapur | Durgapur | Surajpur (32 km) |
| 12 | Gouripur | Gouripur | Premnagar (18 km) |
| 13 | Hariharpur | Hariharpur | Premnagar (30 km) |
| 14 | Jaipur | Kotal | Premnagar (13 km) |
| 15 | Janardanpur | Shivnagar | Premnagar (22 km) |
| 16 | Kalipur | Nawaparakhurd | Surajpur (23 km) |
| 17 | Kanakpur | Gouripur | Premnagar (15 km) |
| 18 | Kanchanpur | Kanchanpur | Premnagar (10 km) |
| 19 | Kantaroli | Kantaroli | Premnagar (12 km) |
| 20 | Kedarpur | Kedarpur | Premnagar (5 km) |
| 21 | Khajuri | Kanchanpur | Premnagar (15 km) |
| 22 | Kotal | Kotal | Premnagar (13 km) |
| 23 | Koteya | Koteya | Premnagar (15 km) |
| 24 | Laxmanpur | Kedarpur | Premnagar (5 km) |
| 25 | Laxmipur | Brindawan | Premnagar (18 km) |
| 26 | Maheshpur | Maheshpur | Premnagar (20 km) |
| 27 | Mahgai | Mahgai | Surajpur (22 km) |
| 28 | Mahora | Koteya | Premnagar (20 km) |
| 29 | Mendra | Kantaroli | Premnagar (9 km) |
| 30 | Namna | Namna | Premnagar (8 km) |
| 31 | Nawapara Kalan | Nawaparakala | Premnagar (15 km) |
| 32 | Nawapara Khurd | Nawaparakhurd | Surajpur (26 km) |
| 33 | Parwatipur | Parwatipur | Premnagar (18 km) |
| 34 | Phulkona | Phulkona | Premnagar (9 km) |
| 35 | Raghunathpur | Raghunathpur | Premnagar (3 km) |
| 36 | Rameshwar Nagar | Hariharpur | Premnagar (35 km) |
| 37 | Salka | Salka | Premnagar (12 km) |
| 38 | Sarastal | Vindhyachal | Premnagar (30 km) |
| 39 | Saraswatipur | Parwatipur | Premnagar (26 km) |
| 40 | Shivnagar | Shivnagar | Premnagar (25 km) |
| 41 | Shyampur | Shyampur | Premnagar (18 km) |
| 42 | Takar | Phulkona | Premnagar (8 km) |
| 43 | Tara | Tara | Premnagar (18 km) |
| 44 | Tarkeshwarpur | Tarkeshwarpur | Premnagar (16 km) |
| 45 | Umeshwarpur | Umeshwarpur | Premnagar (16 km) |
| 46 | Vindhyachal | Vindhyachal | Premnagar (25 km) |
Population of Premnagar Tehsil
The population profile of Premnagar Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Premnagar Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,797 | 59,843 | 4,954 |
| Male Population | 32,579 | 30,061 | 2,518 |
| Female Population | 32,218 | 29,782 | 2,436 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,956 | 10,303 | 653 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,590 | 5,266 | 324 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,366 | 5,037 | 329 |
| Literate Population | 30,738 | 27,748 | 2,990 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,970 | 16,264 | 1,706 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,768 | 11,484 | 1,284 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,059 | 32,095 | 1,964 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,609 | 13,797 | 812 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,450 | 18,298 | 1,152 |
| Total Households | 14,531 | 13,459 | 1,072 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Premnagar Tehsil is around 64,797 people. This includes 32,579 males and 32,218 females. Rural population is about 59,843 (30,061 males and 29,782 females), while urban population is nearly 4,954 (2,518 males and 2,436 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,956 of the population, with 5,590 boys and 5,366 girls. Rural areas have 10,303 children, and urban areas have about 653 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,738 literate people in Premnagar Tehsil, including 17,970 literate males and 12,768 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,748 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,990 people.
- About 34,059 people in Premnagar Tehsil are not literate, including 14,609 males and 19,450 females. Rural areas include 32,095 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,964 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,531 households, with 13,459 in villages and 1,072 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Premnagar Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,495 | 2,333 | 162 |
| SC Male Population | 1,263 | 1,178 | 85 |
| SC Female Population | 1,232 | 1,155 | 77 |
| Total ST Population | 38,976 | 35,906 | 3,070 |
| ST Male Population | 19,464 | 17,929 | 1,535 |
| ST Female Population | 19,512 | 17,977 | 1,535 |
| Population Density | 113 / km² | 106 / km² | 411 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Premnagar Tehsil is approximately 2,495 people, including 1,263 males and 1,232 females. Around 2,333 people live in rural parts. Nearly 162 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Premnagar Tehsil is about 38,976 people, including 19,464 males and 19,512 females. Around 35,906 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,070 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 113 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 106 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 411 people per sq. km.