Shankargarh

Shankargarh 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 Shankargarh Block (CD) is 03241. The total area of Shankargarh Tehsil is 532 km². Shankargarh has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Shankargarh Tehsil

Shankargarh Tehsil has a total of 89 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 Shankargarh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shankargarh Tehsil

The population profile of Shankargarh 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 Shankargarh Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 72,088 people. Includes nearly 36,419 males and 35,669 females. Rural population is about 72,088 people.
• There are around 11,938 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,066 boys and 5,872 girls.
• Literate population is about 34,041 people. Non-literate population is around 38,047 people.
• There are nearly 15,943 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shankargarh 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shankargarh Tehsil is approximately 4,219 people, including 2,109 males and 2,110 females. Around 4,219 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shankargarh Tehsil is about 52,819 people, including 26,621 males and 26,198 females. Around 52,819 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 136 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 136 people per sq. km.