Uttar Bastar Kanker
Uttar Bastar Kanker is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Uttar Bastar Kanker district is 7,161 km², which includes 7,097.73 km² of rural area and 63.27 km² of urban area. There are about 1,063 villages in Uttar Bastar Kanker district.
For administrative convenience, Uttar Bastar Kanker district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 7 tehsils in Uttar Bastar Kanker district. Here is the list of all Uttar Bastar Kanker Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Uttar Bastar Kanker District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Antagarh | 1,603 | 78,175 |
2 | Bhanupratappur | 697 | 94,937 |
3 | Charama | 521 | 1,06,462 |
4 | Durgkondal | 900 | 64,293 |
5 | Kanker | 633 | 1,23,650 |
6 | Narharpur | 897 | 1,10,424 |
7 | Pakhanjur | 1,910 | 1,71,000 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Pakhanjur is the largest tehsil in uttar bastar kanker district by both area and population. Charama is the smallest tehsil in uttar bastar kanker district by area, while Durgkondal is the smallest by population.
Particulars | Area | Population |
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Lartest Tehsil | Pakhanjur | Pakhanjur |
Smallest Tehsil | Charama | Charama |
Population of Uttar Bastar Kanker District
The population of Uttar Bastar Kanker 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 Uttar Bastar Kanker, 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 | 7,48,941 | 6,72,180 | 76,761 |
Total Male Population | 3,73,338 | 3,35,149 | 38,189 |
Total Female Population | 3,75,603 | 3,37,031 | 38,572 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,099 | 91,441 | 8,658 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,598 | 46,191 | 4,407 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,501 | 45,250 | 4,251 |
Literate Population | 4,56,042 | 3,96,859 | 59,183 |
Literate Male Population | 2,58,298 | 2,27,063 | 31,235 |
Literate Female Population | 1,97,744 | 1,69,796 | 27,948 |
Illiterate Population | 2,92,899 | 2,75,321 | 17,578 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,15,040 | 1,08,086 | 6,954 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,77,859 | 1,67,235 | 10,624 |
Households | 1,60,937 | 1,43,139 | 17,798 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Uttar Bastar Kanker district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Uttar Bastar Kanker district is 7,48,941, including 3,73,338 males and 3,75,603 females. In rural areas, it is 6,72,180, including 3,35,149 males and 3,37,031 females. In urban areas, it is 76,761, including 38,189 males and 38,572 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Uttar Bastar Kanker district is 1,00,099, including 50,598 boys and 49,501 girls. In rural areas, it is 91,441, including 46,191 boys and 45,250 girls. In urban areas, it is 8,658, including 4,407 boys and 4,251 girls.
- Literate population in Uttar Bastar Kanker district is around 4,56,042, including 2,58,298 males and 1,97,744 females. In rural areas, it is 3,96,859, including 2,27,063 males and 1,69,796 females. In urban areas, it is 59,183, including 31,235 males and 27,948 females.
- Illiterate population in Uttar Bastar Kanker district is about 2,92,899, including 1,15,040 males and 1,77,859 females. In rural areas, it is 2,75,321, including 1,08,086 males and 1,67,235 females. In urban areas, it is 17,578, including 6,954 males and 10,624 females.
- There are about 1,60,937 households in Uttar Bastar Kanker district, including 1,43,139 in rural areas and 17,798 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Uttar Bastar Kanker. 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 | 31,543 | 26,043 | 5,500 |
SC Male Population | 15,582 | 12,899 | 2,683 |
SC Female Population | 15,961 | 13,144 | 2,817 |
Total ST Population | 4,14,770 | 3,95,978 | 18,792 |
ST Male Population | 2,03,934 | 1,94,974 | 8,960 |
ST Female Population | 2,10,836 | 2,01,004 | 9,832 |
Population Density | 105 / km² | 95 / km² | 1,213 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Uttar Bastar Kanker district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Uttar Bastar Kanker district is approximately 31,543, including 15,582 males and 15,961 females. In rural areas, it is 26,043, including 12,899 males and 13,144 females. In urban areas, it is 5,500, including 2,683 males and 2,817 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Uttar Bastar Kanker district is about 4,14,770, including 2,03,934 males and 2,10,836 females. In rural areas, it is 3,95,978, including 1,94,974 males and 2,01,004 females. In urban areas, it is 18,792, including 8,960 males and 9,832 females.
- Overall population density of Uttar Bastar Kanker district is around 105 people per km². Rural areas have about 95 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,213 people per km².