Uttar Bastar Kanker
Uttar Bastar Kanker is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Uttar Bastar Kanker is 7,161 km² including 7,097.73 km² rural area and 63.27 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Uttar Bastar Kanker has a population of 7,48,941 peoples, out of which urban population is 76,761 while rural population is 6,72,180. Uttar Bastar Kanker has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 104.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,60,937 houses in the district, including 17,798 urban houses and 1,43,139 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,063 villages in uttar bastar kanker district.
The Uttar Bastar Kanker district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
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 tehsil by population. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |