Narharpur Tehsil - Uttar Bastar Kanker, Chhattisgarh
Narharpur is an administrative tehsil in the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Narharpur is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 897 km², including 882.56 km² rural area and 14.25 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1047 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Narharpur Tehsil
Narharpur Tehsil has a total of 58 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 | Amoda | Rural | Amoda |
| 2 | Ankhiharra | Rural | Aakheeharra |
| 3 | Badal | Rural | Badal |
| 4 | Bagdongari | Rural | Bagdongri |
| 5 | Bagod | Rural | Babusalhetola |
| 6 | Bahnapani | Rural | Marampani |
| 7 | Bansagar | Rural | Bansagar |
| 8 | Barethinbahra | Rural | Bhansuli |
| 9 | Bhaismudi | Rural | Bhaisamundi(Gagru) |
| 10 | Bhansuli | Rural | Bhansuli |
| 11 | Biranpur | Rural | Biranpur |
| 12 | Butbani | Rural | Marwadi |
| 13 | Chanar | Rural | Chanar |
| 14 | Charbhata | Rural | Dompadar |
| 15 | Charbhathi | Rural | Charbhatti |
| 16 | Chawad | Rural | Chawad |
| 17 | Dabena | Rural | Dabena |
| 18 | Deogaon | Rural | Dewgoan |
| 19 | Devinawagaon | Rural | Devinavagaon |
| 20 | Dhekuna | Rural | Dhekuna |
| 21 | Dhodrapahar | Rural | Masulpani |
| 22 | Dhourabhat | Rural | Dhawarabhata |
| 23 | Dompadar | Rural | Dompadar |
| 24 | Dudumbahara | Rural | Dabena |
| 25 | Dumarpani | Rural | Dumarpani |
| 26 | Hatkacharama | Rural | Hatkacharama |
| 27 | Jamgaon | Rural | Jamgoan |
| 28 | Junwani | Rural | Junwani |
| 29 | Kariyapahar | Rural | Biranpur |
| 30 | Khadarwahi | Rural | Masulpani |
| 31 | Kishanpuri(Pando) | Rural | Kisanpuri |
| 32 | Kochwahi | Rural | Kochwahi |
| 33 | Korrampara | Rural | Amoda |
| 34 | Kosumpani | Rural | Dumarpani |
| 35 | Kuralthemli | Rural | Kuralthemali |
| 36 | Kurana | Rural | Kurna |
| 37 | Lilwapahar | Rural | Kisanpuri |
| 38 | Maradeo | Rural | Marwadi |
| 39 | Markatola(Largaon) | Rural | Markatola |
| 40 | Marrampani | Rural | Marampani |
| 41 | Marwadi | Rural | Marwadi |
| 42 | Masulpani | Rural | Masulpani |
| 43 | Mujal-Gondi | Rural | Chanar |
| 44 | Murumtara | Rural | Bagdongri |
| 45 | Narharpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 46 | Naudabari | Rural | Nawdabari |
| 47 | Pandripani | Rural | Bansagar |
| 48 | Pathrinara | Rural | Masulpani |
| 49 | Rajpur | Rural | Masulpani |
| 50 | Rampur | Rural | Junwani |
| 51 | Risewada | Rural | Risewada |
| 52 | Salhe-Tola(Babu) | Rural | Babusalhetola |
| 53 | Shriguhan | Rural | Shriguhan |
| 54 | Siharinara | Rural | Dewgoan |
| 55 | Surahi | Rural | Surhi |
| 56 | Thanabodi | Rural | Thanabodi |
| 57 | Umaradah | Rural | Umradah |
| 58 | Uraiya | Rural | Dhawarabhata |
Population of Narharpur Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Narharpur Tehsil has a total population of 1,10,424 people, consisting of 53,931 males and 56,493 females. There are 24,688 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 123 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,10,424 | 1,05,915 | 4,509 |
| Male Population | 53,931 | 51,711 | 2,220 |
| Female Population | 56,493 | 54,204 | 2,289 |
| Total Households | 24,688 | 23,648 | 1,040 |
| Population Density | 123 / km² | 120 / km² | 316 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 67,747 literate people and 12,584 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,723 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 72,919 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) | 12,584 | 12,067 | 517 |
| Literate Population | 67,747 | 64,400 | 3,347 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,677 | 41,515 | 1,162 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,723 | 3,405 | 318 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 72,919 | 70,790 | 2,129 |
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.