Chandrapur
Chandrapur is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Chandrapur is 11,443 km² including 11,152.40 km² rural area and 290.60 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Chandrapur has a population of 22,04,307 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,75,378 while rural population is 14,28,929. Chandrapur has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 192.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,36,686 houses in the district, including 1,80,458 urban houses and 3,56,228 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,463 villages in chandrapur district.
The Chandrapur 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.
Chandrapur is the largest tehsil in chandrapur district by both area and population. Ballarpur is the smallest tehsil in chandrapur district by area while Pombhurna is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 15 tehsils in Chandrapur district. Here is the list of all Chandrapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Chandrapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballarpur | 261 | 1,34,540 |
| 2 | Bhadravati | 1,165 | 1,58,751 |
| 3 | Brahmapuri | 815 | 1,66,165 |
| 4 | Chandrapur | 1,180 | 4,81,758 |
| 5 | Chimur | 1,142 | 1,69,547 |
| 6 | Gondpipri | 750 | 79,672 |
| 7 | Jiwati | 559 | 61,820 |
| 8 | Korpana | 560 | 1,25,317 |
| 9 | Mul | 500 | 1,14,611 |
| 10 | Nagbhir | 735 | 1,33,020 |
| 11 | Pombhurna | 398 | 50,781 |
| 12 | Rajura | 895 | 1,38,408 |
| 13 | Sawali | 663 | 1,07,937 |
| 14 | Sindewahi | 792 | 1,10,440 |
| 15 | Warora | 1,029 | 1,71,540 |
Population of Chandrapur District
The population of Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur, 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 | 22,04,307 | 14,28,929 | 7,75,378 |
| Total Male Population | 11,23,834 | 7,26,106 | 3,97,728 |
| Total Female Population | 10,80,473 | 7,02,823 | 3,77,650 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,31,316 | 1,54,465 | 76,851 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,18,471 | 78,642 | 39,829 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,12,845 | 75,823 | 37,022 |
| Literate Population | 15,78,615 | 9,62,394 | 6,16,221 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,72,565 | 5,41,613 | 3,30,952 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,06,050 | 4,20,781 | 2,85,269 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,25,692 | 4,66,535 | 1,59,157 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,51,269 | 1,84,493 | 66,776 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,74,423 | 2,82,042 | 92,381 |
| Households | 5,36,686 | 3,56,228 | 1,80,458 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chandrapur. 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 | 3,48,365 | 1,87,643 | 1,60,722 |
| SC Male Population | 1,76,898 | 95,203 | 81,695 |
| SC Female Population | 1,71,467 | 92,440 | 79,027 |
| Total ST Population | 3,89,441 | 3,23,796 | 65,645 |
| ST Male Population | 1,96,753 | 1,63,363 | 33,390 |
| ST Female Population | 1,92,688 | 1,60,433 | 32,255 |
| Population Density | 193 / km² | 128 / km² | 2,668 / km² |