Raigarh
Raigarh is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Raigarh district is 7,152 km², which includes 6,885.50 km² of rural area and 266.50 km² of urban area. There are about 1,860 villages in Raigarh district.
For administrative convenience, Raigarh 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 15 tehsils in Raigarh district. Here is the list of all Raigarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Raigarh District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alibag | 510 | 2,36,167 |
| 2 | Karjat | 663 | 2,12,051 |
| 3 | Khalapur | 414 | 2,07,464 |
| 4 | Mahad | 830 | 1,80,191 |
| 5 | Mangaon | 705 | 1,59,613 |
| 6 | Mhasla | 329 | 59,914 |
| 7 | Murud | 249 | 74,207 |
| 8 | Panvel | 613 | 7,50,236 |
| 9 | Pen | 528 | 1,95,454 |
| 10 | Poladpur | 380 | 45,464 |
| 11 | Roha | 657 | 1,67,110 |
| 12 | Shrivardhan | 252 | 83,027 |
| 13 | Sudhagad | 467 | 62,380 |
| 14 | Tala | 247 | 40,619 |
| 15 | Uran | 308 | 1,60,303 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mahad is the largest tehsil in raigarh district by area, while Panvel is the largest by population. Tala is the smallest tehsil in raigarh district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mahad | Panvel |
| Smallest Tehsil | Tala | Tala |
Population of Raigarh District
The population of Raigarh 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 Raigarh, 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 | 26,34,200 | 16,64,005 | 9,70,195 |
| Total Male Population | 13,44,345 | 8,36,996 | 5,07,349 |
| Total Female Population | 12,89,855 | 8,27,009 | 4,62,846 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,00,815 | 1,88,804 | 1,12,011 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,437 | 96,875 | 58,562 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,45,378 | 91,929 | 53,449 |
| Literate Population | 19,39,994 | 11,62,891 | 7,77,103 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,59,692 | 6,39,701 | 4,19,991 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,80,302 | 5,23,190 | 3,57,112 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,94,206 | 5,01,114 | 1,93,092 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,84,653 | 1,97,295 | 87,358 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,09,553 | 3,03,819 | 1,05,734 |
| Households | 6,11,790 | 3,81,204 | 2,30,586 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Raigarh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Raigarh district is 26,34,200, including 13,44,345 males and 12,89,855 females. In rural areas, it is 16,64,005, including 8,36,996 males and 8,27,009 females. In urban areas, it is 9,70,195, including 5,07,349 males and 4,62,846 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Raigarh district is 3,00,815, including 1,55,437 boys and 1,45,378 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,88,804, including 96,875 boys and 91,929 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,12,011, including 58,562 boys and 53,449 girls.
- Literate population in Raigarh district is around 19,39,994, including 10,59,692 males and 8,80,302 females. In rural areas, it is 11,62,891, including 6,39,701 males and 5,23,190 females. In urban areas, it is 7,77,103, including 4,19,991 males and 3,57,112 females.
- Illiterate population in Raigarh district is about 6,94,206, including 2,84,653 males and 4,09,553 females. In rural areas, it is 5,01,114, including 1,97,295 males and 3,03,819 females. In urban areas, it is 1,93,092, including 87,358 males and 1,05,734 females.
- There are about 6,11,790 households in Raigarh district, including 3,81,204 in rural areas and 2,30,586 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Raigarh. 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 | 1,34,952 | 64,338 | 70,614 |
| SC Male Population | 67,980 | 31,985 | 35,995 |
| SC Female Population | 66,972 | 32,353 | 34,619 |
| Total ST Population | 3,05,125 | 2,70,768 | 34,357 |
| ST Male Population | 1,53,657 | 1,35,959 | 17,698 |
| ST Female Population | 1,51,468 | 1,34,809 | 16,659 |
| Population Density | 368 / km² | 242 / km² | 3,641 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Raigarh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raigarh district is approximately 1,34,952, including 67,980 males and 66,972 females. In rural areas, it is 64,338, including 31,985 males and 32,353 females. In urban areas, it is 70,614, including 35,995 males and 34,619 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raigarh district is about 3,05,125, including 1,53,657 males and 1,51,468 females. In rural areas, it is 2,70,768, including 1,35,959 males and 1,34,809 females. In urban areas, it is 34,357, including 17,698 males and 16,659 females.
- Overall population density of Raigarh district is around 368 people per km². Rural areas have about 242 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,641 people per km².