Raigarh

Raigarh is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Raigarh is 7,152 km² including 6,885.50 km² rural area and 266.50 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Raigarh has a population of 26,34,200 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,70,195 while rural population is 16,64,005. Raigarh has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 368.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,11,790 houses in the district, including 2,30,586 urban houses and 3,81,204 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,860 villages in raigarh district.

The Raigarh 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.

Mahad is the largest tehsil in raigarh district by area while Panvel is the largest tehsil by population. Tala is the smallest tehsil in raigarh district by both area and population. 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

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.

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.