Chhattisgarh, in central India, is recognized for its tribal heritage, dense forests, and mineral wealth. Covering 135,192 km², it has 20,308 villages and a population of 25,545,198 (2011 Census). Raipur, the capital, is under the Chhattisgarh High Court. Formed on November 1, 2000, its 33 districts support rural and industrial development.
In Chhattisgarh, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balod | बालोद | |||
| Balodabazar-Bhatapara | बलौदाबाजार-भाटापारा | |||
| Balrampur-Ramanujganj | बलरामपुर-रामानुजगंज | |||
| Bastar | बस्तर | |||
| Bemetara | बेमेतरा | |||
| Bijapur | बीजापुर | |||
| Bilaspur | बिलासपुर | |||
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewada | दक्षिण बस्तर दंतेवाड़ा | |||
| Dhamtari | धमतरी | |||
| Durg | दुर्ग | |||
| Gariyaband | गरियाबंद | |||
| Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi | गौरेला-पेंड्रा-मरवाही | |||
| Janjgir Champa | जांजगीर चांपा | |||
| Jashpur | जशपुर | |||
| Kabeerdham | कबीरधाम | |||
| Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai | खैरागढ़ छुईखदान गंडई | |||
| Kondagaon | कोंडागांव | |||
| Korba | कोरबा | |||
| Korea | कोरिया | |||
| Mahasamund | महासमुंद | |||
| Manendragarh Chirmiri Bharatpur | मनेन्द्रगढ़ चिरमिरी भरतपुर | |||
| Mohla Manpur Ambagarh Chouki | मोहला मानपुर अंबागढ़ चौकी | |||
| Mungeli | मुंगेली | |||
| Narayanpur | नारायणपुर | |||
| Raigarh | रायगढ़ | |||
| Raipur | रायपुर | |||
| Rajnandgaon | राजनांदगांव | |||
| Sakti | शक्ति | |||
| Sarangarh Bilaigarh | सारंगढ़ बिलाईगढ़ | |||
| Sukma | सुकमा | |||
| Surajpur | सुरजपुर | |||
| Surguja | सरगुजा | |||
| Uttar Bastar Kanker | उत्तर बस्तर कांकेर |
As per the 2011 Census, Chhattisgarh has a total population of 25545198 people, with 5937237 residing in urban areas and 19607961 in rural regions. The population density of Chhattisgarh is approximately 188.95/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19607961 | 5937237 | 25545198 |
| Male Population | 9797426 | 3035469 | 12832895 |
| Female Population | 9810535 | 2901768 | 12712303 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Chhattisgarh is approximately 188.95/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 148.61 | 1825.91 | 188.95/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Chhattisgarh has a total of 56,50,724 households, with 43,65,568 in rural areas and 12,85,156 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 43,65,568 |
| Urban Households | 12,85,156 |
| Total Households | 56,50,724 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Chhattisgarh - (छत्तीसगड) |
| Capital | Raipur |
| Established | 1-Nov-2000 |
| Total Area | 1,35,192 km² |
| Total Villages | 20578 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 990 |
| Population Density | 188.95/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 2,55,45,198 |
| High Court | Chhattisgarh High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 1778 |
| 200-499 | 4252 |
| 500-999 | 6142 |
| 1000-1999 | 5392 |
| 2000-4999 | 1913 |
| 5000-9999 | 88 |
| 10000 and above | 2 |
All survey data of Chhattisgarh villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).