Chhattisgarh (छत्तीसगढ़)

Administrative Divisions

Chhattisgarh are divided into 18 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:

List of Districts of Chhattisgarh

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (km²)
1 Bastar 10470 1413199 135
2 Bijapur 8530 255230 29.92
3 Bilaspur 8272 2663629 322
4 Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 8298 533638 64.31
5 Dhamtari 4084 799781 195.8
6 Durg 8535 3343872 391.8
7 Janjgir Champa 3853 1619707 420.4
8 Jashpur 5838 851669 145.9
9 Kabeerdham 4235 822526 194.2
10 Korba 6598 1206640 182.9
11 Koriya 6604 658917 99.78
12 Mahasamund 4790 1032754 215.6
13 Narayanpur 4653 139820 30.05
14 Raigarh 7086 1493984 210.8
15 Raipur 12383 4063872 328.2
16 Rajnandgaon 8070 1537133 190.5
17 Surguja 15732 2359886 150
18 Uttar Bastar Kanker 7161 748941 104.6
  • Largest district by area: Surguja with 15732 km²
  • Largest district by population: Raipur with 4063872 people
  • Smallest district by area: Janjgir Champa with 3853 km²
  • Smallest district by population: Narayanpur with 139820 people

Geographic and Demographic Overview

  • Total Area: 135192km²
  • Total Population (2011): 25545198
  • High Court: Chhattisgarh High Court

Population Distribution

The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:

ParticularsRuralUrbanTotal
Total Population 19607961 5937237 25545198
Male Population 9797426 3035469 12832895
Female Population 9810535 2901768 12712303

Household Distribution

The distribution of households in the Chhattisgarh is:

Rural HouseholdsUrban HouseholdsTotal Households
4365568 1285156 5650724

Question and Answer

Q: What is the capital of the Chhattisgarh?

A: The capital of the Chhattisgarh is Raipur.

Q: When were the Chhattisgarh established as a Union Territory or State?

A: The Chhattisgarh were established as a Union Territory or State on 1-Nov-2000.

Q: How many districts are there in the Chhattisgarh?

A: There are 18 districts in the Chhattisgarh .

Q: What is the largest district by area in the Chhattisgarh?

A: The largest district by area in the Chhattisgarh is Surguja, with an area of 15732 km².

Q: Which district in the Chhattisgarh has the largest population?

A: The district with the largest population in the Chhattisgarh is Raipur, with a population of 4063872 people.

Q: What is the total area of the Chhattisgarh?

A: The total area of the Chhattisgarh is 135192 km².

Q: What is the total population of the Chhattisgarh according to the 2011 census?

A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Chhattisgarh is 25545198.

Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Chhattisgarh?

A: The Chhattisgarh High Court has jurisdiction over the Chhattisgarh.

Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Chhattisgarh?

A: The population distribution in the Chhattisgarh is as follows:

  • Rural Population: 19607961
  • Urban Population: 5937237

Q: How many households are there in the Chhattisgarh?

A: There are 5650724 households in the Chhattisgarh.

Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Chhattisgarh?

A: The population ranges of villages in the Chhattisgarh are:

  • Less than 100: 1254
  • 100-499: 5148
  • 500-999: 5909
  • 1000-1999: 5257
  • 2000-2999: 1295
  • 3000-3999: 436
  • 4000-4999: 156
  • 5000 And Above: 88

Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Chhattisgarh?

A: The population distribution by gender in the Chhattisgarh is as follows:

  • Male Population: 12832895
  • Female Population: 12712303

Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Chhattisgarh?

A: The smallest district by area in the Chhattisgarh is Janjgir Champa, with an area of 3853 km².

Q: Which district in the Chhattisgarh has the smallest population?

A: The district with the smallest population in the Chhattisgarh is Narayanpur, with a population of 139820 people.

Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Central Region of India?

A: Union Territories or States in the Central Region of India include: