Quick facts
Dakshin Bastar Dantewada has an aggregated population of 2,571,957. Approximately 41.5% live in rural areas (1,067,276) and 7.48% live in urban areas (192,466).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 1,067,276 | 3 |
| Chhindgarh | 239,016 | 81 |
| Dantewada | 247,985 | 62 |
| Gidam | 227,580 | 70 |
| Katekalyan | 130,005 | 46 |
| Konta | 302,512 | 258 |
| Kuakonda | 176,836 | 57 |
| Sukma | 180,747 | 55 |
Population summary
Dakshin Bastar Dantewada has a population of 2,571,957 (1,270,498 males and 1,301,459 females). The sex ratio is about 1024 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,571,957 |
| Male | 1,270,498 |
| Female | 1,301,459 |
| Rural population | 1,067,276 (41.5%) |
| Urban population | 192,466 (7.48%) |
| Households | 581,675 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 34.62%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 890,329 |
| Total illiterates | 1,681,628 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 56,223 (2.19%). ST: 2,016,728 (78.41%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 56,223 | 2.19% |
| ST | 2,016,728 | 78.41% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 385,920 (15%). Workers: 1,397,508 (54.34%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 385,920 | 15% |
| Total workers | 1,397,508 | 54.34% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewada | 533,638 |
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewada | 437,405 |
| Konta | 105,596 |
| Dakshin Bastar Dantewada | 96,233 |
| Dantewada | 94,351 |
| Konta | 91,320 |
| Gidam | 80,552 |
| Chhindgarh | 79,672 |
| Chhindgarh | 79,672 |
| Gidam | 66,476 |