Dantewada has an area of 8, 298 km² and according to the 2011 census, its population was 533, 638, which is expected to be 604, 900, 672, 651 by 2025. The sex ratio of the district is 1, 020 females per 1000 males and the ST population is 76.9%. The majority of the people are living in the villages and Gondi is the language spoken by most of the people. The literacy rate in the district is 42.12%, and the urban population is 18.03%.
Quick Overview of Dantewada District Census 2021
- District: Dantewada (Dakshin Bastar Dantewada), Chhattisgarh
- Headquarters: Dantewada
- Area: 8,298 sq.km
- Population (2011): 533,638
- Estimated Population (2025): 604,900 to 672,651
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1,020 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years): 1,005 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 42.12%
- Population Density: 64 per sq.km (2011)
- Urban Population (2011): 18.03% (96,233)
- Rural Population (2011): 81.97% (437,405)
- Main Languages: Gondi (60.14%), Halbi (17.79%), Hindi (9.5%), others
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) (2011): 76.9% (410,255)
- Scheduled Caste (SC) (2011): 2.4% (12,996)
Population Projections & Growth
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 533,638 |
| 2021 | 588,400 |
| 2022 | 593,500 |
| 2023 | 597,900 |
| 2024 | 601,700 |
| 2025 | 604,900 - 672,651 |
Historical Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Population | 533,638 | 476,119 |
| Male | 264,142 | 235,013 |
| Female | 269,496 | 241,106 |
| Population Growth % | 12.08% | 14.09% |
| Sex Ratio | 1,020 | 1,026 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 79,637 | 85,272 |
| Density/km2 | 64 | 53 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 42.12% | 30.45% |
| Male Literacy % | 51.92% | 39.97% |
| Female Literacy % | 32.54% | 21.18% |
Religion-wise Population Breakdown (2011 and Estimated 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % | 2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 513,915 | 96.30% | 647,790 |
| Muslim | 6,437 | 1.21% | 8,114 |
| Christian | 4,888 | 0.92% | 6,161 |
| Sikh | 457 | 0.09% | 576 |
| Buddhist | 352 | 0.07% | 444 |
| Jain | 1,044 | 0.20% | 1,316 |
| Others | 6,071 | 1.14% | 7,652 |
| Not Stated | 474 | 0.09% | 597 |
| Total | 533,638 | 100% | 672,651 |
Caste-wise Population
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12,996 | 6,648 | 6,348 | 2.4% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 410,255 | 199,731 | 210,524 | 76.9% |
Urban/Rural Population & Literacy (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population (%) | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| Total Population | 437,405 | 96,233 |
| Male Population | 213,930 | 50,212 |
| Female Population | 223,475 | 46,021 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,045 | 917 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 67,372 | 12,265 |
| Average Literacy | 33.88% | 78.43% |
| Male Literacy | 43.66% | 85.79% |
| Female Literacy | 24.58% | 70.32% |
Child Population Details
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
| Children (0-6) | 79,637 | 39,718 | 39,919 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 1005 | - | - |
| Child Population % | 14.92% | 15.04% | 14.81% |
Socio-Economic Data (Workforce)
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 184,285 | 119,699 | 64,586 |
| Cultivators | 121,878 | 76,612 | 45,266 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 18,108 | 8,273 | 9,835 |
| Household Industries | 1,265 | 898 | 367 |
| Other Workers | 43,034 | 33,916 | 9,118 |
| Marginal Workers | 102,310 | 33,595 | 68,715 |
| Non-working Population | 247,043 | 110,848 | 136,195 |
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
| Language | % of Population |
| Gondi | 60.14% |
| Halbi | 17.79% |
| Hindi | 9.50% |
| Chhattisgarhi | 4.26% |
| Odia | 1.98% |
| Bengali | 1.81% |
| Telugu | 1.17% |
Tehsil & Village List (From Wikipedia)
- Tehsils (Taluks):
- Dantewada Tehsil: 48 villages
- Geedam Tehsil: 71 villages
- Katekalyan Tehsil: 43 villages
- Kuwakonda Tehsil: 26 villages
- Bade Bacheli Tehsil: 45 villages
- Gram Panchayats: 143 in total
Nearby Districts & Populations
| District | Population |
| Bijapur | 255,230 |
| Narayanpur | 139,820 |
| Bastar | 1,413,199 |
| Kanker | 748,941 |
| Dhamtari | 799,781 |
| Mahasamund | 1,032,754 |
| Raipur | 4,063,872 |
| Durg | 3,343,872 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the population of Dantewada district in 2025?
A: Projection estimates: 604,900 to 672,651; last actual census figure (2011) was 533,638.
- Q: What is the sex ratio in Dantewada?
A: Sex ratio is 1,020 females per 1,000 males (2011 census).
- Q: What is the literacy rate in Dantewada?
A: Overall 42.12%, Male: 51.92%, Female: 32.54% (2011).
- Q: What percentage of Dantewada's population is ST?
A: 76.9% (2011 data).
- Q: Which languages are most spoken in Dantewada?
A: Gondi, Halbi, Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, Odia, Bengali, Telugu.
- Q: How many tehsils/taluks and villages are in Dantewada?
A: 5 tehsils, 143 gram panchayats, total village count by tehsil listed above.
- Q: What is the district density?
A: 64 people per sq.km (2011).
- Q: Child sex ratio (0-6 years)?
A: 1,005 girls per 1,000 boys (2011).
- Q: Scheduled caste (SC) population?
A: 12,996 as per 2011 census.
- Q: Nearest districts by population?
A: Bastar, Kanker, Bijapur, and others listed above.