Korea District - Population 2011-2025
Korea District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Dantewada District Census 2021 & Projections
- Estimated Population (2025): 672,651 – 643,049 (approx. range by sources)
- Population (2011): 533,638 (264,142 Male, 269,496 Female)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1020 females/1000 males
- Density (2011): 64 persons/km²; Area: 8,298 km²
- Literacy Rate (2011): 42.12% (Male: 51.92%, Female: 32.54%)
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 79,637 (39,718 Boys, 39,919 Girls; 15% of total)
- SC Population (2011): 12,996 (2.44%)
- ST Population (2011): 410,255 (76.9%)
- Urban Population (2011): 96,233 (18%)
- Rural Population (2011): 437,405 (82%)
- No. of Households: 120,850
- Languages: Gondi (60.14%), Halbi (17.79%), Hindi (9.5%), Chhattisgarhi (4.26%), Odia (1.98%), Bengali (1.81%), Telugu (1.17%)
Population Growth & Historic Census Data (1901–2036)
| Year | Population | Variation | % Var. | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 80,961 | – | – | 40,930 | 40,031 |
| 1911 | 111,000 | +29,670 | 36.6% | 55,490 | 55,150 |
| 1951 | 180,000 | +25,740 | 16.6% | 86,460 | 93,900 |
| 2001 | 476,119 | +58,820 | 14.1% | 235,013 | 241,106 |
| 2011 | 533,638 | +57,519 | 12.08% | 264,142 | 269,496 |
| 2025 (proj.) | 643,049–672,651 | ~+20.5% | – | 318,000–332,951 | 325,000–339,700 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 708,703 | +32.81% | – | 349,892 | 358,838 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion | Population (2011) | % | Est. 2025 Population |
|---|
| 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 |
| Other/Not Stated | 6,545 | 1.23 | 8,249 |
SC & ST Breakdown
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12,996 | 6,648 | 6,348 | 2.44% | 955 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 410,255 | 199,731 | 210,524 | 76.9% | 1,055 |
Literacy Rate
| Category | Total (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|
| Total | 42.12 | 51.92 | 32.54 |
| Urban | 78.43 | 85.79 | 70.32 |
| Rural | 33.88 | 43.66 | 24.58 |
Sex Ratio
| Category | Sex Ratio (F / 1000 M) |
|---|
| Total | 1,020 |
| Urban | 917 |
| Rural | 1,045 |
| ST Only | 1,055 |
| SC Only | 955 |
| Child (0-6) | 1,005 |
Urban vs Rural Demographics
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Population | 437,405 | 96,233 |
| Male | 213,930 | 50,212 |
| Female | 223,475 | 46,021 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,045 | 917 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 67,372 | 12,265 |
| Literacy (%) | 33.88 | 78.43 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 43.66 | 85.79 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 24.58 | 70.32 |
Workforce Data (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Workers | 286,595 | 153,294 | 133,301 |
| Main Workers | 184,285 | 119,699 | 64,586 |
| Cultivators | 121,878 | 76,612 | 45,266 |
| Agri Labourers | 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 | 247,043 | 110,848 | 136,195 |
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total: 79,637 (39,718 boys, 39,919 girls)
- Child Sex Ratio: 1,005 girls/1000 boys
- Urban Child Pop: 12,265
- Rural Child Pop: 67,372
Detailed Languages Spoken
- Gondi: 60.14%
- Halbi: 17.79%
- Hindi: 9.50%
- Chhattisgarhi: 4.26%
- Odia: 1.98%
- Bengali: 1.81%
- Telugu: 1.17%
Administrative Divisions & Subdistricts/Taluks
- No. of Tehsils (Talukas): 7 (Chhindgarh, Dantewada, Gidam, Katekalyan, Konta, Kuakonda, Sukma)
- Main Blocks/Development Blocks: Dantewada, Bade Bacheli, Geedam, Katekalyan
- No. of Villages (2011): 608
- No. of Towns (2011): 8
- No. of Gram Panchayats: 143
| Tehsil | No. of Villages |
|---|
| Dantewada | 48 |
| Geedam | 71 |
| Katekalyan | 43 |
| Kuwakonda | 26 |
| Bade Bacheli | 45 |
Village & Town List (Dantewada Tehsil )
| # |
Village Name |
Gram Panchayat |
Nearest Town (Distance) |
| 1 | Badegodre | Netapur | Dantewada (13 km) |
| 2 | Badekameli | Badekameli | Bade Bacheli (14 km) |
| 3 | Bainpal | Padhapur | Bade Bacheli (4 km) |
| 4 | Balood | Chitaloor | Dantewada (8 km) |
| 5 | Balpet | Balpet | Dantewada (10 km) |
| 6 | Basanpur | Kamaloor | Bade Bacheli (14 km) |
| 7 | Behnar | Nerli | Bade Bacheli (5 km) |
| 8 | Bhairamband | Balpet | Dantewada (4 km) |
| 9 | Bhansi | Bhansi | Bade Bacheli (11 km) |
| 10 | Bhogam | Bhogam | Dantewada (8 km) |
| 11 | Chandenar | Chandenar | Bade Bacheli (12 km) |
| 12 | Chhotegodre | Netapur | Dantewada (16 km) |
| 13 | Chitalanka | Chitalanka | Dantewada (1 km) |
| 14 | Chitaloor | Balood | Dantewada (11 km) |
| 15 | Cholnar | Dugeli | Bade Bacheli (15 km) |
| 16 | Dabpal | Kawadgaon | Bade Bacheli (24 km) |
| 17 | Degalras | Tudparas | Dantewada (3 km) |
| 18 | Dhurli | Dhurli | Dantewada (15 km) |
| 19 | Dugeli | Dugeli | Bade Bacheli (12 km) |
| 20 | Dumam | Kawadgaon | Bade Bacheli (26 km) |
| 21 | Fulnar | Phulnar | Dantewada (12 km) |
| 22 | Gadapal | Gadapal | Bade Bacheli (17 km) |
| 23 | Gamawada | Gamawada | Dantewada (14 km) |
| 24 | Ganjenar | Ganjenar | Bade Bacheli (18 km) |
| 25 | Gondpal | Pandewar | Dantewada (15 km) |
| 26 | Jaram | Jaram | Dantewada (18 km) |
| 27 | Jharalawa | Bhansi | Bade Bacheli (22 km) |
| 28 | Jhirka | Pandewar | Dantewada (24 km) |
| 29 | Kamaloor | Kamaloor | Dantewada (15 km) |
| 30 | Karnjener | Kumharras | Dantewada (5 km) |
| 31 | Kawadgaon | Kawadgaon | Bade Bacheli (23 km) |
| 32 | Kawalnar | Kawalnar | Dantewada (8 km) |
| 33 | Keshapur | Keshapur | Dantewada (10 km) |
| 34 | Kuhchepal | Molasnar | Bade Bacheli (15 km) |
| 35 | Kumharras | Kumharras | Dantewada (6 km) |
| 36 | Kundeli | Kamaloor | Dantewada (12 km) |
| 37 | Kuper | Mangnar | Dantewada (5 km) |
| 38 | Mangnar | Mangnar | Dantewada (13 km) |
| 39 | Masenar | Masenar | Bade Bacheli (101 km) |
| 40 | Matenar | Matenar | Dantewada (12 km) |
| 41 | Mendoli | Jaram | Bade Bacheli (20 km) |
| 42 | Metapal | Metapal | Bade Bacheli (22 km) |
| 43 | Midkulnar | Keshapur | Dantewada (10 km) |
| 44 | Molasnar | Molasnar | Bade Bacheli (15 km) |
| 45 | Murki | Matenar | Dantewada (5 km) |
| 46 | Muskel | Phulnar | Bade Bacheli (15 km) |
| 47 | Nerli | Nerli | Bade Bacheli (4 km) |
| 48 | Netapur | Netapur | Bade Bacheli (17 km) |
| 49 | Padhapur | Padhapur | Bade Bacheli (32 km) |
| 50 | Pandewar | Pandewar | Dantewada (14 km) |
| 51 | Pinabacheli | Padhapur | Bade Bacheli (6 km) |
| 52 | Pondum | Pondum | Dantewada (11 km) |
| 53 | Porokameli | Bhansi | Bade Bacheli (8 km) |
| 54 | Purantarai | Upet | Dantewada (5 km) |
| 55 | Rewnar | Bhogam | Dantewada (12 km) |
| 56 | Teknar | Teknar | Dantewada (7 km) |
| 57 | Toylanka | Toyalanka | Bade Bacheli (25 km) |
| 58 | Tudparas | Tudparas | Dantewada (5 km) |
| 59 | Udela | Molasnar | Bade Bacheli (15 km) |
FAQs – Dantewada Census, Population & Demographics
- Q: What is the projected population for Dantewada district in 2025?
A: Varies by source, approx. 643,049–672,651.
- Q: What is Dantewada's sex ratio?
A: 1,020 females per 1,000 males (2011).
- Q: How many tehsils/sub-districts are in Dantewada?
A: Seven: Chhindgarh, Dantewada, Gidam, Katekalyan, Konta, Kuakonda, Sukma.
- Q: Literacy rate difference (urban vs rural)?
A: Urban: 78.43%; Rural: 33.88%
- Q: Majority language in Dantewada?
A: Gondi (60.14%)
- Q: Major religion-wise population breakdown?
A: Hindu 96.3%; ST 76.9%; SC 2.44%
- Q: Main workforce profile?
A: Dominated by cultivators (121,878) and agricultural labourers (18,108) (2011 stats).
- Q: Urban/Rural population ratio?
A: Urban: 18.03%; Rural: 81.97%
- Q: Village list for Dantewada Tehsil?
A: 59 villages. See above table for details.