Raipur
Raipur is a district and city located in Chhattisgarh State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Raipur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Raipur District overview
Raipur is Town in Chhattisgarh serves as administrative headquarter of Raipur district. Total area of Raipur District is 12,383 km² including 11,879 km² rural area and 505 km² urban area. There are 15 Tehsils part of Raipur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Raipur District, Raipur has 2149 villages.
Kasdol is the largest tehsil in Raipur district by area covering 1665.15 km2 and Deobhog is the smallest tehsil in Raipur district by area covering 455.798 km2. Raipur is the largest tehsil by population while Deobhog is the smallest tehsil by population in Raipur district.
Population of Raipur District
As of the 2011 census, Raipur district has a population of approximately 4,063,872 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,483,289 and rular population of 2,580,583. The population density in Raipur region is about 328.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,048,186 | 2,015,686 | 4,063,872 |
| Rural | 1,288,567 | 1,292,016 | 2,580,583 |
| Urban | 759,619 | 723,670 | 1,483,289 |
Households of Raipur District
There are about 871,225 houses in the district, including 315,647 urban houses and 555,578 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.66 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 871,225 |
| Rural | 555,578 |
| Urban | 315,647 |
List Of Tehsil in Raipur District
Raipur district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 15 tehsils in Raipur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Raipur:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Abhanpur | 600.4 | 242,089 |
| Arang | 902.6 | 314,489 |
| Baloda Bazar | 617.3 | 249,728 |
| Bhatapara | 467.5 | 203,295 |
| Bilaigarh | 700.4 | 226,432 |
| Bindranavagarh | 1,330.8 | 95,073 |
| Chhura | 1,035.1 | 116,330 |
| Deobhog | 455.8 | 94,212 |
| Kasdol | 1,665.2 | 217,688 |
| Mainpur | 1,515.6 | 124,384 |
| Palari | 593.3 | 202,179 |
| Raipur | 653.1 | 1,366,141 |
| Rajim | 497.1 | 167,654 |
| Simga | 608.6 | 206,021 |
| Tilda | 740.2 | 238,157 |
Frequently Asked Question About Raipur District
How many villages are there in Raipur district ?
There are 2149 villages in the Raipur district.
What is the population of Raipur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Raipur district is 4,063,872
How many town or city are there in Raipur district ?
There are 26 town or city in the Raipur district.
How many Tehsil in Raipur district ?
There are 15 Tehsil in Raipur district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Raipur district
Kasdol is the largest Tehsil in Raipur district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Raipur district ?
Deobhog is the smallest Tehsil in Raipur district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Raipur district ?
Raipur is the most populated Tehsil in Raipur district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Raipur district ?
Deobhog is the most least populated Tehsil in Raipur district.