Bastar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bastar district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Bastar
Bastar comprises 1,150 villages, of which 1,128 are inhabited and 22 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,11,538, spread across 10,470 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,150(1,128 inhabited • 22 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 3,11,538 |
| Total Area | 10,470 km² |
Bastar Urban & Rural Population
Bastar had 1,93,494 people in urban areas (13.7%) and 12,19,705 people in rural areas (86.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,19,705 | 86.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,93,494 | 13.7% |
| Total | 14,13,199 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bastar
The total population comprises 6,98,487 males (49.4%) and 7,14,712 females (50.6%). The sex ratio is 1023 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,00,652 | 97,835 | 6,98,487 |
| 👩 Female | 6,19,053 | 95,659 | 7,14,712 |
Literacy Rate in Bastar
The literacy rate is 46.06%. Male literacy stands at 54.74% while female literacy is 37.57%, indicating a gender gap of 17.17 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,50,863.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,05,898 | 76,437 | 3,82,335 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,05,159 | 63,369 | 2,68,528 |
| Total Literate | 5,11,057 | 1,39,806 | 6,50,863 |
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About Bastar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bastar in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 14,13,199 with a literacy rate of 46.06% and a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bastar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.