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★ District of Chhattisgarh ★

Bastar

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Area · — km²
Population · 14,13,199
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bastar — district of Chhattisgarh

Bastar is a district in Chhattisgarh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Bastar

Tribal culture, dense forests, and Indira Gandhi National Park with rich biodiversity.

District HQ
Jagdalpur

Must-visit places in Bastar

park

Indira Gandhi National Park (Kanger Ghati)

Ancient national park known for wildlife, dense forests, and scenic valleys in Bastar.

  • waterfall
    Chitrakoot Falls

    Scenic waterfall on the Indrawati River, known as the Niagara of India.

  • fort
    Jagdalpur Fort

    Historic fort built by the Bastar rulers, reflecting the region's royal heritage.

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Then & Now

Bastar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,77,203
Census 2011 baseline
+17.3%
Population · 2026
7,94,149
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,54,694
Census 2011 baseline
+16.1%
Households · 2026
1,79,557
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 650 villages

Bastar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,34,258Census 2011
Female population
3,42,945Census 2011
Sex ratio
1026 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,54,694Census 2011
SC population
7,141Census 2011
ST population
4,73,981Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
7,94,149+17.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,79,557RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,38,533Census 2011
Cultivators
83,086Census 2011
Agri labourers
55,221Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,04,680 / 23,41,45751% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bastar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
15 of 650 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • PHC· 11
  • ATM· 11
  • Temple· 10
  • Railway· 9
  • Shop· 7
  • Hospital· 6
  • Restaurant· 4
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Fast food· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Bastar district.

Browse by mandal

All 10 mandals of Bastar

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650 villages · 436 GPs
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Top villages in Bastar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bastar

How many mandals and villages are in Bastar district?

Bastar district has 10 mandals and 650 revenue villages across 436 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Where is the headquarters of Bastar district?

The district headquarters of Bastar is —.

What is the pincode of Bastar district?

Bastar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Bastar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bastar fall under?

Bastar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bastar district?

Bastar district had a population of 14,13,199 per the 2011 Census, across 650 villages.

When was Bastar district formed?

Bastar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bastar district?

Major rivers in Bastar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Bastar

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