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Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

दक्षिण बस्तर दंतेवाड़ा
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Area · — km²
Population · 5,33,638
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada — district of Chhattisgarh

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

District at a glance

About Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Rich tribal culture, dense forests, and historical significance in Bastar region.

District HQ
Dantewada

Must-visit places in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

temple

Danteshwari Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari, a significant pilgrimage site in Bastar.

  • historical
    Bastar Caves

    Ancient caves with historical and archaeological importance in the Bastar region.

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Then & Now

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,15,448
Census 2011 baseline
+20.4%
Population · 2026
2,59,395
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
48,780
Census 2011 baseline
+17.5%
Households · 2026
57,299
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 · 244 villages

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada 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
1,04,993Census 2011
Female population
1,10,455Census 2011
Sex ratio
1052 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
48,780Census 2011
SC population
2,904Census 2011
ST population
1,79,680Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
2,59,395+20.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
57,299RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,20,093Census 2011
Cultivators
50,134Census 2011
Agri labourers
7,624Census 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 Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

29 places mapped
Coverage
13 of 244 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • Temple· 12
  • Railway· 8
  • Hospital· 3
  • Bank· 2
  • Shop· 2
  • School· 1
  • Mosque· 1

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

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All 6 mandals of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

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244 villages · 169 GPs
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Top villages in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

How many mandals and villages are in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district?

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district has 6 mandals and 244 revenue villages across 169 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Where is the headquarters of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district?

The district headquarters of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada is —.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dakshin Bastar Dantewada fall under?

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district?

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district had a population of 5,33,638 per the 2011 Census, across 244 villages.

When was Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district formed?

Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district?

Major rivers in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district: —.

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

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Districts near Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

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