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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Chhindwara

छिन्दवाड़ा
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Area · — km²
Population · 20,90,922
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Chhindwara — district of Madhya Pradesh

Chhindwara is a district in Madhya Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Chhindwara

Rich mineral resources, particularly coal mining, and dense forests with tribal heritage.

District HQ
Chhindwara

Must-visit places in Chhindwara

historical

Tamia

Historic town in Chhindwara district known for its colonial-era structures and local significance.

  • temple
    Lodhwara

    Temple site with historical and religious importance in the Chhindwara region.

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Then & Now

Chhindwara district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,20,318
Census 2011 baseline
+19.0%
Population · 2026
15,71,586
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,73,122
Census 2011 baseline
+17.0%
Households · 2026
3,19,671
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 · 1,753 villages

Chhindwara 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
6,70,195Census 2011
Female population
6,50,123Census 2011
Sex ratio
970 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,73,122Census 2011
SC population
1,30,302Census 2011
ST population
6,23,487Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,71,586+19.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,19,671RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,42,361Census 2011
Cultivators
1,85,319Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,63,555Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,15,287 / 49,89,23674% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Chhindwara district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
48 of 1,753 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 39
  • PHC· 7
  • School· 6
  • College· 4
  • Temple· 3
  • High school· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 12 mandals of Chhindwara

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

1753 villages · 659 GPs
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Top villages in Chhindwara

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chhindwara

How many mandals and villages are in Chhindwara district?

Chhindwara district has 12 mandals and 1,753 revenue villages across 659 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Chhindwara district?

The district headquarters of Chhindwara is —.

What is the pincode of Chhindwara district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Chhindwara fall under?

Chhindwara district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Chhindwara district?

Chhindwara district had a population of 20,90,922 per the 2011 Census, across 1,753 villages.

When was Chhindwara district formed?

Chhindwara district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Chhindwara district?

Major rivers in Chhindwara 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 Chhindwara

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