Bastar
District in Chhattisgarh
Bastar is a district in Chhattisgarh with a population of 8.3 Lakh spread across 5,229 sq km. Its literacy rate of 45.1% is below the state average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 991. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 25.3% | 34.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 55.8% | 45.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 53.1% | 67.2% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 986.505 | 973.397 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 43.6% | 54.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 43.0 | 50.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 0.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 14 | 27.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bastar district?
Bastar has a population of 8.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 160 people per sq km across 5,229 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Bastar?
Bastar has a literacy rate of 45.1%, which is below the Chhattisgarh average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Bastar compare to Chhattisgarh?
Bastar has a sex ratio of 1,017 (above state average of 991) and a literacy rate of 45.1% (below state average of 60.2%).
What data sources are used for Bastar?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.