Dakshin Bastar Dantewara
District in Chhattisgarh
Dakshin Bastar Dantewara is a district in Chhattisgarh with a population of 2.8 Lakh spread across 2,737 sq km. Its literacy rate of 41.2% is below the state average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 991.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 24.2% | 34.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 55.7% | 45.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 56.7% | 67.2% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 1,011.873 | 973.397 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 24.5% | 54.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 52.4 | 50.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 5.1% | 7.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 16 | 27.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dakshin Bastar Dantewara district?
Dakshin Bastar Dantewara has a population of 2.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 104 people per sq km across 2,737 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dakshin Bastar Dantewara?
Dakshin Bastar Dantewara has a literacy rate of 41.2%, which is below the Chhattisgarh average of 60.2% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Dakshin Bastar Dantewara compare to Chhattisgarh?
Dakshin Bastar Dantewara has a sex ratio of 1,023 (above state average of 991) and a literacy rate of 41.2% (below state average of 60.2%).
What data sources are used for Dakshin Bastar Dantewara?
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.