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★ District of Chhattisgarh ★

Korba

कोरबा
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Area · — km²
Population · 12,06,640
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Korba — district of Chhattisgarh

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

District at a glance

About Korba

Major coal mining and power generation hub in central India with significant industrial development.

District HQ
Korba

Must-visit places in Korba

park

Chattisgarh Fossil Park

Geological park showcasing fossils and mineral deposits from the region's rich mining heritage.

  • lake
    Swami Vivekananda Sarovar

    Man-made reservoir providing recreation and water supply to the Korba industrial area.

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Then & Now

Korba district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,58,664
Census 2011 baseline
+21.7%
Population · 2026
9,23,517
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,79,800
Census 2011 baseline
+15.1%
Households · 2026
2,06,996
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 · 786 villages

Korba 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
3,80,563Census 2011
Female population
3,78,101Census 2011
Sex ratio
994 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,79,800Census 2011
SC population
67,494Census 2011
ST population
4,33,624Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,23,517+21.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,06,996RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,74,074Census 2011
Cultivators
85,345Census 2011
Agri labourers
90,773Census 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 Korba district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

39 places mapped
Coverage
9 of 786 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Shop· 13
  • Temple· 7
  • Hospital· 4
  • Restaurant· 4
  • Bank· 3
  • School· 2
  • ATM· 2
  • Railway· 1
  • Church· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Park· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 12 mandals of Korba

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786 villages · 412 GPs
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Top villages in Korba

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Korba

How many mandals and villages are in Korba district?

Korba district has 12 mandals and 786 revenue villages across 412 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Where is the headquarters of Korba district?

The district headquarters of Korba is —.

What is the pincode of Korba district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Korba fall under?

Korba district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Korba district?

Korba district had a population of 12,06,640 per the 2011 Census, across 786 villages.

When was Korba district formed?

Korba district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Korba district?

Major rivers in Korba 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 Korba

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