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Bastar Dussehra

Bastar Dussehra falls on Monday, 21 September 2026 across Mahasamund district and the rest of Chhattisgarh.

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Mahasamund

महासमुंद
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Area · — km²
Population · 10,32,754
Pincode range ·
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All 6 mandals

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Mandals
1155
Villages
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Mandals of Mahasamund district

6 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

People≤ 91k91k–165k165k–175k175k–202k> 202k largest: Pithora

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in Mahasamund district

  1. 1ShrirampurPithora mandal7,490
  2. 2BemchaMahasamund mandal5,596
  3. 3BirkoniMahasamund mandal4,903
  4. 4BhoringMahasamund mandal4,798
  5. 5BelsondaMahasamund mandal3,741
  6. 6BhanwarpurBasna mandal3,712
  7. 7PirdaPithora mandal3,370
  8. 8AchholaMahasamund mandal3,369
  9. 9BundeliPithora mandal3,315
  10. 10BansulaBasna mandal3,246
Postal index

Pincodes in Mahasamund district

9 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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Mahasamund at a glance

Mahasamund is a district of Chhattisgarh with 6 tehsils, 551 gram panchayats and 1,155 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 10,32,754 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are Shrirampur (7,490 people, Pithora), Bemcha (5,596 people, Mahasamund), Birkoni (4,903 people, Mahasamund). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

Mahasamund — district of Chhattisgarh

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

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District at a glance

About Mahasamund

Agricultural region known for rice cultivation and tribal culture in central Chhattisgarh.

District HQ
Mahasamund

Must-visit places in Mahasamund

fort

Mahasamund Fort

Historic fort structure in the district headquarters with archaeological significance.

  • lake
    Gomardha Lake

    Scenic freshwater lake popular for boating and picnicking near Mahasamund town.

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Then & Now

Mahasamund district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,11,661
Census 2011 baseline
+19.5%
Population · 2026
10,89,748
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,21,319
Census 2011 baseline
+17.0%
Households · 2026
2,58,919
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 · 1,155 villages

Mahasamund 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
4,51,238Census 2011
Female population
4,60,423Census 2011
Sex ratio
1020 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,21,319Census 2011
SC population
1,20,583Census 2011
ST population
2,69,709Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,89,748+19.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,58,919RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,54,899Census 2011
Cultivators
1,09,248Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,53,376Census 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
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Notable places across Mahasamund district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

28 places mapped
Coverage
8 of 1,155 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 9
  • PHC· 5
  • College· 4
  • Temple· 3
  • Railway· 2
  • Fast food· 2
  • School· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Park· 1

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

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Browse by tehsil

All 6 mandals of Mahasamund

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

1155 villages · 551 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Most active

Top villages in Mahasamund

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Mahasamund

How many tehsils and villages are in Mahasamund district?

Mahasamund district has 6 tehsils and 1,155 revenue villages across 551 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Which agro-climatic zone is Mahasamund district in?

Chhattisgarh lies in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for Mahasamund district.

Where is the headquarters of Mahasamund district?

The district headquarters of Mahasamund is —.

What is the pincode of Mahasamund district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Mahasamund fall under?

Mahasamund district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Mahasamund district?

Mahasamund district had a population of 10,32,754 per the 2011 Census, across 1,155 villages.

When was Mahasamund district formed?

Mahasamund district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Mahasamund district?

Major rivers in Mahasamund 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 Mahasamund

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(6 nearest)
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