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★ District of Chhattisgarh ★

Durg

दुर्ग
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Area · — km²
Population · 33,43,872
Pincode range ·
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449
Villages
About the district

Durg — district of Chhattisgarh

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

District at a glance

About Durg

Industrial hub known for steel production and coal mining in central India.

District HQ
Durg

Must-visit places in Durg

fort

Durg Fort

Historic 16th-century fort built by the Kalachuri dynasty, now in ruins near the city.

  • waterfall
    Lakhanpur Falls

    Scenic waterfall located in the Durg district, popular during monsoon season.

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Then & Now

Durg district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,17,248
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
7,27,732
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,30,078
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,53,349
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 · 449 villages

Durg 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
3,09,701Census 2011
Female population
3,07,547Census 2011
Sex ratio
993 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,30,078Census 2011
SC population
96,729Census 2011
ST population
44,681Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
7,27,732+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,53,349RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,96,220Census 2011
Cultivators
61,894Census 2011
Agri labourers
89,974Census 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 Durg district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

12 places mapped
Coverage
5 of 449 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 4
  • Temple· 2
  • School· 2
  • PHC· 1
  • College· 1
  • Railway· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 6 mandals of Durg

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449 villages · 300 GPs
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Top villages in Durg

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Durg

How many mandals and villages are in Durg district?

Durg district has 6 mandals and 449 revenue villages across 300 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Where is the headquarters of Durg district?

The district headquarters of Durg is —.

What is the pincode of Durg district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Durg fall under?

Durg district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Durg district?

Durg district had a population of 33,43,872 per the 2011 Census, across 449 villages.

When was Durg district formed?

Durg district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Durg district?

Major rivers in Durg 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 Durg

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(6 nearest)