All Information About Gidam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Gidam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Gidam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Gidam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3370 |
| District | Dakshin Bastar Dantewada |
| Census Code 2011 | 3370 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 31 |
| Number of Villages | 43 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bastar (Code: 294) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dantewada (Code: 2372) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dantewada | Chaitram Atami ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Gidam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
80,552
M: 40,187
F: 40,365 |
| Rural |
66,476
M: 33,246
F: 33,230 |
| Urban |
14,076
M: 6,941
F: 7,135 |
Number of Households: 18,174
Population Distribution
Total: 80,552 (Male: 40,187, Female: 40,365)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,221 (Male: 6,142, Female: 6,079)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,715 (Male: 918, Female: 797)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 55,608 (Male: 27,194, Female: 28,414)
Literate Population
Total: 35,288 (Male: 21,479, Female: 13,809)
Illiterate Population
Total: 45,264 (Male: 18,708, Female: 26,556)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 42,804 (Male: 23,102, Female: 19,702)
Main Workers
Total: 19,275 (Male: 13,425, Female: 5,850)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,529 (Male: 9,677, Female: 13,852)
Non-Workers
Total: 37,748 (Male: 17,085, Female: 20,663)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,270 (Male: 6,127, Female: 3,143)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,422 (Male: 1,173, Female: 1,249)
- Household Industry Workers: 216 (Male: 150, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 7,367 (Male: 5,975, Female: 1,392)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,880 (Male: 4,815, Female: 5,065)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,479 (Male: 3,836, Female: 7,643)
- Household Industry Workers: 218 (Male: 100, Female: 118)
- Other Workers: 1,952 (Male: 926, Female: 1,026)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Gidam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
80,552
M: 40,187
F: 40,365 |
| Rural |
66,476
M: 33,246
F: 33,230 |
| Urban |
14,076
M: 6,941
F: 7,135 |
Number of Households: 18,174
Population Distribution
Total: 80,552 (Male: 40,187, Female: 40,365)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,221 (Male: 6,142, Female: 6,079)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,715 (Male: 918, Female: 797)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 55,608 (Male: 27,194, Female: 28,414)
Literate Population
Total: 35,288 (Male: 21,479, Female: 13,809)
Illiterate Population
Total: 45,264 (Male: 18,708, Female: 26,556)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 42,804 (Male: 23,102, Female: 19,702)
Main Workers
Total: 19,275 (Male: 13,425, Female: 5,850)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,529 (Male: 9,677, Female: 13,852)
Non-Workers
Total: 37,748 (Male: 17,085, Female: 20,663)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,270 (Male: 6,127, Female: 3,143)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,422 (Male: 1,173, Female: 1,249)
- Household Industry Workers: 216 (Male: 150, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 7,367 (Male: 5,975, Female: 1,392)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,880 (Male: 4,815, Female: 5,065)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,479 (Male: 3,836, Female: 7,643)
- Household Industry Workers: 218 (Male: 100, Female: 118)
- Other Workers: 1,952 (Male: 926, Female: 1,026)
Grampanchayat List of Gidam Tehsil/Taluka
Gidam Tehsil comprises 31 Gram Panchayats and 43 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Gidam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gidam
Gidam is located in the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh State, India.
Gidam Tehsil has 43 villages.
Gidam has a total of 31 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Gidam is 80,552.
In Gidam, there are 40,187 males and 40,365 females.
There are 12,221 children in Gidam, comprising 6,142 males and 6,079 females.
In Gidam, the literate population is 35,288 (21,479 males and 13,809 females). The illiterate population is 45,264 (18,708 males and 26,556 females).