| Particulars | Details | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Formation | July 1998 | Related Division | Raipur |
| Area | 4963 Sq. Km | Total Population | 1032754 |
| Total Female | 520787 (50.4%) | Total Male | 511967(49.5%) |
| Total Population (0-6 age group) | 134448 | Population Increasing rate | 20.05 |
| Male Female Ratio | 1017 | Population Rural Area | 912602 |
| Population Urban Area | 120152 | Total Literates Rate in % | 71.02 |
| Male Literates Rate in % | 82.05 | Female Literates Rate in % | 60.25 |
- The density of population is 216 person per square kilometers. Sex ratio is 1017 women for 1000 men.
- The tribes living in the district are Bhujia, Binjhwar, Dhanwar, Halba, Kamar, Kanwar, Kharai, Munda, Pardhi, Bahalia, Saur, Saharia, Sonar, Sanwara and Kharwar.