[1] The district is divided into six revenue sub-divisions:Gadchiroli, Aheri,Chamorshi,Etapalli,Wadsa(Desaiganj),Kurkheda.

The major tributaries of the Godavari are the Indravati and the Pranhita, the latter of which is formed by the confluence of the Wainganga and the Wardha near Chaprala village of Chamorshi taluka.

Dhanora, Etapalli, Aheri and Sironcha talukas in the eastern part of the district are covered by forest.

According to the 2011 census Gadchiroli district has a population of 1,072,942,[4] roughly equal to the nation of Cyprus[5] or the US state of Rhode Island.

[10] Marathi is the main language in the western and northern parts of the district, while Chhattisgarhi is spoken in Korchi tehsil.

The district produces bamboo and Tendu leaves, and paddy is the main agricultural product.

The district is known for activity of Naxalites – the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army – who have taken shelter in the dense forests and hills.

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Gadchiroli among the country's 250 most-backward districts (out of a total of 640).

[11] The Lok Biradari Prakalpa (LBP) situated at Hemalkasa in the Bhamragad taluka is one of the major institutions offering healthcare and education services to the local Madia Gond tribals.

[12][better source needed] The government recently established Gondwana University on dated 27 September 2011 in Gadhchiroli district.