This department has 241 communes.
| Code | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 36044 | Châteauroux | 42 963 |
| 36088 | Issoudun | 11 159 |
| 36063 | Déols | 7 600 |
| 36018 | Le Blanc | 6 164 |
| 36159 | Le Poinçonnet | 5 855 |
This department has 15 cantons.
| Code | Name | Central office |
|---|---|---|
| 3601 | Ardentes | Ardentes |
| 3602 | Argenton-sur-Creuse | Argenton-sur-Creuse |
| 3603 | Le Blanc | Le Blanc |
| 3604 | Buzançais | Buzançais |
| 3605 | Châteauroux-1 | Châteauroux |
This department has 4 departmental arrondissements.
| Code | Name | Administrative seat |
|---|---|---|
| 361 | Le Blanc | Le Blanc |
| 362 | Châteauroux | Châteauroux |
| 363 | La Châtre | La Châtre |
| 364 | Issoudun | Issoudun |