Mewat
Mewat is a district in the Haryana State of India. The total area of Mewat district is 1,507 km², which includes 1,441.71 km² of rural area and 65.29 km² of urban area. There are about 412 villages in Mewat district.
For administrative convenience, Mewat district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 4 tehsils in Mewat district. Here is the list of all Mewat Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mewat District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferozepur Jhirka | 527 | 3,43,406 |
| 2 | Nuh | 465 | 2,87,101 |
| 3 | Punahana | 291 | 2,91,978 |
| 4 | Taoru | 224 | 1,66,778 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ferozepur Jhirka is the largest tehsil in mewat district by both area and population. Taoru is the smallest tehsil in mewat district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ferozepur Jhirka | Ferozepur Jhirka |
| Smallest Tehsil | Taoru | Taoru |
Population of Mewat District
The population of Mewat offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Mewat, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,89,263 | 9,65,157 | 1,24,106 |
| Total Male Population | 5,71,162 | 5,06,086 | 65,076 |
| Total Female Population | 5,18,101 | 4,59,071 | 59,030 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,48,128 | 2,25,069 | 23,059 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,168 | 1,17,967 | 12,201 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,17,960 | 1,07,102 | 10,858 |
| Literate Population | 4,54,897 | 3,84,749 | 70,148 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,08,435 | 2,66,086 | 42,349 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,46,462 | 1,18,663 | 27,799 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,34,366 | 5,80,408 | 53,958 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,62,727 | 2,40,000 | 22,727 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,71,639 | 3,40,408 | 31,231 |
| Households | 1,60,280 | 1,39,975 | 20,305 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mewat district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mewat district is 10,89,263, including 5,71,162 males and 5,18,101 females. In rural areas, it is 9,65,157, including 5,06,086 males and 4,59,071 females. In urban areas, it is 1,24,106, including 65,076 males and 59,030 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mewat district is 2,48,128, including 1,30,168 boys and 1,17,960 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,25,069, including 1,17,967 boys and 1,07,102 girls. In urban areas, it is 23,059, including 12,201 boys and 10,858 girls.
- Literate population in Mewat district is around 4,54,897, including 3,08,435 males and 1,46,462 females. In rural areas, it is 3,84,749, including 2,66,086 males and 1,18,663 females. In urban areas, it is 70,148, including 42,349 males and 27,799 females.
- Illiterate population in Mewat district is about 6,34,366, including 2,62,727 males and 3,71,639 females. In rural areas, it is 5,80,408, including 2,40,000 males and 3,40,408 females. In urban areas, it is 53,958, including 22,727 males and 31,231 females.
- There are about 1,60,280 households in Mewat district, including 1,39,975 in rural areas and 20,305 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mewat. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 75,251 | 57,238 | 18,013 |
| SC Male Population | 39,743 | 30,312 | 9,431 |
| SC Female Population | 35,508 | 26,926 | 8,582 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 723 / km² | 669 / km² | 1,901 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mewat district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mewat district is approximately 75,251, including 39,743 males and 35,508 females. In rural areas, it is 57,238, including 30,312 males and 26,926 females. In urban areas, it is 18,013, including 9,431 males and 8,582 females.
- Overall population density of Mewat district is around 723 people per km². Rural areas have about 669 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,901 people per km².