Alirajpur
Alirajpur is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Alirajpur district is 3,182 km², which includes 3,139.36 km² of rural area and 42.64 km² of urban area. There are about 538 villages in Alirajpur district.
For administrative convenience, Alirajpur 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 3 tehsils in Alirajpur district. Here is the list of all Alirajpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Alirajpur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alirajpur | 2,138 | 4,46,494 |
| 2 | Bhavra | 333 | 91,101 |
| 3 | Jobat | 711 | 1,91,404 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Alirajpur is the largest tehsil in alirajpur district by both area and population. Bhavra is the smallest tehsil in alirajpur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Alirajpur | Alirajpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bhavra | Bhavra |
Population of Alirajpur District
The population of Alirajpur 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 Alirajpur, 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 | 7,28,999 | 6,71,925 | 57,074 |
| Total Male Population | 3,62,542 | 3,33,593 | 28,949 |
| Total Female Population | 3,66,457 | 3,38,332 | 28,125 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,47,961 | 1,39,536 | 8,425 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 74,818 | 70,536 | 4,282 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 73,143 | 69,000 | 4,143 |
| Literate Population | 2,09,754 | 1,70,812 | 38,942 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,20,905 | 99,574 | 21,331 |
| Literate Female Population | 88,849 | 71,238 | 17,611 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,19,245 | 5,01,113 | 18,132 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,41,637 | 2,34,019 | 7,618 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,77,608 | 2,67,094 | 10,514 |
| Households | 1,23,800 | 1,13,129 | 10,671 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Alirajpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Alirajpur district is 7,28,999, including 3,62,542 males and 3,66,457 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,925, including 3,33,593 males and 3,38,332 females. In urban areas, it is 57,074, including 28,949 males and 28,125 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Alirajpur district is 1,47,961, including 74,818 boys and 73,143 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,39,536, including 70,536 boys and 69,000 girls. In urban areas, it is 8,425, including 4,282 boys and 4,143 girls.
- Literate population in Alirajpur district is around 2,09,754, including 1,20,905 males and 88,849 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,812, including 99,574 males and 71,238 females. In urban areas, it is 38,942, including 21,331 males and 17,611 females.
- Illiterate population in Alirajpur district is about 5,19,245, including 2,41,637 males and 2,77,608 females. In rural areas, it is 5,01,113, including 2,34,019 males and 2,67,094 females. In urban areas, it is 18,132, including 7,618 males and 10,514 females.
- There are about 1,23,800 households in Alirajpur district, including 1,13,129 in rural areas and 10,671 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Alirajpur. 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 | 26,877 | 23,503 | 3,374 |
| SC Male Population | 13,481 | 11,776 | 1,705 |
| SC Female Population | 13,396 | 11,727 | 1,669 |
| Total ST Population | 6,48,638 | 6,27,835 | 20,803 |
| ST Male Population | 3,21,842 | 3,11,307 | 10,535 |
| ST Female Population | 3,26,796 | 3,16,528 | 10,268 |
| Population Density | 229 / km² | 214 / km² | 1,339 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Alirajpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alirajpur district is approximately 26,877, including 13,481 males and 13,396 females. In rural areas, it is 23,503, including 11,776 males and 11,727 females. In urban areas, it is 3,374, including 1,705 males and 1,669 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alirajpur district is about 6,48,638, including 3,21,842 males and 3,26,796 females. In rural areas, it is 6,27,835, including 3,11,307 males and 3,16,528 females. In urban areas, it is 20,803, including 10,535 males and 10,268 females.
- Overall population density of Alirajpur district is around 229 people per km². Rural areas have about 214 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,339 people per km².