Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil - Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar is an administrative tehsil in the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Dhamarda, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 333 km², including 310.96 km² rural area and 22.30 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil
Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil has a total of 54 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airan | Rural | Chhota Bhawata |
| 2 | Aman Kuwa | Rural | Amankuwa |
| 3 | Badgaon | Rural | Badgoan |
| 4 | Bahedawa | Rural | Bahedawa |
| 5 | Barjhar | Rural | Barjhar |
| 6 | Barkheda | Rural | Badi Miryawata |
| 7 | Bhavra | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bhawata Bada | Rural | Bada Bhawata |
| 9 | Bhawata Chhota | Rural | Chhota Bhawata |
| 10 | Bhuriya Kuwa | Rural | Mendha |
| 11 | Biljhar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Bina | Rural | Chhotifata |
| 13 | Borka Aara | Rural | Badgoan |
| 14 | Borkundiya | Rural | Borkundiya |
| 15 | Chapri | Rural | Amankuwa |
| 16 | Deetya Ka Falya | Rural | Chhoti Malpur |
| 17 | Dewali | Rural | Dewali |
| 18 | Dungaliwani | Rural | Dungaliwani |
| 19 | Fata Badi | Rural | Bahedawa |
| 20 | Fata Chhoti | Rural | Chhotifata |
| 21 | Gerughati | Rural | Gerughati |
| 22 | Girdha | Rural | Girdha |
| 23 | Jawaniya | Rural | Jawaniya |
| 24 | Jhiran | Rural | Jhiran |
| 25 | Kakadbari | Rural | Kakadbari |
| 26 | Kaliyawav | Rural | Kaliiyawav |
| 27 | Kansath | Rural | Kheriyamali |
| 28 | Kareti Badi | Rural | Badikareti |
| 29 | Kareti Chhoti | Rural | Badikareti |
| 30 | Kheriya Mali | Rural | Kheriyamali |
| 31 | Khutaja Bada | Rural | Badakhutaja |
| 32 | Khutaja Chhota | Rural | Chhotakhutaja |
| 33 | Kilana | Rural | Kilana |
| 34 | Koriya Pan | Rural | Koriyapan |
| 35 | Kuhiwav | Rural | Gerughati |
| 36 | Kukshi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 37 | Lilumari | Rural | Chhotifata |
| 38 | Mahendra | Rural | Mahendra |
| 39 | Malpur Badi | Rural | Chhoti Malpur |
| 40 | Malpur Chhoti | Rural | Chhoti Malpur |
| 41 | Malweli | Rural | Gerughati |
| 42 | Mathana | Rural | Matha Na |
| 43 | Mayawat | Rural | Mayawat |
| 44 | Mendha | Rural | Mendha |
| 45 | Miriyawat Chhoti | Rural | Badi Miryawata |
| 46 | Miryawat Badi | Rural | Badi Miryawata |
| 47 | Pochi Imli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 48 | Polbadi | Rural | Badipol |
| 49 | Polchhoti | Rural | Chhotipol |
| 50 | Ringol | Rural | Ringol |
| 51 | Roligaon | Rural | Roligaon |
| 52 | Sanda | Rural | Sanda |
| 53 | Sejawada | Rural | Sejawada |
| 54 | Tati Amba | Rural | Jawaniya |
Population of Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil has a total population of 91,101 people, consisting of 45,437 males and 45,664 females. There are 17,370 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 273 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91,101 | 80,133 | 10,968 |
| Male Population | 45,437 | 39,957 | 5,480 |
| Female Population | 45,664 | 40,176 | 5,488 |
| Total Households | 17,370 | 15,384 | 1,986 |
| Population Density | 273 / km² | 258 / km² | 492 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 29,992 literate people and 18,606 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,489 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 83,106 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,606 | 16,739 | 1,867 |
| Literate Population | 29,992 | 23,764 | 6,228 |
| Illiterate Population | 61,109 | 56,369 | 4,740 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,489 | 1,001 | 488 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 83,106 | 77,401 | 5,705 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.