Ashoknagar
Ashoknagar is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Ashoknagar district is 4,674 km², which includes 4,611.46 km² of rural area and 62.54 km² of urban area. There are about 818 villages in Ashoknagar district.
For administrative convenience, Ashoknagar 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.
Mungaoli is the largest tehsil in ashoknagar district by both area and population. Shadhora is the smallest tehsil in ashoknagar district by both area and population. There are 5 tehsils in Ashoknagar district. Here is the list of all Ashoknagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ashoknagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashoknagar | 857 | 2,15,267 |
| 2 | Chanderi | 1,015 | 1,58,330 |
| 3 | Isagarh | 1,144 | 1,76,249 |
| 4 | Mungaoli | 1,264 | 2,21,572 |
| 5 | Shadhora | 393 | 73,653 |
Population of Ashoknagar District
The population of Ashoknagar 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 Ashoknagar, 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 | 8,45,071 | 6,91,387 | 1,53,684 |
| Total Male Population | 4,43,837 | 3,63,411 | 80,426 |
| Total Female Population | 4,01,234 | 3,27,976 | 73,258 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,38,787 | 1,16,890 | 21,897 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 72,239 | 60,811 | 11,428 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,548 | 56,079 | 10,469 |
| Literate Population | 4,69,109 | 3,66,314 | 1,02,795 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,90,304 | 2,30,726 | 59,578 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,78,805 | 1,35,588 | 43,217 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,75,962 | 3,25,073 | 50,889 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,53,533 | 1,32,685 | 20,848 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,22,429 | 1,92,388 | 30,041 |
| Households | 1,72,680 | 1,42,794 | 29,886 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ashoknagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ashoknagar district is 8,45,071, including 4,43,837 males and 4,01,234 females. In rural areas, it is 6,91,387, including 3,63,411 males and 3,27,976 females. In urban areas, it is 1,53,684, including 80,426 males and 73,258 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ashoknagar district is 1,38,787, including 72,239 boys and 66,548 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,16,890, including 60,811 boys and 56,079 girls. In urban areas, it is 21,897, including 11,428 boys and 10,469 girls.
- Literate population in Ashoknagar district is around 4,69,109, including 2,90,304 males and 1,78,805 females. In rural areas, it is 3,66,314, including 2,30,726 males and 1,35,588 females. In urban areas, it is 1,02,795, including 59,578 males and 43,217 females.
- Illiterate population in Ashoknagar district is about 3,75,962, including 1,53,533 males and 2,22,429 females. In rural areas, it is 3,25,073, including 1,32,685 males and 1,92,388 females. In urban areas, it is 50,889, including 20,848 males and 30,041 females.
- There are about 1,72,680 households in Ashoknagar district, including 1,42,794 in rural areas and 29,886 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ashoknagar. 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 | 1,75,764 | 1,49,988 | 25,776 |
| SC Male Population | 92,216 | 78,784 | 13,432 |
| SC Female Population | 83,548 | 71,204 | 12,344 |
| Total ST Population | 82,072 | 77,631 | 4,441 |
| ST Male Population | 42,447 | 40,140 | 2,307 |
| ST Female Population | 39,625 | 37,491 | 2,134 |
| Population Density | 181 / km² | 150 / km² | 2,457 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ashoknagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ashoknagar district is approximately 1,75,764, including 92,216 males and 83,548 females. In rural areas, it is 1,49,988, including 78,784 males and 71,204 females. In urban areas, it is 25,776, including 13,432 males and 12,344 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ashoknagar district is about 82,072, including 42,447 males and 39,625 females. In rural areas, it is 77,631, including 40,140 males and 37,491 females. In urban areas, it is 4,441, including 2,307 males and 2,134 females.
- Overall population density of Ashoknagar district is around 181 people per km². Rural areas have about 150 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,457 people per km².