Anjad
Anjad is a Town and Tehsil in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Anjad Block (CD) is 03557. The total area of Anjad Tehsil is 258 km², which includes 242.48 km² of rural area and 15.54 km² of urban area. Anjad has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anjad Tehsil
Anjad Tehsil has a total of 46 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Anjad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anjad Revenue Area | Chakeri | Anjad (1 km) |
| 2 | Awali | Aawali | Anjad (7 km) |
| 3 | Badgaon | Badgaon | Rajpur (8 km) |
| 4 | Bajaha | Bajatta | Rajpur (8 km) |
| 5 | Banjari | Padala | Rajpur (6 km) |
| 6 | Bawadya | Bawadiya | Anjad (18 km) |
| 7 | Bhamori | Bhamori | Anjad (8 km) |
| 8 | Bilwa Road | Bilwa Road | Anjad (6 km) |
| 9 | Bilwadeb | Bilwa Deb | Rajpur (11 km) |
| 10 | Chakeri | Chakeri | Anjad (3 km) |
| 11 | Chhapri | Chhapari | Anjad (6 km) |
| 12 | Chhota Barda | Chhota Barda | Anjad (5 km) |
| 13 | Datwada | Datwada | Anjad (7 km) |
| 14 | Fatyapur | Fatyapur | Anjad (13 km) |
| 15 | Gawla | Mehgaon Deb | Anjad (22 km) |
| 16 | Golata | Aawali | Anjad (7 km) |
| 17 | Harangaon | Harangaon | Anjad (13 km) |
| 18 | Haribad | Haribad | Rajpur (7 km) |
| 19 | Jholpipri | Palasiya | Anjad (3 km) |
| 20 | Kesharpura | Mohipura | Anjad (9 km) |
| 21 | Khedi Khurd | Panya | Anjad (11 km) |
| 22 | Kirmohi | Bawadiya | Anjad (21 km) |
| 23 | Koyadiya | Koyadiya | Anjad (16 km) |
| 24 | Lohara | Lohara | Anjad (19 km) |
| 25 | Mandwada | Mandwara | Anjad (9 km) |
| 26 | Mehgaon | Mehgaon Deb | Anjad (18 km) |
| 27 | Mohipura | Mohipura | Anjad (7 km) |
| 28 | Nalwai | Lohara | Anjad (19 km) |
| 29 | Padla | Padala | Anjad (10 km) |
| 30 | Palasya | Palasiya | Anjad (3 km) |
| 31 | Panya | Panya | Anjad (11 km) |
| 32 | Pichhola | Takyapur | Anjad (14 km) |
| 33 | Pipalya Deb | Pipliya Deb | Anjad (15 km) |
| 34 | Piprideb | Rangaon Deb | Rajpur (15 km) |
| 35 | Ralamandal | Bajatta | Rajpur (12 km) |
| 36 | Rangaondeb | Rangaon Deb | Rajpur (10 km) |
| 37 | Sajwai | Palasiya | Anjad (5 km) |
| 38 | Sakad | Sakad | Rajpur (8 km) |
| 39 | Sandewa | Chhota Barda | Anjad (5 km) |
| 40 | Sangoda | Badgaon | Rajpur (6 km) |
| 41 | Surana | Surana | Anjad (16 km) |
| 42 | Takyapur | Takyapur | Anjad (12 km) |
| 43 | Talwada Deb | Talwada Deb | Anjad (16 km) |
| 44 | Uchawad | Uchawad | Anjad (21 km) |
| 45 | Ujawani | Bajatta | Rajpur (10 km) |
| 46 | Umariya | Sakad | Rajpur (6 km) |
Population of Anjad Tehsil
The population profile of Anjad Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Anjad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89,465 | 63,176 | 26,289 |
| Male Population | 45,297 | 32,068 | 13,229 |
| Female Population | 44,168 | 31,108 | 13,060 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,005 | 9,218 | 3,787 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,705 | 4,776 | 1,929 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,300 | 4,442 | 1,858 |
| Literate Population | 47,615 | 32,111 | 15,504 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,901 | 19,244 | 8,657 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,714 | 12,867 | 6,847 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,850 | 31,065 | 10,785 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,396 | 12,824 | 4,572 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,454 | 18,241 | 6,213 |
| Total Households | 18,079 | 12,994 | 5,085 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Anjad Tehsil is around 89,465 people. This includes 45,297 males and 44,168 females. Rural population is about 63,176 (32,068 males and 31,108 females), while urban population is nearly 26,289 (13,229 males and 13,060 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,005 of the population, with 6,705 boys and 6,300 girls. Rural areas have 9,218 children, and urban areas have about 3,787 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,615 literate people in Anjad Tehsil, including 27,901 literate males and 19,714 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 32,111 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,504 people.
- About 41,850 people in Anjad Tehsil are not literate, including 17,396 males and 24,454 females. Rural areas include 31,065 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,785 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,079 households, with 12,994 in villages and 5,085 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Anjad Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 13,131 | 8,217 | 4,914 |
| SC Male Population | 6,595 | 4,136 | 2,459 |
| SC Female Population | 6,536 | 4,081 | 2,455 |
| Total ST Population | 32,719 | 27,392 | 5,327 |
| ST Male Population | 16,569 | 13,914 | 2,655 |
| ST Female Population | 16,150 | 13,478 | 2,672 |
| Population Density | 347 / km² | 261 / km² | 1,692 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anjad Tehsil is approximately 13,131 people, including 6,595 males and 6,536 females. Around 8,217 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,914 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anjad Tehsil is about 32,719 people, including 16,569 males and 16,150 females. Around 27,392 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,327 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 347 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 261 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,692 people per sq. km.