Betul
Betul is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Betul is 10,043 km² including 9,941.17 km² rural area and 101.83 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Betul has a population of 15,75,362 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,09,151 while rural population is 12,66,211. Betul has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 156.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,29,832 houses in the district, including 67,953 urban houses and 2,61,879 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,344 villages in betul district.
The Betul district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Bhainsdehi is the largest tehsil in betul district by both area and population. Chicholi is the smallest tehsil in betul district by both area and population. There are 8 tehsils in Betul district. Here is the list of all Betul Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Betul District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Amla | 717 | 1,76,126 |
2 | Athner | 941 | 1,06,793 |
3 | Betul | 1,347 | 2,80,179 |
4 | Bhainsdehi | 2,462 | 2,89,295 |
5 | Chicholi | 669 | 86,795 |
6 | Ghoda Dongri | 1,141 | 2,35,790 |
7 | Multai | 1,810 | 2,87,078 |
8 | Shahpur | 957 | 1,13,306 |
Population of Betul District
The population of Betul 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 Betul, 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 |
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Total Population | 15,75,362 | 12,66,211 | 3,09,151 |
Total Male Population | 7,99,236 | 6,40,358 | 1,58,878 |
Total Female Population | 7,76,126 | 6,25,853 | 1,50,273 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,11,433 | 1,78,470 | 32,963 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,08,034 | 91,050 | 16,984 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,399 | 87,420 | 15,979 |
Literate Population | 9,39,769 | 7,00,098 | 2,39,671 |
Literate Male Population | 5,29,783 | 4,00,175 | 1,29,608 |
Literate Female Population | 4,09,986 | 2,99,923 | 1,10,063 |
Illiterate Population | 6,35,593 | 5,66,113 | 69,480 |
Illiterate Male Population | 2,69,453 | 2,40,183 | 29,270 |
Illiterate Female Population | 3,66,140 | 3,25,930 | 40,210 |
Households | 3,29,832 | 2,61,879 | 67,953 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Betul. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 1,59,296 | 1,07,791 | 51,505 |
SC Male Population | 81,621 | 55,268 | 26,353 |
SC Female Population | 77,675 | 52,523 | 25,152 |
Total ST Population | 6,67,018 | 6,38,348 | 28,670 |
ST Male Population | 3,33,166 | 3,18,925 | 14,241 |
ST Female Population | 3,33,852 | 3,19,423 | 14,429 |
Population Density | 157 / km² | 127 / km² | 3,036 / km² |