Bhind
Bhind is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Bhind district is 4,459 km², which includes 4,231.96 km² of rural area and 227.04 km² of urban area. There are about 890 villages in Bhind district.
For administrative convenience, Bhind 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.
Bhind is the largest tehsil in bhind district by both area and population. Mihona is the smallest tehsil in bhind district by area while Ron is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 8 tehsils in Bhind district. Here is the list of all Bhind Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bhind District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ater | 447 | 1,39,378 |
| 2 | Bhind | 1,189 | 5,38,189 |
| 3 | Gohad | 1,030 | 3,16,826 |
| 4 | Gormi | 402 | 1,28,774 |
| 5 | Lahar | 396 | 2,14,048 |
| 6 | Mehgaon | 571 | 1,98,343 |
| 7 | Mihona | 171 | 89,442 |
| 8 | Ron | 253 | 78,005 |
Population of Bhind District
The population of Bhind 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 Bhind, 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 | 17,03,005 | 12,70,083 | 4,32,922 |
| Total Male Population | 9,26,843 | 6,94,756 | 2,32,087 |
| Total Female Population | 7,76,162 | 5,75,327 | 2,00,835 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,48,230 | 1,89,328 | 58,902 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,705 | 1,02,840 | 31,865 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,13,525 | 86,488 | 27,037 |
| Literate Population | 10,94,917 | 8,00,035 | 2,94,882 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,76,513 | 5,01,892 | 1,74,621 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,18,404 | 2,98,143 | 1,20,261 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,08,088 | 4,70,048 | 1,38,040 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,50,330 | 1,92,864 | 57,466 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,57,758 | 2,77,184 | 80,574 |
| Households | 2,99,233 | 2,26,671 | 72,562 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bhind district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bhind district is 17,03,005, including 9,26,843 males and 7,76,162 females. In rural areas, it is 12,70,083, including 6,94,756 males and 5,75,327 females. In urban areas, it is 4,32,922, including 2,32,087 males and 2,00,835 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bhind district is 2,48,230, including 1,34,705 boys and 1,13,525 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,89,328, including 1,02,840 boys and 86,488 girls. In urban areas, it is 58,902, including 31,865 boys and 27,037 girls.
- Literate population in Bhind district is around 10,94,917, including 6,76,513 males and 4,18,404 females. In rural areas, it is 8,00,035, including 5,01,892 males and 2,98,143 females. In urban areas, it is 2,94,882, including 1,74,621 males and 1,20,261 females.
- Illiterate population in Bhind district is about 6,08,088, including 2,50,330 males and 3,57,758 females. In rural areas, it is 4,70,048, including 1,92,864 males and 2,77,184 females. In urban areas, it is 1,38,040, including 57,466 males and 80,574 females.
- There are about 2,99,233 households in Bhind district, including 2,26,671 in rural areas and 72,562 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bhind. 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 | 3,74,799 | 2,84,499 | 90,300 |
| SC Male Population | 2,04,212 | 1,55,669 | 48,543 |
| SC Female Population | 1,70,587 | 1,28,830 | 41,757 |
| Total ST Population | 6,131 | 1,425 | 4,706 |
| ST Male Population | 3,283 | 758 | 2,525 |
| ST Female Population | 2,848 | 667 | 2,181 |
| Population Density | 382 / km² | 300 / km² | 1,907 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bhind district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhind district is approximately 3,74,799, including 2,04,212 males and 1,70,587 females. In rural areas, it is 2,84,499, including 1,55,669 males and 1,28,830 females. In urban areas, it is 90,300, including 48,543 males and 41,757 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhind district is about 6,131, including 3,283 males and 2,848 females. In rural areas, it is 1,425, including 758 males and 667 females. In urban areas, it is 4,706, including 2,525 males and 2,181 females.
- Overall population density of Bhind district is around 382 people per km². Rural areas have about 300 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,907 people per km².