Bhopal
Bhopal is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Bhopal district is 2,772 km², which includes 2,421.95 km² of rural area and 350.05 km² of urban area. There are about 501 villages in Bhopal district.
For administrative convenience, Bhopal 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.
There are 2 tehsils in Bhopal district. Here is the list of all Bhopal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bhopal District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Berasia is the largest tehsil in bhopal district, covering an area of 1410.23 km², while Huzur is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 1361.77 km². Huzur is the most populous, whereas Berasia is the least populous tehsil in bhopal district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Berasia | Huzur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Huzur | Huzur |
Population of Bhopal District
The population of Bhopal 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 Bhopal, 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 | 23,71,061 | 4,54,010 | 19,17,051 |
| Total Male Population | 12,36,130 | 2,38,025 | 9,98,105 |
| Total Female Population | 11,34,931 | 2,15,985 | 9,18,946 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,04,713 | 73,163 | 2,31,550 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,58,721 | 37,990 | 1,20,731 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,45,992 | 35,173 | 1,10,819 |
| Literate Population | 16,60,690 | 2,54,810 | 14,05,880 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,20,314 | 1,53,144 | 7,67,170 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,40,376 | 1,01,666 | 6,38,710 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,10,371 | 1,99,200 | 5,11,171 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,15,816 | 84,881 | 2,30,935 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,94,555 | 1,14,319 | 2,80,236 |
| Households | 5,01,805 | 93,058 | 4,08,747 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bhopal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bhopal district is 23,71,061, including 12,36,130 males and 11,34,931 females. In rural areas, it is 4,54,010, including 2,38,025 males and 2,15,985 females. In urban areas, it is 19,17,051, including 9,98,105 males and 9,18,946 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bhopal district is 3,04,713, including 1,58,721 boys and 1,45,992 girls. In rural areas, it is 73,163, including 37,990 boys and 35,173 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,31,550, including 1,20,731 boys and 1,10,819 girls.
- Literate population in Bhopal district is around 16,60,690, including 9,20,314 males and 7,40,376 females. In rural areas, it is 2,54,810, including 1,53,144 males and 1,01,666 females. In urban areas, it is 14,05,880, including 7,67,170 males and 6,38,710 females.
- Illiterate population in Bhopal district is about 7,10,371, including 3,15,816 males and 3,94,555 females. In rural areas, it is 1,99,200, including 84,881 males and 1,14,319 females. In urban areas, it is 5,11,171, including 2,30,935 males and 2,80,236 females.
- There are about 5,01,805 households in Bhopal district, including 93,058 in rural areas and 4,08,747 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bhopal. 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 | 3,57,516 | 95,945 | 2,61,571 |
| SC Male Population | 1,85,902 | 50,342 | 1,35,560 |
| SC Female Population | 1,71,614 | 45,603 | 1,26,011 |
| Total ST Population | 69,429 | 19,124 | 50,305 |
| ST Male Population | 35,966 | 9,916 | 26,050 |
| ST Female Population | 33,463 | 9,208 | 24,255 |
| Population Density | 855 / km² | 188 / km² | 5,477 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bhopal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhopal district is approximately 3,57,516, including 1,85,902 males and 1,71,614 females. In rural areas, it is 95,945, including 50,342 males and 45,603 females. In urban areas, it is 2,61,571, including 1,35,560 males and 1,26,011 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhopal district is about 69,429, including 35,966 males and 33,463 females. In rural areas, it is 19,124, including 9,916 males and 9,208 females. In urban areas, it is 50,305, including 26,050 males and 24,255 females.
- Overall population density of Bhopal district is around 855 people per km². Rural areas have about 188 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,477 people per km².