Bhopal
Bhopal is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Bhopal is 2,772 km² including 2,421.95 km² rural area and 350.05 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Bhopal has a population of 23,71,061 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,17,051 while rural population is 4,54,010. Bhopal has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 855.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,01,805 houses in the district, including 4,08,747 urban houses and 93,058 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 501 villages in bhopal district.
The Bhopal 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.
Berasia is the largest tehsil in bhopal district covering area of 1410.23 km² while Huzur is the smallest tehsil in bhopal district covering area of 1361.77 km². Huzur is the most populous whereas Berasia is the least populous tehsil in bhopal district. 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
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 |
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 |