Bhopal District, Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal District is an administrative district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The district headquarters is located at Bhopal. Hindi and Urdu are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 2,772 km², including 2,421.95 km² of rural area and 350.05 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Bhopal District
Bhopal District is divided into 3 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 632 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
Population of Bhopal District
As per the Census 2011, Bhopal District has a total population of 23,71,061 people, consisting of 12,36,130 males and 11,34,931 females. There are 5,01,805 households in the district with an average population density of 855 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,71,061 | 4,54,010 | 19,17,051 |
| Male Population | 12,36,130 | 2,38,025 | 9,98,105 |
| Female Population | 11,34,931 | 2,15,985 | 9,18,946 |
| Total Households | 5,01,805 | 93,058 | 4,08,747 |
| Population Density | 855 / km² | 187 / km² | 5,477 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 16,60,690 literate people and 3,04,713 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,57,516 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 69,429 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,04,713 | 73,163 | 2,31,550 |
| Literate Population | 16,60,690 | 2,54,810 | 14,05,880 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,10,371 | 1,99,200 | 5,11,171 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,57,516 | 95,945 | 2,61,571 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 69,429 | 19,124 | 50,305 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.