Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Chhatarpur is 8,687 km² including 8,315.36 km² rural area and 371.64 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Chhatarpur has a population of 17,62,375 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,99,016 while rural population is 13,63,359. Chhatarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 882 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 202.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,56,297 houses in the district, including 74,427 urban houses and 2,81,870 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,085 villages in chhatarpur district.
The Chhatarpur 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.
Bijawar is the largest tehsil in chhatarpur district covering area of 1593.44 km² while Maharajpur is the smallest tehsil in chhatarpur district covering area of 343.14 km². Chhatarpur is the most populous whereas Buxwaha is the least populous tehsil in chhatarpur district. There are 11 tehsils in Chhatarpur district. Here is the list of all Chhatarpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Chhatarpur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bada Malhera | 623 | 1,10,935 |
| 2 | Bijawar | 1,593 | 1,73,380 |
| 3 | Buxwaha | 903 | 90,277 |
| 4 | Chandla | 386 | 1,00,601 |
| 5 | Chhatarpur | 1,065 | 3,59,338 |
| 6 | Gaurihar | 922 | 1,87,093 |
| 7 | Ghuwara | 413 | 98,517 |
| 8 | Laundi | 470 | 99,946 |
| 9 | Maharajpur | 343 | 1,05,051 |
| 10 | Nowgong | 575 | 1,82,233 |
| 11 | Rajnagar | 1,391 | 2,55,004 |
Population of Chhatarpur District
The population of Chhatarpur 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 Chhatarpur, 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 | 17,62,375 | 13,63,359 | 3,99,016 |
| Total Male Population | 9,36,121 | 7,25,273 | 2,10,848 |
| Total Female Population | 8,26,254 | 6,38,086 | 1,88,168 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,82,794 | 2,28,834 | 53,960 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,48,861 | 1,20,252 | 28,609 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,33,933 | 1,08,582 | 25,351 |
| Literate Population | 9,43,033 | 6,71,558 | 2,71,475 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,72,010 | 4,16,937 | 1,55,073 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,71,023 | 2,54,621 | 1,16,402 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,19,342 | 6,91,801 | 1,27,541 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,64,111 | 3,08,336 | 55,775 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,55,231 | 3,83,465 | 71,766 |
| Households | 3,56,297 | 2,81,870 | 74,427 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chhatarpur. 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 | 4,05,313 | 3,34,176 | 71,137 |
| SC Male Population | 2,15,258 | 1,77,720 | 37,538 |
| SC Female Population | 1,90,055 | 1,56,456 | 33,599 |
| Total ST Population | 73,597 | 68,928 | 4,669 |
| ST Male Population | 38,081 | 35,622 | 2,459 |
| ST Female Population | 35,516 | 33,306 | 2,210 |
| Population Density | 203 / km² | 164 / km² | 1,074 / km² |