Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Chhatarpur district is 8,687 km², which includes 8,315.36 km² of rural area and 371.64 km² of urban area. There are about 1,085 villages in Chhatarpur district.
For administrative convenience, Chhatarpur 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.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chhatarpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chhatarpur district is 17,62,375, including 9,36,121 males and 8,26,254 females. In rural areas, it is 13,63,359, including 7,25,273 males and 6,38,086 females. In urban areas, it is 3,99,016, including 2,10,848 males and 1,88,168 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chhatarpur district is 2,82,794, including 1,48,861 boys and 1,33,933 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,28,834, including 1,20,252 boys and 1,08,582 girls. In urban areas, it is 53,960, including 28,609 boys and 25,351 girls.
- Literate population in Chhatarpur district is around 9,43,033, including 5,72,010 males and 3,71,023 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,558, including 4,16,937 males and 2,54,621 females. In urban areas, it is 2,71,475, including 1,55,073 males and 1,16,402 females.
- Illiterate population in Chhatarpur district is about 8,19,342, including 3,64,111 males and 4,55,231 females. In rural areas, it is 6,91,801, including 3,08,336 males and 3,83,465 females. In urban areas, it is 1,27,541, including 55,775 males and 71,766 females.
- There are about 3,56,297 households in Chhatarpur district, including 2,81,870 in rural areas and 74,427 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chhatarpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chhatarpur district is approximately 4,05,313, including 2,15,258 males and 1,90,055 females. In rural areas, it is 3,34,176, including 1,77,720 males and 1,56,456 females. In urban areas, it is 71,137, including 37,538 males and 33,599 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chhatarpur district is about 73,597, including 38,081 males and 35,516 females. In rural areas, it is 68,928, including 35,622 males and 33,306 females. In urban areas, it is 4,669, including 2,459 males and 2,210 females.
- Overall population density of Chhatarpur district is around 203 people per km². Rural areas have about 164 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,074 people per km².