Maharajpur
Maharajpur is a Town and Tehsil in Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Maharajpur Block (CD) is 03428. The total area of Maharajpur Tehsil is 343 km², which includes 300.22 km² of rural area and 42.92 km² of urban area. Maharajpur has a sex ratio of approximately 885 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Maharajpur Tehsil
Maharajpur Tehsil has a total of 46 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Maharajpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baidar | Bedar | Maharajpur (35 km) |
| 2 | Bajakheda | Singhpur | Laundi (16 km) |
| 3 | Bardwaha Kalan | Gursari | Maharajpur (25 km) |
| 4 | Barrohi | Barrohi | Maharajpur (8 km) |
| 5 | Bhirota | Ujara | Garhi Malhera (19 km) |
| 6 | Bikora | Bikaura | Maharajpur (12 km) |
| 7 | Budrakh | Budrakh | Maharajpur (14 km) |
| 8 | Dhigpura | Dhigpura | Maharajpur (6 km) |
| 9 | Dilniya | Dilaniya | Maharajpur (8 km) |
| 10 | Fulari | Barrohi | Maharajpur (10 km) |
| 11 | Gaurari | Gaurari | Maharajpur (4 km) |
| 12 | Gour | Gaur | Maharajpur (9 km) |
| 13 | Gudara | Gudara | Maharajpur (5 km) |
| 14 | Gursari | Gursari | Maharajpur (22 km) |
| 15 | Imiliya | Gaur | Maharajpur (15 km) |
| 16 | Imlahi | Ujara | Garhi Malhera (19 km) |
| 17 | Jhikmau | Mataudha Besan | Maharajpur (45 km) |
| 18 | Karola | Gursari | Maharajpur (22 km) |
| 19 | Khiri | Khiri | Maharajpur (25 km) |
| 20 | Khirwa | Khirwa | Maharajpur (25 km) |
| 21 | Kurraha | Kurraha | Garhi Malhera (5 km) |
| 22 | Lahar | Gaur | Maharajpur (13 km) |
| 23 | Madari | Sindurkhi | Maharajpur (26 km) |
| 24 | Malka | Malka | Garhi Malhera (14 km) |
| 25 | Mankari | Mankari | Chhatarpur (29 km) |
| 26 | Manpura | Khirwa | Maharajpur (25 km) |
| 27 | Matodha Besan | Mataudha Besan | Chhatarpur (40 km) |
| 28 | Matodha Chauhan | Mataudha Chauban | Maharajpur (20 km) |
| 29 | Mau | Mau Pur | Maharajpur (5 km) |
| 30 | Muhari | Sindurkhi | Maharajpur (12 km) |
| 31 | Mukharra | Mukharra | Maharajpur (25 km) |
| 32 | Nathpur | Pur Mau | Maharajpur (7 km) |
| 33 | Natuwa | Mataudha Chauban | Maharajpur (25 km) |
| 34 | Neguwan | Madarkha | Maharajpur |
| 35 | Nuna | Nuna | Nowgong (20 km) |
| 36 | Padwaha | Padwaha | Maharajpur (26 km) |
| 37 | Pur | Pur Mau | Maharajpur (7 km) |
| 38 | Putari | Bikaura | Maharajpur (12 km) |
| 39 | Sela | Saila | Maharajpur (7 km) |
| 40 | Sindukhi | Sindurkhi | Maharajpur (12 km) |
| 41 | Singpur | Singhpur | Maharajpur (19 km) |
| 42 | Suda | Khiri | Maharajpur (20 km) |
| 43 | Sudahar | Mataudha Besan | Maharajpur (45 km) |
| 44 | Tatam | Tatam | Maharajpur (15 km) |
| 45 | Ujara | Ujara | Garhi Malhera (14 km) |
| 46 | Urdmau | Urdmau | Maharajpur (10 km) |
Population of Maharajpur Tehsil
The population profile of Maharajpur Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Maharajpur Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,05,051 | 68,098 | 36,953 |
| Male Population | 55,724 | 36,174 | 19,550 |
| Female Population | 49,327 | 31,924 | 17,403 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,530 | 11,389 | 5,141 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,688 | 6,024 | 2,664 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,842 | 5,365 | 2,477 |
| Literate Population | 56,256 | 33,358 | 22,898 |
| Literate Male Population | 34,319 | 20,857 | 13,462 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,937 | 12,501 | 9,436 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,795 | 34,740 | 14,055 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,405 | 15,317 | 6,088 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,390 | 19,423 | 7,967 |
| Total Households | 19,334 | 12,833 | 6,501 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Maharajpur Tehsil is around 1,05,051 people. This includes 55,724 males and 49,327 females. Rural population is about 68,098 (36,174 males and 31,924 females), while urban population is nearly 36,953 (19,550 males and 17,403 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,530 of the population, with 8,688 boys and 7,842 girls. Rural areas have 11,389 children, and urban areas have about 5,141 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 56,256 literate people in Maharajpur Tehsil, including 34,319 literate males and 21,937 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 33,358 individuals and urban literacy covers around 22,898 people.
- About 48,795 people in Maharajpur Tehsil are not literate, including 21,405 males and 27,390 females. Rural areas include 34,740 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 14,055 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,334 households, with 12,833 in villages and 6,501 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Maharajpur Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 22,355 | 14,372 | 7,983 |
| SC Male Population | 11,803 | 7,603 | 4,200 |
| SC Female Population | 10,552 | 6,769 | 3,783 |
| Total ST Population | 301 | 41 | 260 |
| ST Male Population | 164 | 27 | 137 |
| ST Female Population | 137 | 14 | 123 |
| Population Density | 306 / km² | 227 / km² | 861 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Maharajpur Tehsil is approximately 22,355 people, including 11,803 males and 10,552 females. Around 14,372 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,983 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Maharajpur Tehsil is about 301 people, including 164 males and 137 females. Around 41 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 260 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 306 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 227 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 861 people per sq. km.