Mohkhed

Mohkhed is a Town and Tehsil in Chhindwara 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 Mohkhed Block (CD) is 03655. The total area of Mohkhed Tehsil is 993 km². Mohkhed has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mohkhed Tehsil

Mohkhed Tehsil has a total of 183 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 Mohkhed Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mohkhed Tehsil

The population profile of Mohkhed 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 Mohkhed Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,68,340 people. Includes nearly 85,755 males and 82,585 females. Rural population is about 1,68,340 people.
• There are around 21,540 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,027 boys and 10,513 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,04,395 people. Non-literate population is around 63,945 people.
• There are nearly 34,932 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mohkhed 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mohkhed Tehsil is approximately 14,271 people, including 7,261 males and 7,010 females. Around 14,271 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mohkhed Tehsil is about 58,147 people, including 29,313 males and 28,834 females. Around 58,147 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 170 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 170 people per sq. km.