Damoh
Damoh is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Damoh district is 7,306 km², which includes 7,155.51 km² of rural area and 150.49 km² of urban area. There are about 1,176 villages in Damoh district.
For administrative convenience, Damoh 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.
Tendukheda is the largest tehsil in damoh district covering area of 1537.60 km² while Patharia is the smallest tehsil in damoh district covering area of 704.01 km². Damoh is the most populous whereas Patera is the least populous tehsil in damoh district. There are 7 tehsils in Damoh district. Here is the list of all Damoh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Damoh District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batiyagarh | 918 | 1,41,466 |
| 2 | Damoh | 1,227 | 3,59,521 |
| 3 | Hatta | 941 | 1,49,602 |
| 4 | Jabera | 1,182 | 1,63,801 |
| 5 | Patera | 796 | 1,24,353 |
| 6 | Patharia | 704 | 1,72,480 |
| 7 | Tendukheda | 1,538 | 1,52,996 |
Population of Damoh District
The population of Damoh 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 Damoh, 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 | 12,64,219 | 10,13,668 | 2,50,551 |
| Total Male Population | 6,61,873 | 5,30,471 | 1,31,402 |
| Total Female Population | 6,02,346 | 4,83,197 | 1,19,149 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,91,968 | 1,59,999 | 31,969 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 99,544 | 82,799 | 16,745 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,424 | 77,200 | 15,224 |
| Literate Population | 7,47,715 | 5,64,140 | 1,83,575 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,45,737 | 3,42,733 | 1,03,004 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,01,978 | 2,21,407 | 80,571 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,16,504 | 4,49,528 | 66,976 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,16,136 | 1,87,738 | 28,398 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,00,368 | 2,61,790 | 38,578 |
| Households | 2,97,608 | 2,45,928 | 51,680 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Damoh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Damoh district is 12,64,219, including 6,61,873 males and 6,02,346 females. In rural areas, it is 10,13,668, including 5,30,471 males and 4,83,197 females. In urban areas, it is 2,50,551, including 1,31,402 males and 1,19,149 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Damoh district is 1,91,968, including 99,544 boys and 92,424 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,59,999, including 82,799 boys and 77,200 girls. In urban areas, it is 31,969, including 16,745 boys and 15,224 girls.
- Literate population in Damoh district is around 7,47,715, including 4,45,737 males and 3,01,978 females. In rural areas, it is 5,64,140, including 3,42,733 males and 2,21,407 females. In urban areas, it is 1,83,575, including 1,03,004 males and 80,571 females.
- Illiterate population in Damoh district is about 5,16,504, including 2,16,136 males and 3,00,368 females. In rural areas, it is 4,49,528, including 1,87,738 males and 2,61,790 females. In urban areas, it is 66,976, including 28,398 males and 38,578 females.
- There are about 2,97,608 households in Damoh district, including 2,45,928 in rural areas and 51,680 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Damoh. 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 | 2,46,337 | 1,95,673 | 50,664 |
| SC Male Population | 1,29,877 | 1,03,224 | 26,653 |
| SC Female Population | 1,16,460 | 92,449 | 24,011 |
| Total ST Population | 1,66,295 | 1,60,453 | 5,842 |
| ST Male Population | 84,809 | 81,796 | 3,013 |
| ST Female Population | 81,486 | 78,657 | 2,829 |
| Population Density | 173 / km² | 142 / km² | 1,665 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Damoh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Damoh district is approximately 2,46,337, including 1,29,877 males and 1,16,460 females. In rural areas, it is 1,95,673, including 1,03,224 males and 92,449 females. In urban areas, it is 50,664, including 26,653 males and 24,011 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Damoh district is about 1,66,295, including 84,809 males and 81,486 females. In rural areas, it is 1,60,453, including 81,796 males and 78,657 females. In urban areas, it is 5,842, including 3,013 males and 2,829 females.
- Overall population density of Damoh district is around 173 people per km². Rural areas have about 142 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,665 people per km².