Datia
Datia is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Datia district is 2,902 km², which includes 2,872.21 km² of rural area and 29.79 km² of urban area. There are about 586 villages in Datia district.
For administrative convenience, Datia 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.
There are 4 tehsils in Datia district. Here is the list of all Datia Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Datia District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhander | 670 | 1,59,829 |
| 2 | Datia | 1,206 | 3,73,772 |
| 3 | Indergarh | 546 | 1,36,921 |
| 4 | Seondha | 480 | 1,16,232 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Datia District
Datia is the largest tehsil in datia district by both area and population. Seondha is the smallest tehsil in datia district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Datia | Datia |
| Smallest Tehsil | Seondha | Seondha |
Population of Datia District
The population of Datia 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 Datia, 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 | 7,86,754 | 6,04,772 | 1,81,982 |
| Total Male Population | 4,20,157 | 3,23,966 | 96,191 |
| Total Female Population | 3,66,597 | 2,80,806 | 85,791 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,10,114 | 86,717 | 23,397 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,335 | 46,768 | 12,567 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,779 | 39,949 | 10,830 |
| Literate Population | 4,91,445 | 3,65,567 | 1,25,878 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,03,815 | 2,30,901 | 72,914 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,87,630 | 1,34,666 | 52,964 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,95,309 | 2,39,205 | 56,104 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,16,342 | 93,065 | 23,277 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,78,967 | 1,46,140 | 32,827 |
| Households | 1,60,215 | 1,26,017 | 34,198 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Datia district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Datia district is 7,86,754, including 4,20,157 males and 3,66,597 females. In rural areas, it is 6,04,772, including 3,23,966 males and 2,80,806 females. In urban areas, it is 1,81,982, including 96,191 males and 85,791 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Datia district is 1,10,114, including 59,335 boys and 50,779 girls. In rural areas, it is 86,717, including 46,768 boys and 39,949 girls. In urban areas, it is 23,397, including 12,567 boys and 10,830 girls.
- Literate population in Datia district is around 4,91,445, including 3,03,815 males and 1,87,630 females. In rural areas, it is 3,65,567, including 2,30,901 males and 1,34,666 females. In urban areas, it is 1,25,878, including 72,914 males and 52,964 females.
- Illiterate population in Datia district is about 2,95,309, including 1,16,342 males and 1,78,967 females. In rural areas, it is 2,39,205, including 93,065 males and 1,46,140 females. In urban areas, it is 56,104, including 23,277 males and 32,827 females.
- There are about 1,60,215 households in Datia district, including 1,26,017 in rural areas and 34,198 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Datia. 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 | 2,00,270 | 1,64,777 | 35,493 |
| SC Male Population | 1,07,132 | 88,263 | 18,869 |
| SC Female Population | 93,138 | 76,514 | 16,624 |
| Total ST Population | 15,061 | 10,889 | 4,172 |
| ST Male Population | 7,870 | 5,712 | 2,158 |
| ST Female Population | 7,191 | 5,177 | 2,014 |
| Population Density | 271 / km² | 211 / km² | 6,109 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Datia district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Datia district is approximately 2,00,270, including 1,07,132 males and 93,138 females. In rural areas, it is 1,64,777, including 88,263 males and 76,514 females. In urban areas, it is 35,493, including 18,869 males and 16,624 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Datia district is about 15,061, including 7,870 males and 7,191 females. In rural areas, it is 10,889, including 5,712 males and 5,177 females. In urban areas, it is 4,172, including 2,158 males and 2,014 females.
- Overall population density of Datia district is around 271 people per km². Rural areas have about 211 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,109 people per km².