Dhar
Dhar is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Dhar district is 8,153 km², which includes 7,921.54 km² of rural area and 231.46 km² of urban area. There are about 1,477 villages in Dhar district.
For administrative convenience, Dhar 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 8 tehsils in Dhar district. Here is the list of all Dhar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dhar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badnawar | 1,049 | 2,26,440 |
| 2 | Dahi | 449 | 1,14,242 |
| 3 | Dhar | 1,896 | 5,78,423 |
| 4 | Dharampuri | 426 | 1,83,659 |
| 5 | Gandhwani | 734 | 1,56,046 |
| 6 | Kukshi | 1,251 | 3,22,282 |
| 7 | Manawar | 1,061 | 3,08,188 |
| 8 | Sardarpur | 1,288 | 2,96,513 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Dhar is the largest tehsil in dhar district by both area and population. Dharampuri is the smallest tehsil in dhar district by area, while Dahi is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dhar | Dhar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Dharampuri | Dharampuri |
Population of Dhar District
The population of Dhar 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 Dhar, 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 | 21,85,793 | 17,72,572 | 4,13,221 |
| Total Male Population | 11,12,725 | 8,95,113 | 2,17,612 |
| Total Female Population | 10,73,068 | 8,77,459 | 1,95,609 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,59,949 | 3,00,042 | 59,907 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,86,684 | 1,55,148 | 31,536 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,73,265 | 1,44,894 | 28,371 |
| Literate Population | 10,77,338 | 7,96,473 | 2,80,865 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,38,479 | 4,77,831 | 1,60,648 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,38,859 | 3,18,642 | 1,20,217 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,08,455 | 9,76,099 | 1,32,356 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,74,246 | 4,17,282 | 56,964 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,34,209 | 5,58,817 | 75,392 |
| Households | 4,25,914 | 3,39,173 | 86,741 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dhar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dhar district is 21,85,793, including 11,12,725 males and 10,73,068 females. In rural areas, it is 17,72,572, including 8,95,113 males and 8,77,459 females. In urban areas, it is 4,13,221, including 2,17,612 males and 1,95,609 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dhar district is 3,59,949, including 1,86,684 boys and 1,73,265 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,00,042, including 1,55,148 boys and 1,44,894 girls. In urban areas, it is 59,907, including 31,536 boys and 28,371 girls.
- Literate population in Dhar district is around 10,77,338, including 6,38,479 males and 4,38,859 females. In rural areas, it is 7,96,473, including 4,77,831 males and 3,18,642 females. In urban areas, it is 2,80,865, including 1,60,648 males and 1,20,217 females.
- Illiterate population in Dhar district is about 11,08,455, including 4,74,246 males and 6,34,209 females. In rural areas, it is 9,76,099, including 4,17,282 males and 5,58,817 females. In urban areas, it is 1,32,356, including 56,964 males and 75,392 females.
- There are about 4,25,914 households in Dhar district, including 3,39,173 in rural areas and 86,741 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dhar. 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 | 1,45,436 | 1,09,481 | 35,955 |
| SC Male Population | 74,291 | 55,518 | 18,773 |
| SC Female Population | 71,145 | 53,963 | 17,182 |
| Total ST Population | 12,22,814 | 11,42,263 | 80,551 |
| ST Male Population | 6,14,619 | 5,73,746 | 40,873 |
| ST Female Population | 6,08,195 | 5,68,517 | 39,678 |
| Population Density | 268 / km² | 224 / km² | 1,785 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dhar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhar district is approximately 1,45,436, including 74,291 males and 71,145 females. In rural areas, it is 1,09,481, including 55,518 males and 53,963 females. In urban areas, it is 35,955, including 18,773 males and 17,182 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhar district is about 12,22,814, including 6,14,619 males and 6,08,195 females. In rural areas, it is 11,42,263, including 5,73,746 males and 5,68,517 females. In urban areas, it is 80,551, including 40,873 males and 39,678 females.
- Overall population density of Dhar district is around 268 people per km². Rural areas have about 224 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,785 people per km².