Dindori
Dindori is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Dindori district is 7,470 km², which includes 7,448.94 km² of rural area and 21.06 km² of urban area. There are about 901 villages in Dindori district.
For administrative convenience, Dindori 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 2 tehsils in Dindori district. Here is the list of all Dindori Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dindori District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Dindori is the largest tehsil in dindori district by both area and population. Shahpura is the smallest tehsil in dindori district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dindori | Dindori |
| Smallest Tehsil | Shahpura | Shahpura |
Population of Dindori District
The population of Dindori 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 Dindori, 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 | 7,04,524 | 6,72,206 | 32,318 |
| Total Male Population | 3,51,913 | 3,35,393 | 16,520 |
| Total Female Population | 3,52,611 | 3,36,813 | 15,798 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,820 | 1,07,702 | 4,118 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 56,767 | 54,706 | 2,061 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,053 | 52,996 | 2,057 |
| Literate Population | 3,78,714 | 3,54,842 | 23,872 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,22,759 | 2,09,532 | 13,227 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,55,955 | 1,45,310 | 10,645 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,25,810 | 3,17,364 | 8,446 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,29,154 | 1,25,861 | 3,293 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,96,656 | 1,91,503 | 5,153 |
| Households | 1,69,630 | 1,62,220 | 7,410 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dindori district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dindori district is 7,04,524, including 3,51,913 males and 3,52,611 females. In rural areas, it is 6,72,206, including 3,35,393 males and 3,36,813 females. In urban areas, it is 32,318, including 16,520 males and 15,798 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dindori district is 1,11,820, including 56,767 boys and 55,053 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,07,702, including 54,706 boys and 52,996 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,118, including 2,061 boys and 2,057 girls.
- Literate population in Dindori district is around 3,78,714, including 2,22,759 males and 1,55,955 females. In rural areas, it is 3,54,842, including 2,09,532 males and 1,45,310 females. In urban areas, it is 23,872, including 13,227 males and 10,645 females.
- Illiterate population in Dindori district is about 3,25,810, including 1,29,154 males and 1,96,656 females. In rural areas, it is 3,17,364, including 1,25,861 males and 1,91,503 females. In urban areas, it is 8,446, including 3,293 males and 5,153 females.
- There are about 1,69,630 households in Dindori district, including 1,62,220 in rural areas and 7,410 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dindori. 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 | 39,782 | 37,813 | 1,969 |
| SC Male Population | 20,366 | 19,384 | 982 |
| SC Female Population | 19,416 | 18,429 | 987 |
| Total ST Population | 4,55,789 | 4,48,420 | 7,369 |
| ST Male Population | 2,25,699 | 2,21,979 | 3,720 |
| ST Female Population | 2,30,090 | 2,26,441 | 3,649 |
| Population Density | 94 / km² | 90 / km² | 1,535 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dindori district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dindori district is approximately 39,782, including 20,366 males and 19,416 females. In rural areas, it is 37,813, including 19,384 males and 18,429 females. In urban areas, it is 1,969, including 982 males and 987 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dindori district is about 4,55,789, including 2,25,699 males and 2,30,090 females. In rural areas, it is 4,48,420, including 2,21,979 males and 2,26,441 females. In urban areas, it is 7,369, including 3,720 males and 3,649 females.
- Overall population density of Dindori district is around 94 people per km². Rural areas have about 90 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,535 people per km².