Dindori

Dindori is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Dindori is 7,470 km² including 7,448.94 km² rural area and 21.06 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dindori has a population of 7,04,524 peoples, out of which urban population is 32,318 while rural population is 6,72,206. Dindori has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 94.31 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,69,630 houses in the district, including 7,410 urban houses and 1,62,220 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 901 villages in dindori district.

The Dindori district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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. 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

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Dindori5,2854,87,479
2Shahpura2,1852,17,045

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

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