Gwalior
Gwalior is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Gwalior district is 4,560 km², which includes 4,257.13 km² of rural area and 302.87 km² of urban area. There are about 618 villages in Gwalior district.
For administrative convenience, Gwalior 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.
Gwalior (Gird) is the largest tehsil in gwalior district by both area and population. Bhitarwar is the smallest tehsil in gwalior district by area while Chinour is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 4 tehsils in Gwalior district. Here is the list of all Gwalior Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Gwalior District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhitarwar | 409 | 1,08,726 |
| 2 | Chinour | 498 | 1,03,254 |
| 3 | Dabra | 986 | 3,24,569 |
| 4 | Gwalior | 2,668 | 14,95,487 |
Population of Gwalior District
The population of Gwalior 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 Gwalior, 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 | 20,32,036 | 7,58,244 | 12,73,792 |
| Total Male Population | 10,90,327 | 4,09,349 | 6,80,978 |
| Total Female Population | 9,41,709 | 3,48,895 | 5,92,814 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,61,418 | 1,14,953 | 1,46,465 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,42,098 | 62,354 | 79,744 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,19,320 | 52,599 | 66,721 |
| Literate Population | 13,57,210 | 4,19,361 | 9,37,849 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,03,114 | 2,67,017 | 5,36,097 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,54,096 | 1,52,344 | 4,01,752 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,74,826 | 3,38,883 | 3,35,943 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,87,213 | 1,42,332 | 1,44,881 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,87,613 | 1,96,551 | 1,91,062 |
| Households | 3,83,845 | 1,44,494 | 2,39,351 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gwalior district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Gwalior district is 20,32,036, including 10,90,327 males and 9,41,709 females. In rural areas, it is 7,58,244, including 4,09,349 males and 3,48,895 females. In urban areas, it is 12,73,792, including 6,80,978 males and 5,92,814 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Gwalior district is 2,61,418, including 1,42,098 boys and 1,19,320 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,14,953, including 62,354 boys and 52,599 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,46,465, including 79,744 boys and 66,721 girls.
- Literate population in Gwalior district is around 13,57,210, including 8,03,114 males and 5,54,096 females. In rural areas, it is 4,19,361, including 2,67,017 males and 1,52,344 females. In urban areas, it is 9,37,849, including 5,36,097 males and 4,01,752 females.
- Illiterate population in Gwalior district is about 6,74,826, including 2,87,213 males and 3,87,613 females. In rural areas, it is 3,38,883, including 1,42,332 males and 1,96,551 females. In urban areas, it is 3,35,943, including 1,44,881 males and 1,91,062 females.
- There are about 3,83,845 households in Gwalior district, including 1,44,494 in rural areas and 2,39,351 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gwalior. 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 | 3,93,068 | 1,61,091 | 2,31,977 |
| SC Male Population | 2,10,354 | 86,564 | 1,23,790 |
| SC Female Population | 1,82,714 | 74,527 | 1,08,187 |
| Total ST Population | 72,133 | 54,777 | 17,356 |
| ST Male Population | 37,704 | 28,381 | 9,323 |
| ST Female Population | 34,429 | 26,396 | 8,033 |
| Population Density | 446 / km² | 178 / km² | 4,206 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gwalior district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gwalior district is approximately 3,93,068, including 2,10,354 males and 1,82,714 females. In rural areas, it is 1,61,091, including 86,564 males and 74,527 females. In urban areas, it is 2,31,977, including 1,23,790 males and 1,08,187 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gwalior district is about 72,133, including 37,704 males and 34,429 females. In rural areas, it is 54,777, including 28,381 males and 26,396 females. In urban areas, it is 17,356, including 9,323 males and 8,033 females.
- Overall population density of Gwalior district is around 446 people per km². Rural areas have about 178 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,206 people per km².