Harda
Harda is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Harda district is 3,334 km², which includes 3,305.98 km² of rural area and 28.02 km² of urban area. There are about 511 villages in Harda district.
For administrative convenience, Harda 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 6 tehsils in Harda district. Here is the list of all Harda Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Harda District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handiya | 502 | 71,501 |
| 2 | Harda | 501 | 1,53,933 |
| 3 | Khirkiya | 451 | 90,046 |
| 4 | Rehatgaon | 1,029 | 96,032 |
| 5 | Sirali | 435 | 82,167 |
| 6 | Timarni | 416 | 76,786 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Rehatgaon is the largest tehsil in harda district, covering an area of 1029.38 km², while Timarni is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 415.97 km². Harda is the most populous, whereas Handiya is the least populous tehsil in harda district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Rehatgaon | Harda |
| Smallest Tehsil | Timarni | Timarni |
Population of Harda District
The population of Harda 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 Harda, 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 | 5,70,465 | 4,51,101 | 1,19,364 |
| Total Male Population | 2,94,838 | 2,33,312 | 61,526 |
| Total Female Population | 2,75,627 | 2,17,789 | 57,838 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,191 | 69,504 | 14,687 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,667 | 36,012 | 7,655 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,524 | 33,492 | 7,032 |
| Literate Population | 3,52,550 | 2,61,229 | 91,321 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,03,807 | 1,54,040 | 49,767 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,48,743 | 1,07,189 | 41,554 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,17,915 | 1,89,872 | 28,043 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 91,031 | 79,272 | 11,759 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,26,884 | 1,10,600 | 16,284 |
| Households | 1,13,379 | 89,743 | 23,636 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Harda district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Harda district is 5,70,465, including 2,94,838 males and 2,75,627 females. In rural areas, it is 4,51,101, including 2,33,312 males and 2,17,789 females. In urban areas, it is 1,19,364, including 61,526 males and 57,838 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Harda district is 84,191, including 43,667 boys and 40,524 girls. In rural areas, it is 69,504, including 36,012 boys and 33,492 girls. In urban areas, it is 14,687, including 7,655 boys and 7,032 girls.
- Literate population in Harda district is around 3,52,550, including 2,03,807 males and 1,48,743 females. In rural areas, it is 2,61,229, including 1,54,040 males and 1,07,189 females. In urban areas, it is 91,321, including 49,767 males and 41,554 females.
- Illiterate population in Harda district is about 2,17,915, including 91,031 males and 1,26,884 females. In rural areas, it is 1,89,872, including 79,272 males and 1,10,600 females. In urban areas, it is 28,043, including 11,759 males and 16,284 females.
- There are about 1,13,379 households in Harda district, including 89,743 in rural areas and 23,636 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Harda. 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 | 92,865 | 73,519 | 19,346 |
| SC Male Population | 48,553 | 38,545 | 10,008 |
| SC Female Population | 44,312 | 34,974 | 9,338 |
| Total ST Population | 1,59,678 | 1,53,583 | 6,095 |
| ST Male Population | 81,446 | 78,456 | 2,990 |
| ST Female Population | 78,232 | 75,127 | 3,105 |
| Population Density | 171 / km² | 137 / km² | 4,260 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Harda district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Harda district is approximately 92,865, including 48,553 males and 44,312 females. In rural areas, it is 73,519, including 38,545 males and 34,974 females. In urban areas, it is 19,346, including 10,008 males and 9,338 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Harda district is about 1,59,678, including 81,446 males and 78,232 females. In rural areas, it is 1,53,583, including 78,456 males and 75,127 females. In urban areas, it is 6,095, including 2,990 males and 3,105 females.
- Overall population density of Harda district is around 171 people per km². Rural areas have about 137 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,260 people per km².