Hoshangabad
Hoshangabad is a Town and Tehsil in Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Hoshangabad Block (CD) is 03614. The total area of Hoshangabad Tehsil is 231 km², which includes 206.69 km² of rural area and 24.27 km² of urban area. Hoshangabad has a sex ratio of approximately 907 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hoshangabad Tehsil
Hoshangabad Tehsil has a total of 40 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Hoshangabad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra Kalan | Budhwada | Hoshangabad (5 km) |
| 2 | Andhiyari | Badodiya Kala | Hoshangabad (10 km) |
| 3 | Bamhangaon Khurd | Saket | Itarsi (6 km) |
| 4 | Barandua | Talnagari | Hoshangabad (30 km) |
| 5 | Barodia Kalan | Badodiya Kala | Hoshangabad (14 km) |
| 6 | Barodya Khurd | Panjara Kala | Itarsi (18 km) |
| 7 | Biaora | Biora | Hoshangabad (9 km) |
| 8 | Budhwada | Budhwada | Hoshangabad (4 km) |
| 9 | Chandpura | Nitaya | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 10 | Deshmohni | Underakhedi | Hoshangabad (13 km) |
| 11 | Diwla Khedi | Nimsadiya | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 12 | Dongarwada | Dongarwada | Hoshangabad (5 km) |
| 13 | Gwadi Khurd | Lohariyia Kala | Hoshangabad (20 km) |
| 14 | Hasalpur | Parradeh | Hoshangabad (15 km) |
| 15 | Horiya Pipar | Mehraghat | Hoshangabad (18 km) |
| 16 | Jasalpur | Jasalpur | Hoshangabad (9 km) |
| 17 | Khedla | Khedla | Hoshangabad (7 km) |
| 18 | Kulamdi | Kulamadi | Hoshangabad (4 km) |
| 19 | Maharaghat | Mehraghat | Hoshangabad (17 km) |
| 20 | Nimsadiya | Nimsadiya | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 21 | Nitaya | Nitaya | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 22 | Nohar | Savalkheda | Hoshangabad (13 km) |
| 23 | Palanpur | Palanpur | Hoshansabad (20 km) |
| 24 | Palasdoh | Badodiya Kala | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 25 | Palasi | Underakhedi | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 26 | Panjara Kalan | Panjara Kala | Itarsi (15 km) |
| 27 | Parradeh | Parradeh | Hoshangabad (15 km) |
| 28 | Pathodi | Kulamadi | Hoshangabad (6 km) |
| 29 | Patlai Khurd | Khedla | Hoshangabad (9 km) |
| 30 | Puwar Kheda Basti | Biora | Hoshangabad (5 km) |
| 31 | Puwarkheda Farm | Powarkheda Farm | Hoshangabad (6 km) |
| 32 | Raipur | Raipur | Hoshangabad (6 km) |
| 33 | Randhal | Randhal | Hoshangabad (18 km) |
| 34 | Ridhoda | Underakhedi | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 35 | Rohna | Rohana | Hoshangabad (10 km) |
| 36 | Saket | Saket | Itarsi (3 km) |
| 37 | Talnagri | Talnagari | Hoshangabad (25 km) |
| 38 | Tarondadhana | Nitaya | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
| 39 | Tugariya | Khedla | Hoshangabad (5 km) |
| 40 | Undra Khedi | Underakhedi | Hoshangabad (12 km) |
Population of Hoshangabad Tehsil
The population profile of Hoshangabad Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Hoshangabad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,65,749 | 47,761 | 1,17,988 |
| Male Population | 86,910 | 25,194 | 61,716 |
| Female Population | 78,839 | 22,567 | 56,272 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,597 | 6,316 | 13,281 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,362 | 3,314 | 7,048 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,235 | 3,002 | 6,233 |
| Literate Population | 1,22,477 | 31,369 | 91,108 |
| Literate Male Population | 68,591 | 18,411 | 50,180 |
| Literate Female Population | 53,886 | 12,958 | 40,928 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,272 | 16,392 | 26,880 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,319 | 6,783 | 11,536 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,953 | 9,609 | 15,344 |
| Total Households | 34,376 | 9,639 | 24,737 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hoshangabad Tehsil is around 1,65,749 people. This includes 86,910 males and 78,839 females. Rural population is about 47,761 (25,194 males and 22,567 females), while urban population is nearly 1,17,988 (61,716 males and 56,272 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,597 of the population, with 10,362 boys and 9,235 girls. Rural areas have 6,316 children, and urban areas have about 13,281 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,22,477 literate people in Hoshangabad Tehsil, including 68,591 literate males and 53,886 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,369 individuals and urban literacy covers around 91,108 people.
- About 43,272 people in Hoshangabad Tehsil are not literate, including 18,319 males and 24,953 females. Rural areas include 16,392 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 26,880 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,376 households, with 9,639 in villages and 24,737 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hoshangabad Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 28,177 | 7,827 | 20,350 |
| SC Male Population | 14,744 | 4,094 | 10,650 |
| SC Female Population | 13,433 | 3,733 | 9,700 |
| Total ST Population | 10,292 | 3,354 | 6,938 |
| ST Male Population | 5,324 | 1,775 | 3,549 |
| ST Female Population | 4,968 | 1,579 | 3,389 |
| Population Density | 718 / km² | 231 / km² | 4,861 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hoshangabad Tehsil is approximately 28,177 people, including 14,744 males and 13,433 females. Around 7,827 people live in rural parts. Nearly 20,350 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hoshangabad Tehsil is about 10,292 people, including 5,324 males and 4,968 females. Around 3,354 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,938 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 718 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 231 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,861 people per sq. km.