Rithi

Rithi is a Town and Tehsil in Katni 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 Rithi Block (CD) is 03621. The total area of Rithi Tehsil is 685 km². Rithi has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Rithi Tehsil

Rithi Tehsil has a total of 108 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 Rithi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Rithi Tehsil

The population profile of Rithi 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 Rithi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,27,211 people. Includes nearly 64,736 males and 62,475 females. Rural population is about 1,27,211 people.
• There are around 20,416 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,525 boys and 9,891 girls.
• Literate population is about 72,100 people. Non-literate population is around 55,111 people.
• There are nearly 28,937 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rithi 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rithi Tehsil is approximately 18,007 people, including 9,096 males and 8,911 females. Around 18,007 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rithi Tehsil is about 32,599 people, including 16,447 males and 16,152 females. Around 32,599 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 186 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 186 people per sq. km.