Mandla
Mandla is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Mandla district is 5,800 km², which includes 5,734.50 km² of rural area and 65.50 km² of urban area. There are about 1,203 villages in Mandla district.
For administrative convenience, Mandla 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 Mandla district. Here is the list of all Mandla Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mandla District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bichhiya | 1,979 | 2,58,322 |
| 2 | Ghughari | 930 | 1,72,823 |
| 3 | Mandla | 654 | 2,32,871 |
| 4 | Nainpur | 704 | 1,57,387 |
| 5 | Narayanganj | 660 | 1,08,911 |
| 6 | Niwas | 874 | 1,24,591 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bichhiya is the largest tehsil in mandla district by both area and population. Mandla is the smallest tehsil in mandla district by area, while Narayanganj is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bichhiya | Bichhiya |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mandla | Mandla |
Population of Mandla District
The population of Mandla 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 Mandla, 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 | 10,54,905 | 9,24,716 | 1,30,189 |
| Total Male Population | 5,25,272 | 4,59,151 | 66,121 |
| Total Female Population | 5,29,633 | 4,65,565 | 64,068 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,50,263 | 1,36,223 | 14,040 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,288 | 68,942 | 7,346 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 73,975 | 67,281 | 6,694 |
| Literate Population | 6,04,962 | 5,03,725 | 1,01,237 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,48,033 | 2,93,753 | 54,280 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,56,929 | 2,09,972 | 46,957 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,49,943 | 4,20,991 | 28,952 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,77,239 | 1,65,398 | 11,841 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,72,704 | 2,55,593 | 17,111 |
| Households | 2,50,146 | 2,20,815 | 29,331 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mandla district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mandla district is 10,54,905, including 5,25,272 males and 5,29,633 females. In rural areas, it is 9,24,716, including 4,59,151 males and 4,65,565 females. In urban areas, it is 1,30,189, including 66,121 males and 64,068 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mandla district is 1,50,263, including 76,288 boys and 73,975 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,36,223, including 68,942 boys and 67,281 girls. In urban areas, it is 14,040, including 7,346 boys and 6,694 girls.
- Literate population in Mandla district is around 6,04,962, including 3,48,033 males and 2,56,929 females. In rural areas, it is 5,03,725, including 2,93,753 males and 2,09,972 females. In urban areas, it is 1,01,237, including 54,280 males and 46,957 females.
- Illiterate population in Mandla district is about 4,49,943, including 1,77,239 males and 2,72,704 females. In rural areas, it is 4,20,991, including 1,65,398 males and 2,55,593 females. In urban areas, it is 28,952, including 11,841 males and 17,111 females.
- There are about 2,50,146 households in Mandla district, including 2,20,815 in rural areas and 29,331 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mandla. 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 | 48,425 | 36,205 | 12,220 |
| SC Male Population | 24,652 | 18,450 | 6,202 |
| SC Female Population | 23,773 | 17,755 | 6,018 |
| Total ST Population | 6,10,528 | 5,90,435 | 20,093 |
| ST Male Population | 2,99,918 | 2,90,016 | 9,902 |
| ST Female Population | 3,10,610 | 3,00,419 | 10,191 |
| Population Density | 182 / km² | 161 / km² | 1,988 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mandla district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mandla district is approximately 48,425, including 24,652 males and 23,773 females. In rural areas, it is 36,205, including 18,450 males and 17,755 females. In urban areas, it is 12,220, including 6,202 males and 6,018 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mandla district is about 6,10,528, including 2,99,918 males and 3,10,610 females. In rural areas, it is 5,90,435, including 2,90,016 males and 3,00,419 females. In urban areas, it is 20,093, including 9,902 males and 10,191 females.
- Overall population density of Mandla district is around 182 people per km². Rural areas have about 161 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,988 people per km².