Mandsaur
Mandsaur is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Mandsaur district is 5,535 km², which includes 5,441.24 km² of rural area and 93.76 km² of urban area. There are about 893 villages in Mandsaur district.
For administrative convenience, Mandsaur 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.
Bhanpura is the largest tehsil in mandsaur district covering area of 1063.52 km² while Daloda is the smallest tehsil in mandsaur district covering area of 327.90 km². Mandsaur is the most populous whereas Suwasara is the least populous tehsil in mandsaur district. There are 8 tehsils in Mandsaur district. Here is the list of all Mandsaur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mandsaur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhanpura | 1,064 | 1,51,297 |
| 2 | Daloda | 328 | 1,09,572 |
| 3 | Garoth | 617 | 1,35,181 |
| 4 | Malhargarh | 800 | 2,03,923 |
| 5 | Mandsaur | 935 | 3,36,388 |
| 6 | Shamgarh | 513 | 1,25,848 |
| 7 | Sitamau | 841 | 1,89,814 |
| 8 | Suwasara | 438 | 88,388 |
Population of Mandsaur District
The population of Mandsaur 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 Mandsaur, 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 | 13,40,411 | 10,62,807 | 2,77,604 |
| Total Male Population | 6,82,851 | 5,40,987 | 1,41,864 |
| Total Female Population | 6,57,560 | 5,21,820 | 1,35,740 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,77,659 | 1,44,814 | 32,845 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,188 | 75,122 | 17,066 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 85,471 | 69,692 | 15,779 |
| Literate Population | 8,34,591 | 6,29,734 | 2,04,857 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,02,898 | 3,89,057 | 1,13,841 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,31,693 | 2,40,677 | 91,016 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,05,820 | 4,33,073 | 72,747 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,79,953 | 1,51,930 | 28,023 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,25,867 | 2,81,143 | 44,724 |
| Households | 2,86,808 | 2,30,413 | 56,395 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mandsaur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mandsaur district is 13,40,411, including 6,82,851 males and 6,57,560 females. In rural areas, it is 10,62,807, including 5,40,987 males and 5,21,820 females. In urban areas, it is 2,77,604, including 1,41,864 males and 1,35,740 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mandsaur district is 1,77,659, including 92,188 boys and 85,471 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,44,814, including 75,122 boys and 69,692 girls. In urban areas, it is 32,845, including 17,066 boys and 15,779 girls.
- Literate population in Mandsaur district is around 8,34,591, including 5,02,898 males and 3,31,693 females. In rural areas, it is 6,29,734, including 3,89,057 males and 2,40,677 females. In urban areas, it is 2,04,857, including 1,13,841 males and 91,016 females.
- Illiterate population in Mandsaur district is about 5,05,820, including 1,79,953 males and 3,25,867 females. In rural areas, it is 4,33,073, including 1,51,930 males and 2,81,143 females. In urban areas, it is 72,747, including 28,023 males and 44,724 females.
- There are about 2,86,808 households in Mandsaur district, including 2,30,413 in rural areas and 56,395 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mandsaur. 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 | 2,49,024 | 2,18,175 | 30,849 |
| SC Male Population | 1,26,822 | 1,11,292 | 15,530 |
| SC Female Population | 1,22,202 | 1,06,883 | 15,319 |
| Total ST Population | 33,092 | 28,643 | 4,449 |
| ST Male Population | 17,023 | 14,751 | 2,272 |
| ST Female Population | 16,069 | 13,892 | 2,177 |
| Population Density | 242 / km² | 195 / km² | 2,961 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mandsaur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mandsaur district is approximately 2,49,024, including 1,26,822 males and 1,22,202 females. In rural areas, it is 2,18,175, including 1,11,292 males and 1,06,883 females. In urban areas, it is 30,849, including 15,530 males and 15,319 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mandsaur district is about 33,092, including 17,023 males and 16,069 females. In rural areas, it is 28,643, including 14,751 males and 13,892 females. In urban areas, it is 4,449, including 2,272 males and 2,177 females.
- Overall population density of Mandsaur district is around 242 people per km². Rural areas have about 195 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,961 people per km².