Morena
Morena is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Morena district is 4,989 km², which includes 4,920.25 km² of rural area and 68.75 km² of urban area. There are about 775 villages in Morena district.
For administrative convenience, Morena 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 Morena district. Here is the list of all Morena Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Morena District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambah | 537 | 2,58,689 |
| 2 | Joura | 1,579 | 4,40,264 |
| 3 | Kailaras | 507 | 1,91,665 |
| 4 | Morena | 1,071 | 6,25,004 |
| 5 | Porsa | 525 | 2,31,154 |
| 6 | Sabalgarh | 770 | 2,19,194 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Joura is the largest tehsil in morena district by area, while Morena is the largest by population. Kailaras is the smallest tehsil in morena district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Joura | Morena |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kailaras | Kailaras |
Population of Morena District
The population of Morena 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 Morena, 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 | 19,65,970 | 14,95,508 | 4,70,462 |
| Total Male Population | 10,68,417 | 8,15,218 | 2,53,199 |
| Total Female Population | 8,97,553 | 6,80,290 | 2,17,263 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,05,156 | 2,39,309 | 65,847 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,66,858 | 1,30,850 | 36,008 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,38,298 | 1,08,459 | 29,839 |
| Literate Population | 11,79,685 | 8,65,686 | 3,13,999 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,47,652 | 5,58,748 | 1,88,904 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,32,033 | 3,06,938 | 1,25,095 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,86,285 | 6,29,822 | 1,56,463 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,20,765 | 2,56,470 | 64,295 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,65,520 | 3,73,352 | 92,168 |
| Households | 3,62,646 | 2,84,541 | 78,105 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Morena district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Morena district is 19,65,970, including 10,68,417 males and 8,97,553 females. In rural areas, it is 14,95,508, including 8,15,218 males and 6,80,290 females. In urban areas, it is 4,70,462, including 2,53,199 males and 2,17,263 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Morena district is 3,05,156, including 1,66,858 boys and 1,38,298 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,39,309, including 1,30,850 boys and 1,08,459 girls. In urban areas, it is 65,847, including 36,008 boys and 29,839 girls.
- Literate population in Morena district is around 11,79,685, including 7,47,652 males and 4,32,033 females. In rural areas, it is 8,65,686, including 5,58,748 males and 3,06,938 females. In urban areas, it is 3,13,999, including 1,88,904 males and 1,25,095 females.
- Illiterate population in Morena district is about 7,86,285, including 3,20,765 males and 4,65,520 females. In rural areas, it is 6,29,822, including 2,56,470 males and 3,73,352 females. In urban areas, it is 1,56,463, including 64,295 males and 92,168 females.
- There are about 3,62,646 households in Morena district, including 2,84,541 in rural areas and 78,105 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Morena. 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 | 4,21,519 | 3,21,530 | 99,989 |
| SC Male Population | 2,28,548 | 1,74,854 | 53,694 |
| SC Female Population | 1,92,971 | 1,46,676 | 46,295 |
| Total ST Population | 17,030 | 14,362 | 2,668 |
| ST Male Population | 8,947 | 7,524 | 1,423 |
| ST Female Population | 8,083 | 6,838 | 1,245 |
| Population Density | 394 / km² | 304 / km² | 6,843 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Morena district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Morena district is approximately 4,21,519, including 2,28,548 males and 1,92,971 females. In rural areas, it is 3,21,530, including 1,74,854 males and 1,46,676 females. In urban areas, it is 99,989, including 53,694 males and 46,295 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Morena district is about 17,030, including 8,947 males and 8,083 females. In rural areas, it is 14,362, including 7,524 males and 6,838 females. In urban areas, it is 2,668, including 1,423 males and 1,245 females.
- Overall population density of Morena district is around 394 people per km². Rural areas have about 304 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,843 people per km².