Raisen
Raisen is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Raisen district is 8,466 km², which includes 8,237.63 km² of rural area and 228.37 km² of urban area. There are about 1,424 villages in Raisen district.
For administrative convenience, Raisen 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.
Goharganj is the largest tehsil in raisen district by both area and population. Baraily is the smallest tehsil in raisen district by area while Badi is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 8 tehsils in Raisen district. Here is the list of all Raisen Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Raisen District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badi | 782 | 1,11,703 |
| 2 | Baraily | 645 | 1,42,319 |
| 3 | Begamganj | 907 | 1,46,510 |
| 4 | Gairatganj | 919 | 1,25,018 |
| 5 | Goharganj | 1,757 | 2,68,988 |
| 6 | Raisen | 1,359 | 2,26,059 |
| 7 | Silwani | 1,286 | 1,54,774 |
| 8 | Udaipura | 810 | 1,56,226 |
Population of Raisen District
The population of Raisen 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 Raisen, 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 | 13,31,597 | 10,28,172 | 3,03,425 |
| Total Male Population | 7,00,358 | 5,39,960 | 1,60,398 |
| Total Female Population | 6,31,239 | 4,88,212 | 1,43,027 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,07,699 | 1,64,550 | 43,149 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,07,499 | 85,017 | 22,482 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,200 | 79,533 | 20,667 |
| Literate Population | 8,20,220 | 6,07,949 | 2,12,271 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,79,093 | 3,58,832 | 1,20,261 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,41,127 | 2,49,117 | 92,010 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,11,377 | 4,20,223 | 91,154 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,21,265 | 1,81,128 | 40,137 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,90,112 | 2,39,095 | 51,017 |
| Households | 2,78,895 | 2,15,979 | 62,916 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Raisen district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Raisen district is 13,31,597, including 7,00,358 males and 6,31,239 females. In rural areas, it is 10,28,172, including 5,39,960 males and 4,88,212 females. In urban areas, it is 3,03,425, including 1,60,398 males and 1,43,027 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Raisen district is 2,07,699, including 1,07,499 boys and 1,00,200 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,64,550, including 85,017 boys and 79,533 girls. In urban areas, it is 43,149, including 22,482 boys and 20,667 girls.
- Literate population in Raisen district is around 8,20,220, including 4,79,093 males and 3,41,127 females. In rural areas, it is 6,07,949, including 3,58,832 males and 2,49,117 females. In urban areas, it is 2,12,271, including 1,20,261 males and 92,010 females.
- Illiterate population in Raisen district is about 5,11,377, including 2,21,265 males and 2,90,112 females. In rural areas, it is 4,20,223, including 1,81,128 males and 2,39,095 females. In urban areas, it is 91,154, including 40,137 males and 51,017 females.
- There are about 2,78,895 households in Raisen district, including 2,15,979 in rural areas and 62,916 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Raisen. 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 | 2,25,891 | 1,83,615 | 42,276 |
| SC Male Population | 1,19,226 | 96,859 | 22,367 |
| SC Female Population | 1,06,665 | 86,756 | 19,909 |
| Total ST Population | 2,05,006 | 1,90,082 | 14,924 |
| ST Male Population | 1,05,627 | 97,795 | 7,832 |
| ST Female Population | 99,379 | 92,287 | 7,092 |
| Population Density | 157 / km² | 125 / km² | 1,329 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Raisen district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raisen district is approximately 2,25,891, including 1,19,226 males and 1,06,665 females. In rural areas, it is 1,83,615, including 96,859 males and 86,756 females. In urban areas, it is 42,276, including 22,367 males and 19,909 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raisen district is about 2,05,006, including 1,05,627 males and 99,379 females. In rural areas, it is 1,90,082, including 97,795 males and 92,287 females. In urban areas, it is 14,924, including 7,832 males and 7,092 females.
- Overall population density of Raisen district is around 157 people per km². Rural areas have about 125 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,329 people per km².