Ratlam
Ratlam is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Ratlam district is 4,861 km², which includes 4,749.21 km² of rural area and 111.79 km² of urban area. There are about 1,053 villages in Ratlam district.
For administrative convenience, Ratlam 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 8 tehsils in Ratlam district. Here is the list of all Ratlam Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ratlam District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alot | 529 | 1,11,970 |
| 2 | Bajna | 329 | 80,290 |
| 3 | Jaora | 760 | 2,43,070 |
| 4 | Piploda | 612 | 1,38,362 |
| 5 | Ratlam | 1,321 | 5,55,259 |
| 6 | Rawti | 352 | 84,171 |
| 7 | Sailana | 537 | 1,34,959 |
| 8 | Tal | 421 | 1,06,988 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ratlam is the largest tehsil in ratlam district by both area and population. Bajna is the smallest tehsil in ratlam district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ratlam | Ratlam |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bajna | Bajna |
Population of Ratlam District
The population of Ratlam 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 Ratlam, 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 | 14,55,069 | 10,20,038 | 4,35,031 |
| Total Male Population | 7,38,241 | 5,16,468 | 2,21,773 |
| Total Female Population | 7,16,828 | 5,03,570 | 2,13,258 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,18,354 | 1,66,351 | 52,003 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,12,637 | 85,789 | 26,848 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,05,717 | 80,562 | 25,155 |
| Literate Population | 8,25,880 | 5,07,104 | 3,18,776 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,85,090 | 3,11,054 | 1,74,036 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,40,790 | 1,96,050 | 1,44,740 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,29,189 | 5,12,934 | 1,16,255 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,53,151 | 2,05,414 | 47,737 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,76,038 | 3,07,520 | 68,518 |
| Households | 2,96,683 | 2,11,854 | 84,829 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ratlam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ratlam district is 14,55,069, including 7,38,241 males and 7,16,828 females. In rural areas, it is 10,20,038, including 5,16,468 males and 5,03,570 females. In urban areas, it is 4,35,031, including 2,21,773 males and 2,13,258 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ratlam district is 2,18,354, including 1,12,637 boys and 1,05,717 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,66,351, including 85,789 boys and 80,562 girls. In urban areas, it is 52,003, including 26,848 boys and 25,155 girls.
- Literate population in Ratlam district is around 8,25,880, including 4,85,090 males and 3,40,790 females. In rural areas, it is 5,07,104, including 3,11,054 males and 1,96,050 females. In urban areas, it is 3,18,776, including 1,74,036 males and 1,44,740 females.
- Illiterate population in Ratlam district is about 6,29,189, including 2,53,151 males and 3,76,038 females. In rural areas, it is 5,12,934, including 2,05,414 males and 3,07,520 females. In urban areas, it is 1,16,255, including 47,737 males and 68,518 females.
- There are about 2,96,683 households in Ratlam district, including 2,11,854 in rural areas and 84,829 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ratlam. 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 | 1,98,612 | 1,51,828 | 46,784 |
| SC Male Population | 1,00,629 | 76,926 | 23,703 |
| SC Female Population | 97,983 | 74,902 | 23,081 |
| Total ST Population | 4,09,865 | 3,87,743 | 22,122 |
| ST Male Population | 2,06,290 | 1,94,869 | 11,421 |
| ST Female Population | 2,03,575 | 1,92,874 | 10,701 |
| Population Density | 299 / km² | 215 / km² | 3,892 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ratlam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ratlam district is approximately 1,98,612, including 1,00,629 males and 97,983 females. In rural areas, it is 1,51,828, including 76,926 males and 74,902 females. In urban areas, it is 46,784, including 23,703 males and 23,081 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ratlam district is about 4,09,865, including 2,06,290 males and 2,03,575 females. In rural areas, it is 3,87,743, including 1,94,869 males and 1,92,874 females. In urban areas, it is 22,122, including 11,421 males and 10,701 females.
- Overall population density of Ratlam district is around 299 people per km². Rural areas have about 215 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,892 people per km².