Rewa
Rewa is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Rewa district is 6,314 km², which includes 5,995.64 km² of rural area and 318.36 km² of urban area. There are about 2,408 villages in Rewa district.
For administrative convenience, Rewa 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 11 tehsils in Rewa district. Here is the list of all Rewa Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Rewa District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurh | 342 | 1,27,323 |
| 2 | Hanumana | 978 | 2,54,882 |
| 3 | Huzur | 673 | 4,79,663 |
| 4 | Jawa | 753 | 2,15,071 |
| 5 | Mangawan | 591 | 2,16,926 |
| 6 | Mauganj | 382 | 1,89,711 |
| 7 | Naigarhi | 528 | 1,73,041 |
| 8 | Raipur Karchuliyan | 316 | 1,03,346 |
| 9 | Semaria | 410 | 1,56,554 |
| 10 | Sirmour | 518 | 1,96,736 |
| 11 | Teonthar | 822 | 2,51,853 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Hanumana is the largest tehsil in rewa district by area, while Huzur is the largest by population. Raipur - Karchuliyan is the smallest tehsil in rewa district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Hanumana | Huzur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Raipur - Karchuliyan | Raipur - Karchuliyan |
Population of Rewa District
The population of Rewa 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 Rewa, 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 | 23,65,106 | 19,69,321 | 3,95,785 |
| Total Male Population | 12,25,100 | 10,17,839 | 2,07,261 |
| Total Female Population | 11,40,006 | 9,51,482 | 1,88,524 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,51,983 | 3,03,761 | 48,222 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,86,697 | 1,60,943 | 25,754 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,65,286 | 1,42,818 | 22,468 |
| Literate Population | 14,41,757 | 11,56,917 | 2,84,840 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,45,572 | 6,84,319 | 1,61,253 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,96,185 | 4,72,598 | 1,23,587 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,23,349 | 8,12,404 | 1,10,945 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,79,528 | 3,33,520 | 46,008 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,43,821 | 4,78,884 | 64,937 |
| Households | 5,26,065 | 4,50,297 | 75,768 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Rewa district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Rewa district is 23,65,106, including 12,25,100 males and 11,40,006 females. In rural areas, it is 19,69,321, including 10,17,839 males and 9,51,482 females. In urban areas, it is 3,95,785, including 2,07,261 males and 1,88,524 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Rewa district is 3,51,983, including 1,86,697 boys and 1,65,286 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,03,761, including 1,60,943 boys and 1,42,818 girls. In urban areas, it is 48,222, including 25,754 boys and 22,468 girls.
- Literate population in Rewa district is around 14,41,757, including 8,45,572 males and 5,96,185 females. In rural areas, it is 11,56,917, including 6,84,319 males and 4,72,598 females. In urban areas, it is 2,84,840, including 1,61,253 males and 1,23,587 females.
- Illiterate population in Rewa district is about 9,23,349, including 3,79,528 males and 5,43,821 females. In rural areas, it is 8,12,404, including 3,33,520 males and 4,78,884 females. In urban areas, it is 1,10,945, including 46,008 males and 64,937 females.
- There are about 5,26,065 households in Rewa district, including 4,50,297 in rural areas and 75,768 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Rewa. 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 | 3,83,508 | 3,34,878 | 48,630 |
| SC Male Population | 1,98,144 | 1,72,785 | 25,359 |
| SC Female Population | 1,85,364 | 1,62,093 | 23,271 |
| Total ST Population | 3,11,985 | 2,86,278 | 25,707 |
| ST Male Population | 1,61,696 | 1,48,251 | 13,445 |
| ST Female Population | 1,50,289 | 1,38,027 | 12,262 |
| Population Density | 375 / km² | 329 / km² | 1,243 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Rewa district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rewa district is approximately 3,83,508, including 1,98,144 males and 1,85,364 females. In rural areas, it is 3,34,878, including 1,72,785 males and 1,62,093 females. In urban areas, it is 48,630, including 25,359 males and 23,271 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rewa district is about 3,11,985, including 1,61,696 males and 1,50,289 females. In rural areas, it is 2,86,278, including 1,48,251 males and 1,38,027 females. In urban areas, it is 25,707, including 13,445 males and 12,262 females.
- Overall population density of Rewa district is around 375 people per km². Rural areas have about 329 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,243 people per km².