Sagar
Sagar is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Sagar district is 10,252 km², which includes 10,054.23 km² of rural area and 197.77 km² of urban area. There are about 1,901 villages in Sagar district.
For administrative convenience, Sagar 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 Sagar district. Here is the list of all Sagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banda | 1,020 | 2,02,594 |
| 2 | Bina | 733 | 1,96,680 |
| 3 | Deori | 1,132 | 1,77,206 |
| 4 | Garhakota | 450 | 1,18,410 |
| 5 | Kesli | 830 | 1,16,951 |
| 6 | Khurai | 857 | 1,89,199 |
| 7 | Malthon | 844 | 1,52,631 |
| 8 | Rahatgarh | 628 | 1,24,099 |
| 9 | Rehli | 758 | 1,39,619 |
| 10 | Sagar | 2,157 | 8,23,015 |
| 11 | Shahgarh | 843 | 1,38,054 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sagar is the largest tehsil in sagar district by both area and population. Garhakota is the smallest tehsil in sagar district by area, while Kesli is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sagar | Sagar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Garhakota | Garhakota |
Population of Sagar District
The population of Sagar 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 Sagar, 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 | 23,78,458 | 16,69,662 | 7,08,796 |
| Total Male Population | 12,56,257 | 8,84,133 | 3,72,124 |
| Total Female Population | 11,22,201 | 7,85,529 | 3,36,672 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,56,903 | 2,65,661 | 91,242 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,85,400 | 1,38,138 | 47,262 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,71,503 | 1,27,523 | 43,980 |
| Literate Population | 15,45,719 | 10,11,982 | 5,33,737 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,08,607 | 6,10,355 | 2,98,252 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,37,112 | 4,01,627 | 2,35,485 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,32,739 | 6,57,680 | 1,75,059 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,47,650 | 2,73,778 | 73,872 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,85,089 | 3,83,902 | 1,01,187 |
| Households | 5,17,850 | 3,79,437 | 1,38,413 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sagar district is 23,78,458, including 12,56,257 males and 11,22,201 females. In rural areas, it is 16,69,662, including 8,84,133 males and 7,85,529 females. In urban areas, it is 7,08,796, including 3,72,124 males and 3,36,672 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sagar district is 3,56,903, including 1,85,400 boys and 1,71,503 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,65,661, including 1,38,138 boys and 1,27,523 girls. In urban areas, it is 91,242, including 47,262 boys and 43,980 girls.
- Literate population in Sagar district is around 15,45,719, including 9,08,607 males and 6,37,112 females. In rural areas, it is 10,11,982, including 6,10,355 males and 4,01,627 females. In urban areas, it is 5,33,737, including 2,98,252 males and 2,35,485 females.
- Illiterate population in Sagar district is about 8,32,739, including 3,47,650 males and 4,85,089 females. In rural areas, it is 6,57,680, including 2,73,778 males and 3,83,902 females. In urban areas, it is 1,75,059, including 73,872 males and 1,01,187 females.
- There are about 5,17,850 households in Sagar district, including 3,79,437 in rural areas and 1,38,413 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sagar. 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 | 5,01,630 | 3,49,843 | 1,51,787 |
| SC Male Population | 2,66,306 | 1,86,321 | 79,985 |
| SC Female Population | 2,35,324 | 1,63,522 | 71,802 |
| Total ST Population | 2,21,936 | 2,08,315 | 13,621 |
| ST Male Population | 1,14,771 | 1,07,661 | 7,110 |
| ST Female Population | 1,07,165 | 1,00,654 | 6,511 |
| Population Density | 232 / km² | 166 / km² | 3,584 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sagar district is approximately 5,01,630, including 2,66,306 males and 2,35,324 females. In rural areas, it is 3,49,843, including 1,86,321 males and 1,63,522 females. In urban areas, it is 1,51,787, including 79,985 males and 71,802 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sagar district is about 2,21,936, including 1,14,771 males and 1,07,165 females. In rural areas, it is 2,08,315, including 1,07,661 males and 1,00,654 females. In urban areas, it is 13,621, including 7,110 males and 6,511 females.
- Overall population density of Sagar district is around 232 people per km². Rural areas have about 166 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,584 people per km².