Sehore
Sehore is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Sehore district is 6,578 km², which includes 6,479.60 km² of rural area and 98.40 km² of urban area. There are about 1,031 villages in Sehore district.
For administrative convenience, Sehore 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 Sehore district. Here is the list of all Sehore Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sehore District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashta | 713 | 2,53,462 |
| 2 | Budni | 615 | 91,906 |
| 3 | Ichhawar | 1,149 | 1,62,307 |
| 4 | Jawar | 738 | 1,08,461 |
| 5 | Nasrullaganj | 1,307 | 1,76,263 |
| 6 | Rehti | 464 | 91,501 |
| 7 | Sehore | 911 | 2,75,078 |
| 8 | Shyampur | 681 | 1,52,354 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Nasrullaganj is the largest tehsil in sehore district by area, while Sehore is the largest by population. Rehti is the smallest tehsil in sehore district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Nasrullaganj | Sehore |
| Smallest Tehsil | Rehti | Rehti |
Population of Sehore District
The population of Sehore 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 Sehore, 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 | 13,11,332 | 10,62,870 | 2,48,462 |
| Total Male Population | 6,83,743 | 5,54,636 | 1,29,107 |
| Total Female Population | 6,27,589 | 5,08,234 | 1,19,355 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,97,429 | 1,65,220 | 32,209 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,240 | 86,369 | 16,871 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 94,189 | 78,851 | 15,338 |
| Literate Population | 7,80,362 | 6,03,846 | 1,76,516 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,69,208 | 3,70,658 | 98,550 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,11,154 | 2,33,188 | 77,966 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,30,970 | 4,59,024 | 71,946 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,14,535 | 1,83,978 | 30,557 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,16,435 | 2,75,046 | 41,389 |
| Households | 2,57,311 | 2,10,468 | 46,843 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sehore district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sehore district is 13,11,332, including 6,83,743 males and 6,27,589 females. In rural areas, it is 10,62,870, including 5,54,636 males and 5,08,234 females. In urban areas, it is 2,48,462, including 1,29,107 males and 1,19,355 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sehore district is 1,97,429, including 1,03,240 boys and 94,189 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,65,220, including 86,369 boys and 78,851 girls. In urban areas, it is 32,209, including 16,871 boys and 15,338 girls.
- Literate population in Sehore district is around 7,80,362, including 4,69,208 males and 3,11,154 females. In rural areas, it is 6,03,846, including 3,70,658 males and 2,33,188 females. In urban areas, it is 1,76,516, including 98,550 males and 77,966 females.
- Illiterate population in Sehore district is about 5,30,970, including 2,14,535 males and 3,16,435 females. In rural areas, it is 4,59,024, including 1,83,978 males and 2,75,046 females. In urban areas, it is 71,946, including 30,557 males and 41,389 females.
- There are about 2,57,311 households in Sehore district, including 2,10,468 in rural areas and 46,843 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sehore. 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 | 2,71,281 | 2,31,398 | 39,883 |
| SC Male Population | 1,41,366 | 1,20,906 | 20,460 |
| SC Female Population | 1,29,915 | 1,10,492 | 19,423 |
| Total ST Population | 1,45,512 | 1,37,928 | 7,584 |
| ST Male Population | 74,391 | 70,324 | 4,067 |
| ST Female Population | 71,121 | 67,604 | 3,517 |
| Population Density | 199 / km² | 164 / km² | 2,525 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sehore district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sehore district is approximately 2,71,281, including 1,41,366 males and 1,29,915 females. In rural areas, it is 2,31,398, including 1,20,906 males and 1,10,492 females. In urban areas, it is 39,883, including 20,460 males and 19,423 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sehore district is about 1,45,512, including 74,391 males and 71,121 females. In rural areas, it is 1,37,928, including 70,324 males and 67,604 females. In urban areas, it is 7,584, including 4,067 males and 3,517 females.
- Overall population density of Sehore district is around 199 people per km². Rural areas have about 164 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,525 people per km².