Seoni
Seoni is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Seoni district is 8,758 km², which includes 8,698.14 km² of rural area and 59.86 km² of urban area. There are about 1,579 villages in Seoni district.
For administrative convenience, Seoni 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 Seoni district. Here is the list of all Seoni Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Seoni District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barghat | 789 | 1,97,636 |
| 2 | Chhapara | 901 | 1,23,024 |
| 3 | Dhanora | 548 | 85,066 |
| 4 | Ghansaur | 1,096 | 1,42,662 |
| 5 | Keolari | 1,101 | 1,58,200 |
| 6 | Kurai | 1,431 | 1,16,895 |
| 7 | Lakhnadon | 1,481 | 2,08,150 |
| 8 | Seoni | 1,411 | 3,47,498 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Lakhnadon is the largest tehsil in seoni district by area, while Seoni is the largest by population. Dhanora is the smallest tehsil in seoni district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Lakhnadon | Seoni |
| Smallest Tehsil | Dhanora | Dhanora |
Population of Seoni District
The population of Seoni 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 Seoni, 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 | 13,79,131 | 12,15,241 | 1,63,890 |
| Total Male Population | 6,95,879 | 6,12,314 | 83,565 |
| Total Female Population | 6,83,252 | 6,02,927 | 80,325 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,80,784 | 1,62,978 | 17,806 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,567 | 83,218 | 9,349 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 88,217 | 79,760 | 8,457 |
| Literate Population | 8,64,194 | 7,34,368 | 1,29,826 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,85,341 | 4,16,105 | 69,236 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,78,853 | 3,18,263 | 60,590 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,14,937 | 4,80,873 | 34,064 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,10,538 | 1,96,209 | 14,329 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,04,399 | 2,84,664 | 19,735 |
| Households | 3,14,767 | 2,78,250 | 36,517 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Seoni district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Seoni district is 13,79,131, including 6,95,879 males and 6,83,252 females. In rural areas, it is 12,15,241, including 6,12,314 males and 6,02,927 females. In urban areas, it is 1,63,890, including 83,565 males and 80,325 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Seoni district is 1,80,784, including 92,567 boys and 88,217 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,62,978, including 83,218 boys and 79,760 girls. In urban areas, it is 17,806, including 9,349 boys and 8,457 girls.
- Literate population in Seoni district is around 8,64,194, including 4,85,341 males and 3,78,853 females. In rural areas, it is 7,34,368, including 4,16,105 males and 3,18,263 females. In urban areas, it is 1,29,826, including 69,236 males and 60,590 females.
- Illiterate population in Seoni district is about 5,14,937, including 2,10,538 males and 3,04,399 females. In rural areas, it is 4,80,873, including 1,96,209 males and 2,84,664 females. In urban areas, it is 34,064, including 14,329 males and 19,735 females.
- There are about 3,14,767 households in Seoni district, including 2,78,250 in rural areas and 36,517 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Seoni. 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 | 1,30,797 | 1,12,436 | 18,361 |
| SC Male Population | 66,830 | 57,463 | 9,367 |
| SC Female Population | 63,967 | 54,973 | 8,994 |
| Total ST Population | 5,19,856 | 5,05,730 | 14,126 |
| ST Male Population | 2,58,121 | 2,51,239 | 6,882 |
| ST Female Population | 2,61,735 | 2,54,491 | 7,244 |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 140 / km² | 2,738 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Seoni district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Seoni district is approximately 1,30,797, including 66,830 males and 63,967 females. In rural areas, it is 1,12,436, including 57,463 males and 54,973 females. In urban areas, it is 18,361, including 9,367 males and 8,994 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Seoni district is about 5,19,856, including 2,58,121 males and 2,61,735 females. In rural areas, it is 5,05,730, including 2,51,239 males and 2,54,491 females. In urban areas, it is 14,126, including 6,882 males and 7,244 females.
- Overall population density of Seoni district is around 158 people per km². Rural areas have about 140 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,738 people per km².