Shahdol
Shahdol is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Shahdol district is 6,205 km², which includes 6,048.13 km² of rural area and 156.87 km² of urban area. There are about 814 villages in Shahdol district.
For administrative convenience, Shahdol 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 4 tehsils in Shahdol district. Here is the list of all Shahdol Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shahdol District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beohari | 1,221 | 2,23,347 |
| 2 | Jaisinghnagar | 1,673 | 1,93,294 |
| 3 | Jaitpur | 1,335 | 1,62,492 |
| 4 | Sohagpur | 1,976 | 4,86,930 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sohagpur is the largest tehsil in shahdol district by both area and population. Beohari is the smallest tehsil in shahdol district by area, while Jaitpur is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sohagpur | Sohagpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Beohari | Beohari |
Population of Shahdol District
The population of Shahdol 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 Shahdol, 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 | 10,66,063 | 8,46,463 | 2,19,600 |
| Total Male Population | 5,40,021 | 4,26,583 | 1,13,438 |
| Total Female Population | 5,26,042 | 4,19,880 | 1,06,162 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,59,806 | 1,34,299 | 25,507 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 81,943 | 68,686 | 13,257 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 77,863 | 65,613 | 12,250 |
| Literate Population | 6,04,194 | 4,42,701 | 1,61,493 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,48,761 | 2,59,031 | 89,730 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,55,433 | 1,83,670 | 71,763 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,61,869 | 4,03,762 | 58,107 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,91,260 | 1,67,552 | 23,708 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,70,609 | 2,36,210 | 34,399 |
| Households | 2,51,452 | 2,05,268 | 46,184 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Shahdol district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Shahdol district is 10,66,063, including 5,40,021 males and 5,26,042 females. In rural areas, it is 8,46,463, including 4,26,583 males and 4,19,880 females. In urban areas, it is 2,19,600, including 1,13,438 males and 1,06,162 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Shahdol district is 1,59,806, including 81,943 boys and 77,863 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,34,299, including 68,686 boys and 65,613 girls. In urban areas, it is 25,507, including 13,257 boys and 12,250 girls.
- Literate population in Shahdol district is around 6,04,194, including 3,48,761 males and 2,55,433 females. In rural areas, it is 4,42,701, including 2,59,031 males and 1,83,670 females. In urban areas, it is 1,61,493, including 89,730 males and 71,763 females.
- Illiterate population in Shahdol district is about 4,61,869, including 1,91,260 males and 2,70,609 females. In rural areas, it is 4,03,762, including 1,67,552 males and 2,36,210 females. In urban areas, it is 58,107, including 23,708 males and 34,399 females.
- There are about 2,51,452 households in Shahdol district, including 2,05,268 in rural areas and 46,184 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shahdol. 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 | 89,733 | 69,764 | 19,969 |
| SC Male Population | 45,547 | 35,351 | 10,196 |
| SC Female Population | 44,186 | 34,413 | 9,773 |
| Total ST Population | 4,76,008 | 4,47,402 | 28,606 |
| ST Male Population | 2,36,947 | 2,22,807 | 14,140 |
| ST Female Population | 2,39,061 | 2,24,595 | 14,466 |
| Population Density | 172 / km² | 140 / km² | 1,400 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Shahdol district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shahdol district is approximately 89,733, including 45,547 males and 44,186 females. In rural areas, it is 69,764, including 35,351 males and 34,413 females. In urban areas, it is 19,969, including 10,196 males and 9,773 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shahdol district is about 4,76,008, including 2,36,947 males and 2,39,061 females. In rural areas, it is 4,47,402, including 2,22,807 males and 2,24,595 females. In urban areas, it is 28,606, including 14,140 males and 14,466 females.
- Overall population density of Shahdol district is around 172 people per km². Rural areas have about 140 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,400 people per km².