Shajapur
Shajapur is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Shajapur district is 6,195 km², which includes 6,081.96 km² of rural area and 113.04 km² of urban area. There are about 1,071 villages in Shajapur district.
For administrative convenience, Shajapur 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 9 tehsils in Shajapur district. Here is the list of all Shajapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shajapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agar | 729 | 1,73,335 |
| 2 | Badod | 727 | 1,35,523 |
| 3 | Gulana | 578 | 1,33,807 |
| 4 | Kalapipal | 817 | 2,01,354 |
| 5 | Moman Badodiya | 488 | 1,15,216 |
| 6 | Nalkheda | 603 | 1,18,592 |
| 7 | Shajapur | 742 | 2,51,782 |
| 8 | Shujalpur | 836 | 2,39,244 |
| 9 | Susner | 675 | 1,43,828 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Shajapur District
Shujalpur is the largest tehsil in shajapur district by area, while Shajapur is the largest by population. Moman Badodiya is the smallest tehsil in shajapur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Shujalpur | Shajapur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Moman Badodiya | Moman Badodiya |
Population of Shajapur District
The population of Shajapur 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 Shajapur, 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 | 15,12,681 | 12,19,133 | 2,93,548 |
| Total Male Population | 7,80,520 | 6,29,273 | 1,51,247 |
| Total Female Population | 7,32,161 | 5,89,860 | 1,42,301 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,17,759 | 1,78,681 | 39,078 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,13,404 | 93,056 | 20,348 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,04,355 | 85,625 | 18,730 |
| Literate Population | 8,94,612 | 6,90,374 | 2,04,238 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,43,509 | 4,27,370 | 1,16,139 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,51,103 | 2,63,004 | 88,099 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,18,069 | 5,28,759 | 89,310 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,37,011 | 2,01,903 | 35,108 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,81,058 | 3,26,856 | 54,202 |
| Households | 3,00,025 | 2,44,243 | 55,782 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Shajapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Shajapur district is 15,12,681, including 7,80,520 males and 7,32,161 females. In rural areas, it is 12,19,133, including 6,29,273 males and 5,89,860 females. In urban areas, it is 2,93,548, including 1,51,247 males and 1,42,301 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Shajapur district is 2,17,759, including 1,13,404 boys and 1,04,355 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,78,681, including 93,056 boys and 85,625 girls. In urban areas, it is 39,078, including 20,348 boys and 18,730 girls.
- Literate population in Shajapur district is around 8,94,612, including 5,43,509 males and 3,51,103 females. In rural areas, it is 6,90,374, including 4,27,370 males and 2,63,004 females. In urban areas, it is 2,04,238, including 1,16,139 males and 88,099 females.
- Illiterate population in Shajapur district is about 6,18,069, including 2,37,011 males and 3,81,058 females. In rural areas, it is 5,28,759, including 2,01,903 males and 3,26,856 females. In urban areas, it is 89,310, including 35,108 males and 54,202 females.
- There are about 3,00,025 households in Shajapur district, including 2,44,243 in rural areas and 55,782 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shajapur. 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 | 3,53,914 | 3,12,523 | 41,391 |
| SC Male Population | 1,82,961 | 1,61,692 | 21,269 |
| SC Female Population | 1,70,953 | 1,50,831 | 20,122 |
| Total ST Population | 37,836 | 34,226 | 3,610 |
| ST Male Population | 19,416 | 17,600 | 1,816 |
| ST Female Population | 18,420 | 16,626 | 1,794 |
| Population Density | 244 / km² | 201 / km² | 2,597 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Shajapur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shajapur district is approximately 3,53,914, including 1,82,961 males and 1,70,953 females. In rural areas, it is 3,12,523, including 1,61,692 males and 1,50,831 females. In urban areas, it is 41,391, including 21,269 males and 20,122 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shajapur district is about 37,836, including 19,416 males and 18,420 females. In rural areas, it is 34,226, including 17,600 males and 16,626 females. In urban areas, it is 3,610, including 1,816 males and 1,794 females.
- Overall population density of Shajapur district is around 244 people per km². Rural areas have about 201 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,597 people per km².