Shivpuri
Shivpuri is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Shivpuri is 10,066 km² including 9,946.38 km² rural area and 119.62 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Shivpuri has a population of 17,26,050 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,95,423 while rural population is 14,30,627. Shivpuri has a sex ratio of approximately 876 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 171.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,59,969 houses in the district, including 55,682 urban houses and 3,04,287 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,305 villages in shivpuri district.
The Shivpuri district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Shivpuri is the largest tehsil in shivpuri district by both area and population. Narwar is the smallest tehsil in shivpuri district by area while Kolaras is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 8 tehsils in Shivpuri district. Here is the list of all Shivpuri Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shivpuri District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Badarwas | 1,082 | 1,77,752 |
2 | Karera | 1,011 | 1,94,319 |
3 | Khaniyadhana | 953 | 1,83,877 |
4 | Kolaras | 1,189 | 1,63,286 |
5 | Narwar | 937 | 1,98,927 |
6 | Pichhore | 1,406 | 2,59,685 |
7 | Pohri | 1,551 | 2,07,352 |
8 | Shivpuri | 1,937 | 3,40,852 |
Population of Shivpuri District
The population of Shivpuri 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 Shivpuri, 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 |
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Total Population | 17,26,050 | 14,30,627 | 2,95,423 |
Total Male Population | 9,19,795 | 7,63,554 | 1,56,241 |
Total Female Population | 8,06,255 | 6,67,073 | 1,39,182 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,85,770 | 2,45,774 | 39,996 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,50,950 | 1,29,712 | 21,238 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,820 | 1,16,062 | 18,758 |
Literate Population | 9,00,846 | 7,03,640 | 1,97,206 |
Literate Male Population | 5,73,242 | 4,58,705 | 1,14,537 |
Literate Female Population | 3,27,604 | 2,44,935 | 82,669 |
Illiterate Population | 8,25,204 | 7,26,987 | 98,217 |
Illiterate Male Population | 3,46,553 | 3,04,849 | 41,704 |
Illiterate Female Population | 4,78,651 | 4,22,138 | 56,513 |
Households | 3,59,969 | 3,04,287 | 55,682 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shivpuri. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 3,21,515 | 2,73,869 | 47,646 |
SC Male Population | 1,71,565 | 1,46,477 | 25,088 |
SC Female Population | 1,49,950 | 1,27,392 | 22,558 |
Total ST Population | 2,27,802 | 2,19,140 | 8,662 |
ST Male Population | 1,17,111 | 1,12,698 | 4,413 |
ST Female Population | 1,10,691 | 1,06,442 | 4,249 |
Population Density | 172 / km² | 144 / km² | 2,470 / km² |