Singrauli
Singrauli is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Singrauli district is 5,675 km², which includes 5,384.80 km² of rural area and 290.20 km² of urban area. There are about 727 villages in Singrauli district.
For administrative convenience, Singrauli 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 3 tehsils in Singrauli district. Here is the list of all Singrauli Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Singrauli District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitrangi | 1,944 | 3,36,713 |
| 2 | Deosar | 1,823 | 3,24,363 |
| 3 | Singrauli | 1,908 | 5,17,197 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Chitrangi is the largest tehsil in singrauli district by area, while Singrauli is the largest by population. Deosar is the smallest tehsil in singrauli district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Chitrangi | Singrauli |
| Smallest Tehsil | Deosar | Deosar |
Population of Singrauli District
The population of Singrauli 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 Singrauli, 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 | 11,78,273 | 9,51,487 | 2,26,786 |
| Total Male Population | 6,13,637 | 4,93,324 | 1,20,313 |
| Total Female Population | 5,64,636 | 4,58,163 | 1,06,473 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,09,792 | 1,78,988 | 30,804 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,09,094 | 92,875 | 16,219 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,698 | 86,113 | 14,585 |
| Literate Population | 5,85,054 | 4,37,064 | 1,47,990 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,59,923 | 2,72,515 | 87,408 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,25,131 | 1,64,549 | 60,582 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,93,219 | 5,14,423 | 78,796 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,53,714 | 2,20,809 | 32,905 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,39,505 | 2,93,614 | 45,891 |
| Households | 2,43,925 | 1,97,902 | 46,023 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Singrauli district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Singrauli district is 11,78,273, including 6,13,637 males and 5,64,636 females. In rural areas, it is 9,51,487, including 4,93,324 males and 4,58,163 females. In urban areas, it is 2,26,786, including 1,20,313 males and 1,06,473 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Singrauli district is 2,09,792, including 1,09,094 boys and 1,00,698 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,78,988, including 92,875 boys and 86,113 girls. In urban areas, it is 30,804, including 16,219 boys and 14,585 girls.
- Literate population in Singrauli district is around 5,85,054, including 3,59,923 males and 2,25,131 females. In rural areas, it is 4,37,064, including 2,72,515 males and 1,64,549 females. In urban areas, it is 1,47,990, including 87,408 males and 60,582 females.
- Illiterate population in Singrauli district is about 5,93,219, including 2,53,714 males and 3,39,505 females. In rural areas, it is 5,14,423, including 2,20,809 males and 2,93,614 females. In urban areas, it is 78,796, including 32,905 males and 45,891 females.
- There are about 2,43,925 households in Singrauli district, including 1,97,902 in rural areas and 46,023 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Singrauli. 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 | 1,50,664 | 1,20,460 | 30,204 |
| SC Male Population | 77,882 | 62,171 | 15,711 |
| SC Female Population | 72,782 | 58,289 | 14,493 |
| Total ST Population | 3,83,994 | 3,61,302 | 22,692 |
| ST Male Population | 1,96,133 | 1,84,364 | 11,769 |
| ST Female Population | 1,87,861 | 1,76,938 | 10,923 |
| Population Density | 208 / km² | 177 / km² | 782 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Singrauli district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Singrauli district is approximately 1,50,664, including 77,882 males and 72,782 females. In rural areas, it is 1,20,460, including 62,171 males and 58,289 females. In urban areas, it is 30,204, including 15,711 males and 14,493 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Singrauli district is about 3,83,994, including 1,96,133 males and 1,87,861 females. In rural areas, it is 3,61,302, including 1,84,364 males and 1,76,938 females. In urban areas, it is 22,692, including 11,769 males and 10,923 females.
- Overall population density of Singrauli district is around 208 people per km². Rural areas have about 177 people per km². Urban areas have about 782 people per km².