Tikamgarh

Tikamgarh is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Tikamgarh is 5,048 km² including 4,835.49 km² rural area and 212.51 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Tikamgarh has a population of 14,45,166 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,49,873 while rural population is 11,95,293. Tikamgarh has a sex ratio of approximately 900 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 286.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,96,116 houses in the district, including 46,339 urban houses and 2,49,777 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 878 villages in tikamgarh district.

The Tikamgarh 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.

Tikamgarh is the largest tehsil in tikamgarh district by both area and population. Orchha is the smallest tehsil in tikamgarh district by both area and population. There are 9 tehsils in Tikamgarh district. Here is the list of all Tikamgarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Tikamgarh District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Baldeogarh4481,23,125
2Jatara6501,98,490
3Khargapur4571,14,859
4Mohangarh43688,631
5Niwari3981,67,893
6Orchha19847,358
7Palera8262,13,540
8Prithvipur7251,89,556
9Tikamgarh9113,01,714

Population of Tikamgarh District

The population of Tikamgarh 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 Tikamgarh, 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 14,45,166 11,95,293 2,49,873
Total Male Population 7,60,355 6,29,477 1,30,878
Total Female Population 6,84,811 5,65,816 1,18,995
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,27,564 1,93,219 34,345
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,20,303 1,02,120 18,183
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,07,261 91,099 16,162
Literate Population 7,47,940 5,86,993 1,60,947
Literate Male Population 4,59,353 3,66,751 92,602
Literate Female Population 2,88,587 2,20,242 68,345
Illiterate Population 6,97,226 6,08,300 88,926
Illiterate Male Population 3,01,002 2,62,726 38,276
Illiterate Female Population 3,96,224 3,45,574 50,650
Households 2,96,116 2,49,777 46,339

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tikamgarh. 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 3,61,604 3,08,062 53,542
SC Male Population 1,90,666 1,62,474 28,192
SC Female Population 1,70,938 1,45,588 25,350
Total ST Population 67,857 61,540 6,317
ST Male Population 34,923 31,648 3,275
ST Female Population 32,934 29,892 3,042
Population Density 286 / km² 247 / km² 1,176 / km²