Umaria
Umaria is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. The total area of Umaria district is 4,076 km², which includes 3,923.18 km² of rural area and 152.82 km² of urban area. There are about 594 villages in Umaria district.
For administrative convenience, Umaria 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 5 tehsils in Umaria district. Here is the list of all Umaria Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Umaria District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhogarh | 377 | 1,24,447 |
| 2 | Chandia | 573 | 1,05,236 |
| 3 | Manpur | 1,787 | 2,28,975 |
| 4 | Nowrozabad | 544 | 78,441 |
| 5 | Pali | 795 | 1,07,659 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Manpur is the largest tehsil in umaria district by both area and population. Bandhogarh is the smallest tehsil in umaria district by area, while Nowrozabad is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Manpur | Manpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bandhogarh | Bandhogarh |
Population of Umaria District
The population of Umaria 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 Umaria, 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 | 6,44,758 | 5,34,214 | 1,10,544 |
| Total Male Population | 3,30,674 | 2,73,064 | 57,610 |
| Total Female Population | 3,14,084 | 2,61,150 | 52,934 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,414 | 89,929 | 13,485 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,237 | 46,241 | 6,996 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,177 | 43,688 | 6,489 |
| Literate Population | 3,56,672 | 2,79,642 | 77,030 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,10,907 | 1,66,849 | 44,058 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,45,765 | 1,12,793 | 32,972 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,88,086 | 2,54,572 | 33,514 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,19,767 | 1,06,215 | 13,552 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,68,319 | 1,48,357 | 19,962 |
| Households | 1,45,024 | 1,21,241 | 23,783 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Umaria district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Umaria district is 6,44,758, including 3,30,674 males and 3,14,084 females. In rural areas, it is 5,34,214, including 2,73,064 males and 2,61,150 females. In urban areas, it is 1,10,544, including 57,610 males and 52,934 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Umaria district is 1,03,414, including 53,237 boys and 50,177 girls. In rural areas, it is 89,929, including 46,241 boys and 43,688 girls. In urban areas, it is 13,485, including 6,996 boys and 6,489 girls.
- Literate population in Umaria district is around 3,56,672, including 2,10,907 males and 1,45,765 females. In rural areas, it is 2,79,642, including 1,66,849 males and 1,12,793 females. In urban areas, it is 77,030, including 44,058 males and 32,972 females.
- Illiterate population in Umaria district is about 2,88,086, including 1,19,767 males and 1,68,319 females. In rural areas, it is 2,54,572, including 1,06,215 males and 1,48,357 females. In urban areas, it is 33,514, including 13,552 males and 19,962 females.
- There are about 1,45,024 households in Umaria district, including 1,21,241 in rural areas and 23,783 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Umaria. 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 | 58,147 | 45,117 | 13,030 |
| SC Male Population | 29,902 | 23,089 | 6,813 |
| SC Female Population | 28,245 | 22,028 | 6,217 |
| Total ST Population | 3,00,687 | 2,74,774 | 25,913 |
| ST Male Population | 1,51,988 | 1,38,906 | 13,082 |
| ST Female Population | 1,48,699 | 1,35,868 | 12,831 |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 136 / km² | 723 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Umaria district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Umaria district is approximately 58,147, including 29,902 males and 28,245 females. In rural areas, it is 45,117, including 23,089 males and 22,028 females. In urban areas, it is 13,030, including 6,813 males and 6,217 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Umaria district is about 3,00,687, including 1,51,988 males and 1,48,699 females. In rural areas, it is 2,74,774, including 1,38,906 males and 1,35,868 females. In urban areas, it is 25,913, including 13,082 males and 12,831 females.
- Overall population density of Umaria district is around 158 people per km². Rural areas have about 136 people per km². Urban areas have about 723 people per km².