Amravati
Amravati is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Amravati is 12,210 km² including 11,967.64 km² rural area and 242.36 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Amravati has a population of 28,88,445 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,37,287 while rural population is 18,51,158. Amravati has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 236.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,47,451 houses in the district, including 2,17,169 urban houses and 4,30,282 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,637 villages in amravati district.
The Amravati 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.
Chikhaldara is the largest tehsil in amravati district covering area of 2476.97 km² while Anjangaon Surji is the smallest tehsil in amravati district covering area of 530.50 km². Amravati is the most populous whereas Chandur Railway is the least populous tehsil in amravati district. There are 14 tehsils in Amravati district. Here is the list of all Amravati Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Amravati District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achalpur | 667 | 2,79,479 |
| 2 | Amravati | 904 | 7,88,327 |
| 3 | Anjangaon Surji | 531 | 1,60,903 |
| 4 | Bhatkuli | 581 | 1,13,109 |
| 5 | Chandur Railway | 562 | 96,907 |
| 6 | Chandurbazar | 686 | 1,96,258 |
| 7 | Chikhaldara | 2,477 | 1,18,815 |
| 8 | Daryapur | 784 | 1,75,061 |
| 9 | Dhamangaon Railway | 643 | 1,32,915 |
| 10 | Dharni | 1,496 | 1,84,665 |
| 11 | Morshi | 804 | 1,82,484 |
| 12 | Nandgaon Khandeshwar | 787 | 1,29,810 |
| 13 | Teosa | 545 | 1,04,728 |
| 14 | Warud | 743 | 2,24,984 |
Population of Amravati District
The population of Amravati 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 Amravati, 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 | 28,88,445 | 18,51,158 | 10,37,287 |
| Total Male Population | 14,80,768 | 9,50,633 | 5,30,135 |
| Total Female Population | 14,07,677 | 9,00,525 | 5,07,152 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,11,391 | 2,04,552 | 1,06,839 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,60,934 | 1,05,268 | 55,666 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,50,457 | 99,284 | 51,173 |
| Literate Population | 22,51,875 | 14,00,695 | 8,51,180 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,07,104 | 7,61,665 | 4,45,439 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,44,771 | 6,39,030 | 4,05,741 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,36,570 | 4,50,463 | 1,86,107 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,73,664 | 1,88,968 | 84,696 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,62,906 | 2,61,495 | 1,01,411 |
| Households | 6,47,451 | 4,30,282 | 2,17,169 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Amravati. 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 | 5,06,374 | 3,46,056 | 1,60,318 |
| SC Male Population | 2,59,398 | 1,78,148 | 81,250 |
| SC Female Population | 2,46,976 | 1,67,908 | 79,068 |
| Total ST Population | 4,04,128 | 3,68,630 | 35,498 |
| ST Male Population | 2,05,834 | 1,87,465 | 18,369 |
| ST Female Population | 1,98,294 | 1,81,165 | 17,129 |
| Population Density | 237 / km² | 155 / km² | 4,280 / km² |