Buldana
Buldana is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Buldana district is 9,661 km², which includes 9,540.24 km² of rural area and 120.76 km² of urban area. There are about 1,300 villages in Buldana district.
For administrative convenience, Buldana 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.
Khamgaon is the largest tehsil in buldana district by both area and population. Malkapur is the smallest tehsil in buldana district by area while Deolgaon Raja is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 13 tehsils in Buldana district. Here is the list of all Buldana Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Buldana District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buldana | 797 | 2,86,992 |
| 2 | Chikhli | 1,113 | 2,85,321 |
| 3 | Deolgaon Raja | 476 | 1,25,350 |
| 4 | Jalgaon | 601 | 1,56,623 |
| 5 | Khamgaon | 1,212 | 3,20,644 |
| 6 | Lonar | 664 | 1,52,351 |
| 7 | Malkapur | 456 | 1,78,534 |
| 8 | Mehkar | 1,108 | 2,68,316 |
| 9 | Motala | 774 | 1,66,598 |
| 10 | Nandura | 535 | 1,76,018 |
| 11 | Sangrampur | 629 | 1,37,092 |
| 12 | Shegaon | 525 | 1,56,116 |
| 13 | Sindkhed Raja | 773 | 1,76,303 |
Population of Buldana District
The population of Buldana 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 Buldana, 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 | 25,86,258 | 20,37,398 | 5,48,860 |
| Total Male Population | 13,37,560 | 10,55,242 | 2,82,318 |
| Total Female Population | 12,48,698 | 9,82,156 | 2,66,542 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,32,125 | 2,64,970 | 67,155 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,79,072 | 1,43,051 | 36,021 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,53,053 | 1,21,919 | 31,134 |
| Literate Population | 18,79,874 | 14,50,758 | 4,29,116 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,48,892 | 8,18,571 | 2,30,321 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,30,982 | 6,32,187 | 1,98,795 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,06,384 | 5,86,640 | 1,19,744 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,88,668 | 2,36,671 | 51,997 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,17,716 | 3,49,969 | 67,747 |
| Households | 5,61,504 | 4,51,284 | 1,10,220 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Buldana district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Buldana district is 25,86,258, including 13,37,560 males and 12,48,698 females. In rural areas, it is 20,37,398, including 10,55,242 males and 9,82,156 females. In urban areas, it is 5,48,860, including 2,82,318 males and 2,66,542 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Buldana district is 3,32,125, including 1,79,072 boys and 1,53,053 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,64,970, including 1,43,051 boys and 1,21,919 girls. In urban areas, it is 67,155, including 36,021 boys and 31,134 girls.
- Literate population in Buldana district is around 18,79,874, including 10,48,892 males and 8,30,982 females. In rural areas, it is 14,50,758, including 8,18,571 males and 6,32,187 females. In urban areas, it is 4,29,116, including 2,30,321 males and 1,98,795 females.
- Illiterate population in Buldana district is about 7,06,384, including 2,88,668 males and 4,17,716 females. In rural areas, it is 5,86,640, including 2,36,671 males and 3,49,969 females. In urban areas, it is 1,19,744, including 51,997 males and 67,747 females.
- There are about 5,61,504 households in Buldana district, including 4,51,284 in rural areas and 1,10,220 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Buldana. 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 | 4,70,895 | 3,95,137 | 75,758 |
| SC Male Population | 2,41,445 | 2,02,996 | 38,449 |
| SC Female Population | 2,29,450 | 1,92,141 | 37,309 |
| Total ST Population | 1,24,837 | 1,16,176 | 8,661 |
| ST Male Population | 64,153 | 59,525 | 4,628 |
| ST Female Population | 60,684 | 56,651 | 4,033 |
| Population Density | 268 / km² | 214 / km² | 4,545 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Buldana district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Buldana district is approximately 4,70,895, including 2,41,445 males and 2,29,450 females. In rural areas, it is 3,95,137, including 2,02,996 males and 1,92,141 females. In urban areas, it is 75,758, including 38,449 males and 37,309 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Buldana district is about 1,24,837, including 64,153 males and 60,684 females. In rural areas, it is 1,16,176, including 59,525 males and 56,651 females. In urban areas, it is 8,661, including 4,628 males and 4,033 females.
- Overall population density of Buldana district is around 268 people per km². Rural areas have about 214 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,545 people per km².