Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Gadchiroli district is 14,412 km², which includes 14,336.76 km² of rural area and 75.24 km² of urban area. There are about 1,509 villages in Gadchiroli district.
For administrative convenience, Gadchiroli 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 12 tehsils in Gadchiroli district. Here is the list of all Gadchiroli Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Gadchiroli District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aheri | 2,283 | 1,16,992 |
| 2 | Armori | 718 | 97,097 |
| 3 | Bhamragad | 1,421 | 36,325 |
| 4 | Chamorshi | 1,314 | 1,79,120 |
| 5 | Desaiganj | 263 | 83,607 |
| 6 | Dhanora | 1,737 | 82,698 |
| 7 | Etapalli | 2,267 | 81,713 |
| 8 | Gadchiroli | 897 | 1,45,963 |
| 9 | Korchi | 680 | 42,811 |
| 10 | Kurkheda | 840 | 86,073 |
| 11 | Mulchera | 736 | 45,787 |
| 12 | Sironcha | 1,257 | 74,756 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Aheri is the largest tehsil in gadchiroli district, covering an area of 2282.70 km², while Desaiganj (Vadasa) is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 262.74 km². Chamorshi is the most populous, whereas Bhamragad is the least populous tehsil in gadchiroli district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Aheri | Chamorshi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Desaiganj (Vadasa) | Desaiganj (Vadasa) |
Population of Gadchiroli District
The population of Gadchiroli 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 Gadchiroli, 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 | 10,72,942 | 9,54,909 | 1,18,033 |
| Total Male Population | 5,41,328 | 4,81,290 | 60,038 |
| Total Female Population | 5,31,614 | 4,73,619 | 57,995 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,20,272 | 1,08,521 | 11,751 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 61,320 | 55,191 | 6,129 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,952 | 53,330 | 5,622 |
| Literate Population | 7,08,365 | 6,13,771 | 94,594 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,95,110 | 3,44,593 | 50,517 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,13,255 | 2,69,178 | 44,077 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,64,577 | 3,41,138 | 23,439 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,46,218 | 1,36,697 | 9,521 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,18,359 | 2,04,441 | 13,918 |
| Households | 2,50,435 | 2,22,413 | 28,022 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gadchiroli district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Gadchiroli district is 10,72,942, including 5,41,328 males and 5,31,614 females. In rural areas, it is 9,54,909, including 4,81,290 males and 4,73,619 females. In urban areas, it is 1,18,033, including 60,038 males and 57,995 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Gadchiroli district is 1,20,272, including 61,320 boys and 58,952 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,08,521, including 55,191 boys and 53,330 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,751, including 6,129 boys and 5,622 girls.
- Literate population in Gadchiroli district is around 7,08,365, including 3,95,110 males and 3,13,255 females. In rural areas, it is 6,13,771, including 3,44,593 males and 2,69,178 females. In urban areas, it is 94,594, including 50,517 males and 44,077 females.
- Illiterate population in Gadchiroli district is about 3,64,577, including 1,46,218 males and 2,18,359 females. In rural areas, it is 3,41,138, including 1,36,697 males and 2,04,441 females. In urban areas, it is 23,439, including 9,521 males and 13,918 females.
- There are about 2,50,435 households in Gadchiroli district, including 2,22,413 in rural areas and 28,022 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gadchiroli. 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 | 1,20,745 | 1,01,879 | 18,866 |
| SC Male Population | 61,041 | 51,541 | 9,500 |
| SC Female Population | 59,704 | 50,338 | 9,366 |
| Total ST Population | 4,15,306 | 3,98,266 | 17,040 |
| ST Male Population | 2,07,377 | 1,98,753 | 8,624 |
| ST Female Population | 2,07,929 | 1,99,513 | 8,416 |
| Population Density | 74 / km² | 67 / km² | 1,569 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gadchiroli district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gadchiroli district is approximately 1,20,745, including 61,041 males and 59,704 females. In rural areas, it is 1,01,879, including 51,541 males and 50,338 females. In urban areas, it is 18,866, including 9,500 males and 9,366 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gadchiroli district is about 4,15,306, including 2,07,377 males and 2,07,929 females. In rural areas, it is 3,98,266, including 1,98,753 males and 1,99,513 females. In urban areas, it is 17,040, including 8,624 males and 8,416 females.
- Overall population density of Gadchiroli district is around 74 people per km². Rural areas have about 67 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,569 people per km².