Gondiya
Gondiya is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Gondiya is 5,234 km² including 5,139.84 km² rural area and 94.16 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Gondiya has a population of 13,22,507 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,25,930 while rural population is 10,96,577. Gondiya has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 252.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,92,369 houses in the district, including 48,529 urban houses and 2,43,840 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 883 villages in gondiya district.
The Gondiya 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.
Deori is the largest tehsil in gondiya district covering area of 1040.23 km² while Amgaon is the smallest tehsil in gondiya district covering area of 333.32 km². Gondiya is the most populous whereas Salekasa is the least populous tehsil in gondiya district. There are 8 tehsils in Gondiya district. Here is the list of all Gondiya Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Gondiya District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Amgaon | 333 | 1,30,657 |
2 | Arjuni Morgaon | 988 | 1,48,265 |
3 | Deori | 1,040 | 1,14,518 |
4 | Gondiya | 663 | 4,21,650 |
5 | Goregaon | 484 | 1,24,890 |
6 | Sadak Arjuni | 651 | 1,15,594 |
7 | Salekasa | 451 | 90,679 |
8 | Tirora | 623 | 1,76,254 |
Population of Gondiya District
The population of Gondiya 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 Gondiya, 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 |
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Total Population | 13,22,507 | 10,96,577 | 2,25,930 |
Total Male Population | 6,61,554 | 5,47,934 | 1,13,620 |
Total Female Population | 6,60,953 | 5,48,643 | 1,12,310 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,40,365 | 1,17,577 | 22,788 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 71,764 | 60,006 | 11,758 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 68,601 | 57,571 | 11,030 |
Literate Population | 10,04,243 | 8,18,421 | 1,85,822 |
Literate Male Population | 5,42,837 | 4,45,490 | 97,347 |
Literate Female Population | 4,61,406 | 3,72,931 | 88,475 |
Illiterate Population | 3,18,264 | 2,78,156 | 40,108 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,18,717 | 1,02,444 | 16,273 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,99,547 | 1,75,712 | 23,835 |
Households | 2,92,369 | 2,43,840 | 48,529 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gondiya. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 1,75,961 | 1,35,393 | 40,568 |
SC Male Population | 87,434 | 67,401 | 20,033 |
SC Female Population | 88,527 | 67,992 | 20,535 |
Total ST Population | 2,14,253 | 2,01,913 | 12,340 |
ST Male Population | 1,05,944 | 99,729 | 6,215 |
ST Female Population | 1,08,309 | 1,02,184 | 6,125 |
Population Density | 253 / km² | 213 / km² | 2,399 / km² |