Gondiya
Gondiya is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Gondiya district is 5,234 km², which includes 5,139.84 km² of rural area and 94.16 km² of urban area. There are about 883 villages in Gondiya district.
For administrative convenience, Gondiya 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.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gondiya district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Gondiya district is 13,22,507, including 6,61,554 males and 6,60,953 females. In rural areas, it is 10,96,577, including 5,47,934 males and 5,48,643 females. In urban areas, it is 2,25,930, including 1,13,620 males and 1,12,310 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Gondiya district is 1,40,365, including 71,764 boys and 68,601 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,17,577, including 60,006 boys and 57,571 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,788, including 11,758 boys and 11,030 girls.
- Literate population in Gondiya district is around 10,04,243, including 5,42,837 males and 4,61,406 females. In rural areas, it is 8,18,421, including 4,45,490 males and 3,72,931 females. In urban areas, it is 1,85,822, including 97,347 males and 88,475 females.
- Illiterate population in Gondiya district is about 3,18,264, including 1,18,717 males and 1,99,547 females. In rural areas, it is 2,78,156, including 1,02,444 males and 1,75,712 females. In urban areas, it is 40,108, including 16,273 males and 23,835 females.
- There are about 2,92,369 households in Gondiya district, including 2,43,840 in rural areas and 48,529 in urban areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gondiya district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gondiya district is approximately 1,75,961, including 87,434 males and 88,527 females. In rural areas, it is 1,35,393, including 67,401 males and 67,992 females. In urban areas, it is 40,568, including 20,033 males and 20,535 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gondiya district is about 2,14,253, including 1,05,944 males and 1,08,309 females. In rural areas, it is 2,01,913, including 99,729 males and 1,02,184 females. In urban areas, it is 12,340, including 6,215 males and 6,125 females.
- Overall population density of Gondiya district is around 253 people per km². Rural areas have about 213 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,399 people per km².