Nagpur
Nagpur is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Nagpur is 9,892 km² including 9,409.05 km² rural area and 482.95 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Nagpur has a population of 46,53,570 peoples, out of which urban population is 31,78,759 while rural population is 14,74,811. Nagpur has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 470.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,41,544 houses in the district, including 7,01,547 urban houses and 3,39,997 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,617 villages in nagpur district.
The Nagpur 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.
Ramtek is the largest tehsil in nagpur district covering area of 1168.25 km² while Nagpur (Urban) is the smallest tehsil in nagpur district covering area of 217.56 km². Nagpur (Urban) is the most populous whereas Bhiwapur is the least populous tehsil in nagpur district. There are 14 tehsils in Nagpur district. Here is the list of all Nagpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nagpur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhiwapur | 674 | 81,519 |
| 2 | Hingna | 779 | 2,42,198 |
| 3 | Kalameshwar | 508 | 1,22,363 |
| 4 | Kamptee | 403 | 2,38,870 |
| 5 | Katol | 904 | 1,63,808 |
| 6 | Kuhi | 816 | 1,23,977 |
| 7 | Mauda | 619 | 1,39,776 |
| 8 | Nagpur Rural | 660 | 3,02,195 |
| 9 | Nagpur Urban | 218 | 24,05,665 |
| 10 | Narkhed | 703 | 1,47,907 |
| 11 | Parseoni | 805 | 1,43,019 |
| 12 | Ramtek | 1,168 | 1,58,643 |
| 13 | Savner | 646 | 2,29,450 |
| 14 | Umred | 989 | 1,54,180 |
Population of Nagpur District
The population of Nagpur 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 Nagpur, 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 | 46,53,570 | 14,74,811 | 31,78,759 |
| Total Male Population | 23,84,975 | 7,58,357 | 16,26,618 |
| Total Female Population | 22,68,595 | 7,16,454 | 15,52,141 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,97,087 | 1,64,963 | 3,32,124 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,57,438 | 84,973 | 1,72,465 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,39,649 | 79,990 | 1,59,659 |
| Literate Population | 36,73,808 | 10,72,979 | 26,00,829 |
| Literate Male Population | 19,59,220 | 5,89,827 | 13,69,393 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,14,588 | 4,83,152 | 12,31,436 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,79,762 | 4,01,832 | 5,77,930 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,25,755 | 1,68,530 | 2,57,225 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,54,007 | 2,33,302 | 3,20,705 |
| Households | 10,41,544 | 3,39,997 | 7,01,547 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nagpur. 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 | 8,67,713 | 2,34,062 | 6,33,651 |
| SC Male Population | 4,39,205 | 1,19,694 | 3,19,511 |
| SC Female Population | 4,28,508 | 1,14,368 | 3,14,140 |
| Total ST Population | 4,37,571 | 2,00,154 | 2,37,417 |
| ST Male Population | 2,23,566 | 1,02,275 | 1,21,291 |
| ST Female Population | 2,14,005 | 97,879 | 1,16,126 |
| Population Density | 470 / km² | 157 / km² | 6,582 / km² |