Wardha
Wardha is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Wardha district is 6,309 km², which includes 6,219.99 km² of rural area and 89.01 km² of urban area. There are about 973 villages in Wardha district.
For administrative convenience, Wardha 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 8 tehsils in Wardha district. Here is the list of all Wardha Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Wardha District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arvi | 908 | 1,45,981 |
| 2 | Ashti | 552 | 76,276 |
| 3 | Deoli | 681 | 1,59,877 |
| 4 | Hinganghat | 911 | 2,24,017 |
| 5 | Karanja | 751 | 90,462 |
| 6 | Samudrapur | 966 | 1,17,038 |
| 7 | Seloo | 765 | 1,29,647 |
| 8 | Wardha | 775 | 3,57,476 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Samudrapur is the largest tehsil in wardha district by area, while Wardha is the largest by population. Ashti is the smallest tehsil in wardha district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Samudrapur | Wardha |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ashti | Ashti |
Population of Wardha District
The population of Wardha 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 Wardha, 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 | 13,00,774 | 8,77,474 | 4,23,300 |
| Total Male Population | 6,68,385 | 4,51,874 | 2,16,511 |
| Total Female Population | 6,32,389 | 4,25,600 | 2,06,789 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,28,901 | 88,224 | 40,677 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 67,187 | 45,798 | 21,389 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 61,714 | 42,426 | 19,288 |
| Literate Population | 10,19,458 | 6,65,082 | 3,54,376 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,52,617 | 3,65,198 | 1,87,419 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,66,841 | 2,99,884 | 1,66,957 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,81,316 | 2,12,392 | 68,924 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,15,768 | 86,676 | 29,092 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,65,548 | 1,25,716 | 39,832 |
| Households | 3,09,846 | 2,12,493 | 97,353 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Wardha district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Wardha district is 13,00,774, including 6,68,385 males and 6,32,389 females. In rural areas, it is 8,77,474, including 4,51,874 males and 4,25,600 females. In urban areas, it is 4,23,300, including 2,16,511 males and 2,06,789 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Wardha district is 1,28,901, including 67,187 boys and 61,714 girls. In rural areas, it is 88,224, including 45,798 boys and 42,426 girls. In urban areas, it is 40,677, including 21,389 boys and 19,288 girls.
- Literate population in Wardha district is around 10,19,458, including 5,52,617 males and 4,66,841 females. In rural areas, it is 6,65,082, including 3,65,198 males and 2,99,884 females. In urban areas, it is 3,54,376, including 1,87,419 males and 1,66,957 females.
- Illiterate population in Wardha district is about 2,81,316, including 1,15,768 males and 1,65,548 females. In rural areas, it is 2,12,392, including 86,676 males and 1,25,716 females. In urban areas, it is 68,924, including 29,092 males and 39,832 females.
- There are about 3,09,846 households in Wardha district, including 2,12,493 in rural areas and 97,353 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Wardha. 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 | 1,88,830 | 1,14,889 | 73,941 |
| SC Male Population | 96,569 | 59,201 | 37,368 |
| SC Female Population | 92,261 | 55,688 | 36,573 |
| Total ST Population | 1,49,507 | 1,25,090 | 24,417 |
| ST Male Population | 76,698 | 64,327 | 12,371 |
| ST Female Population | 72,809 | 60,763 | 12,046 |
| Population Density | 206 / km² | 141 / km² | 4,756 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Wardha district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Wardha district is approximately 1,88,830, including 96,569 males and 92,261 females. In rural areas, it is 1,14,889, including 59,201 males and 55,688 females. In urban areas, it is 73,941, including 37,368 males and 36,573 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wardha district is about 1,49,507, including 76,698 males and 72,809 females. In rural areas, it is 1,25,090, including 64,327 males and 60,763 females. In urban areas, it is 24,417, including 12,371 males and 12,046 females.
- Overall population density of Wardha district is around 206 people per km². Rural areas have about 141 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,756 people per km².