Yavatmal
Yavatmal is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Yavatmal is 13,582 km² including 13,415.09 km² rural area and 166.91 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Yavatmal has a population of 27,72,348 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,98,153 while rural population is 21,74,195. Yavatmal has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 204.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,46,886 houses in the district, including 1,31,384 urban houses and 5,15,502 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,853 villages in yavatmal district.
The Yavatmal 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.
Umarkhed is the largest tehsil in yavatmal district covering area of 1295.24 km² while Digras is the smallest tehsil in yavatmal district covering area of 552.99 km². Yavatmal is the most populous whereas Maregaon is the least populous tehsil in yavatmal district. There are 16 tehsils in Yavatmal district. Here is the list of all Yavatmal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Yavatmal District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arni | 851 | 1,61,833 |
| 2 | Babulgaon | 571 | 88,173 |
| 3 | Darwha | 880 | 1,91,103 |
| 4 | Digras | 553 | 1,54,122 |
| 5 | Ghatanji | 954 | 1,38,587 |
| 6 | Kalamb | 754 | 1,03,024 |
| 7 | Kelapur | 835 | 1,56,783 |
| 8 | Mahagaon | 899 | 1,90,252 |
| 9 | Maregaon | 607 | 78,713 |
| 10 | Ner | 699 | 1,20,232 |
| 11 | Pusad | 1,173 | 3,41,186 |
| 12 | Ralegaon | 762 | 1,12,203 |
| 13 | Umarkhed | 1,295 | 2,59,357 |
| 14 | Wani | 927 | 2,13,668 |
| 15 | Yavatmal | 1,118 | 3,82,965 |
| 16 | Zari Jamani | 705 | 80,147 |
Population of Yavatmal District
The population of Yavatmal 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 Yavatmal, 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 | 27,72,348 | 21,74,195 | 5,98,153 |
| Total Male Population | 14,19,965 | 11,15,148 | 3,04,817 |
| Total Female Population | 13,52,383 | 10,59,047 | 2,93,336 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,30,180 | 2,65,301 | 64,879 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,71,782 | 1,37,512 | 34,270 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,58,398 | 1,27,789 | 30,609 |
| Literate Population | 20,22,574 | 15,36,035 | 4,86,539 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,15,980 | 8,59,681 | 2,56,299 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,06,594 | 6,76,354 | 2,30,240 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,49,774 | 6,38,160 | 1,11,614 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,03,985 | 2,55,467 | 48,518 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,45,789 | 3,82,693 | 63,096 |
| Households | 6,46,886 | 5,15,502 | 1,31,384 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Yavatmal. 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 | 3,28,518 | 2,49,800 | 78,718 |
| SC Male Population | 1,67,009 | 1,27,461 | 39,548 |
| SC Female Population | 1,61,509 | 1,22,339 | 39,170 |
| Total ST Population | 5,14,057 | 4,73,752 | 40,305 |
| ST Male Population | 2,60,896 | 2,40,656 | 20,240 |
| ST Female Population | 2,53,161 | 2,33,096 | 20,065 |
| Population Density | 204 / km² | 162 / km² | 3,584 / km² |