Yavatmal
Yavatmal is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Yavatmal district is 13,582 km², which includes 13,415.09 km² of rural area and 166.91 km² of urban area. There are about 1,853 villages in Yavatmal district.
For administrative convenience, Yavatmal 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.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Yavatmal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Yavatmal district is 27,72,348, including 14,19,965 males and 13,52,383 females. In rural areas, it is 21,74,195, including 11,15,148 males and 10,59,047 females. In urban areas, it is 5,98,153, including 3,04,817 males and 2,93,336 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Yavatmal district is 3,30,180, including 1,71,782 boys and 1,58,398 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,65,301, including 1,37,512 boys and 1,27,789 girls. In urban areas, it is 64,879, including 34,270 boys and 30,609 girls.
- Literate population in Yavatmal district is around 20,22,574, including 11,15,980 males and 9,06,594 females. In rural areas, it is 15,36,035, including 8,59,681 males and 6,76,354 females. In urban areas, it is 4,86,539, including 2,56,299 males and 2,30,240 females.
- Illiterate population in Yavatmal district is about 7,49,774, including 3,03,985 males and 4,45,789 females. In rural areas, it is 6,38,160, including 2,55,467 males and 3,82,693 females. In urban areas, it is 1,11,614, including 48,518 males and 63,096 females.
- There are about 6,46,886 households in Yavatmal district, including 5,15,502 in rural areas and 1,31,384 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Yavatmal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Yavatmal district is approximately 3,28,518, including 1,67,009 males and 1,61,509 females. In rural areas, it is 2,49,800, including 1,27,461 males and 1,22,339 females. In urban areas, it is 78,718, including 39,548 males and 39,170 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Yavatmal district is about 5,14,057, including 2,60,896 males and 2,53,161 females. In rural areas, it is 4,73,752, including 2,40,656 males and 2,33,096 females. In urban areas, it is 40,305, including 20,240 males and 20,065 females.
- Overall population density of Yavatmal district is around 204 people per km². Rural areas have about 162 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,584 people per km².