Barnala
Barnala is a district in the Punjab State of India. The total area of Barnala district is 1,482 km², which includes 1,431.25 km² of rural area and 50.75 km² of urban area. There are about 127 villages in Barnala district.
For administrative convenience, Barnala 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 2 tehsils in Barnala district. Here is the list of all Barnala Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Barnala District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Barnala District
Barnala is the largest tehsil in barnala district by both area and population. Tapa is the smallest tehsil in barnala district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Barnala | Barnala |
| Smallest Tehsil | Tapa | Tapa |
Population of Barnala District
The population of Barnala 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 Barnala, 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 | 5,95,527 | 4,04,842 | 1,90,685 |
| Total Male Population | 3,17,522 | 2,15,210 | 1,02,312 |
| Total Female Population | 2,78,005 | 1,89,632 | 88,373 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,987 | 42,761 | 22,226 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,266 | 23,151 | 12,115 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,721 | 19,610 | 10,111 |
| Literate Population | 3,59,831 | 2,34,406 | 1,25,425 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,01,999 | 1,31,516 | 70,483 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,57,832 | 1,02,890 | 54,942 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,35,696 | 1,70,436 | 65,260 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,15,523 | 83,694 | 31,829 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,20,173 | 86,742 | 33,431 |
| Households | 1,15,798 | 76,657 | 39,141 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Barnala district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Barnala district is 5,95,527, including 3,17,522 males and 2,78,005 females. In rural areas, it is 4,04,842, including 2,15,210 males and 1,89,632 females. In urban areas, it is 1,90,685, including 1,02,312 males and 88,373 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Barnala district is 64,987, including 35,266 boys and 29,721 girls. In rural areas, it is 42,761, including 23,151 boys and 19,610 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,226, including 12,115 boys and 10,111 girls.
- Literate population in Barnala district is around 3,59,831, including 2,01,999 males and 1,57,832 females. In rural areas, it is 2,34,406, including 1,31,516 males and 1,02,890 females. In urban areas, it is 1,25,425, including 70,483 males and 54,942 females.
- Illiterate population in Barnala district is about 2,35,696, including 1,15,523 males and 1,20,173 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,436, including 83,694 males and 86,742 females. In urban areas, it is 65,260, including 31,829 males and 33,431 females.
- There are about 1,15,798 households in Barnala district, including 76,657 in rural areas and 39,141 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Barnala. 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 | 1,92,001 | 1,33,435 | 58,566 |
| SC Male Population | 1,01,569 | 70,636 | 30,933 |
| SC Female Population | 90,432 | 62,799 | 27,633 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 402 / km² | 283 / km² | 3,757 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Barnala district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barnala district is approximately 1,92,001, including 1,01,569 males and 90,432 females. In rural areas, it is 1,33,435, including 70,636 males and 62,799 females. In urban areas, it is 58,566, including 30,933 males and 27,633 females.
- Overall population density of Barnala district is around 402 people per km². Rural areas have about 283 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,757 people per km².