Bathinda
Bathinda is a district in the Punjab State of India. Total area of Bathinda is 3,353 km² including 3,193.91 km² rural area and 159.09 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Bathinda has a population of 13,88,525 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,99,217 while rural population is 8,89,308. Bathinda has a sex ratio of approximately 868 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 414 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,73,902 houses in the district, including 1,02,610 urban houses and 1,71,292 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 279 villages in bathinda district.
The Bathinda 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.
Bathinda is the largest tehsil in bathinda district by both area and population. Rampura Phul is the smallest tehsil in bathinda district by area while Talwandi Sabo is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 3 tehsils in Bathinda district. Here is the list of all Bathinda Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bathinda District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathinda | 1,512 | 7,55,926 |
| 2 | Rampura Phul | 882 | 3,16,669 |
| 3 | Talwandi Sabo | 959 | 3,15,930 |
Population of Bathinda District
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,89,308 | 4,99,217 | 13,88,525 |
| Male Population | 4,74,484 | 2,68,713 | 7,43,197 |
| Female Population | 4,14,824 | 2,30,504 | 6,45,328 |
| Population Density | 278 / km² | 3,138 / km² | 414 / km² |
Households in Bathinda District
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,71,292 |
| Urban Households | 1,02,610 |
| Total Households | 2,73,902 |