Faridkot
Faridkot is a district in the Punjab State of India. The total area of Faridkot district is 1,458 km², which includes 1,413.01 km² of rural area and 44.99 km² of urban area. There are about 163 villages in Faridkot district.
For administrative convenience, Faridkot 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 Faridkot district. Here is the list of all Faridkot Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Faridkot District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Faridkot is the largest tehsil in faridkot district by both area and population. Jaitu is the smallest tehsil in faridkot district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Faridkot | Faridkot |
| Smallest Tehsil | Jaitu | Jaitu |
Population of Faridkot District
The population of Faridkot 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 Faridkot, 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 | 6,17,508 | 4,00,457 | 2,17,051 |
| Total Male Population | 3,26,671 | 2,10,782 | 1,15,889 |
| Total Female Population | 2,90,837 | 1,89,675 | 1,01,162 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 69,311 | 44,722 | 24,589 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,454 | 24,118 | 13,336 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,857 | 20,604 | 11,253 |
| Literate Population | 3,81,285 | 2,29,799 | 1,51,486 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,15,767 | 1,30,300 | 85,467 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,65,518 | 99,499 | 66,019 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,36,223 | 1,70,658 | 65,565 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,10,904 | 80,482 | 30,422 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,25,319 | 90,176 | 35,143 |
| Households | 1,20,893 | 76,728 | 44,165 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Faridkot district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Faridkot district is 6,17,508, including 3,26,671 males and 2,90,837 females. In rural areas, it is 4,00,457, including 2,10,782 males and 1,89,675 females. In urban areas, it is 2,17,051, including 1,15,889 males and 1,01,162 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Faridkot district is 69,311, including 37,454 boys and 31,857 girls. In rural areas, it is 44,722, including 24,118 boys and 20,604 girls. In urban areas, it is 24,589, including 13,336 boys and 11,253 girls.
- Literate population in Faridkot district is around 3,81,285, including 2,15,767 males and 1,65,518 females. In rural areas, it is 2,29,799, including 1,30,300 males and 99,499 females. In urban areas, it is 1,51,486, including 85,467 males and 66,019 females.
- Illiterate population in Faridkot district is about 2,36,223, including 1,10,904 males and 1,25,319 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,658, including 80,482 males and 90,176 females. In urban areas, it is 65,565, including 30,422 males and 35,143 females.
- There are about 1,20,893 households in Faridkot district, including 76,728 in rural areas and 44,165 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Faridkot. 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 | 2,40,328 | 1,71,199 | 69,129 |
| SC Male Population | 1,26,567 | 90,303 | 36,264 |
| SC Female Population | 1,13,761 | 80,896 | 32,865 |
| 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 | 424 / km² | 283 / km² | 4,824 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Faridkot district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Faridkot district is approximately 2,40,328, including 1,26,567 males and 1,13,761 females. In rural areas, it is 1,71,199, including 90,303 males and 80,896 females. In urban areas, it is 69,129, including 36,264 males and 32,865 females.
- Overall population density of Faridkot district is around 424 people per km². Rural areas have about 283 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,824 people per km².