Moga
Moga is a district in the Punjab State of India. The total area of Moga district is 2,242 km², which includes 2,192.35 km² of rural area and 49.65 km² of urban area. There are about 319 villages in Moga district.
For administrative convenience, Moga 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 3 tehsils in Moga district. Here is the list of all Moga Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Moga District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagha Purana | 586 | 2,25,649 |
| 2 | Moga | 1,235 | 5,99,488 |
| 3 | Nihal Singhwala | 421 | 1,70,609 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Moga District
Moga is the largest tehsil in moga district by both area and population. Nihal Singhwala is the smallest tehsil in moga district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Moga | Moga |
| Smallest Tehsil | Nihal Singhwala | Nihal Singhwala |
Population of Moga District
The population of Moga 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 Moga, 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 | 9,95,746 | 7,68,500 | 2,27,246 |
| Total Male Population | 5,25,920 | 4,05,704 | 1,20,216 |
| Total Female Population | 4,69,826 | 3,62,796 | 1,07,030 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,07,336 | 82,614 | 24,722 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 57,694 | 44,351 | 13,343 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,642 | 38,263 | 11,379 |
| Literate Population | 6,27,889 | 4,68,003 | 1,59,886 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,48,549 | 2,60,725 | 87,824 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,79,340 | 2,07,278 | 72,062 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,67,857 | 3,00,497 | 67,360 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,77,371 | 1,44,979 | 32,392 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,90,486 | 1,55,518 | 34,968 |
| Households | 1,93,256 | 1,47,298 | 45,958 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Moga district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Moga district is 9,95,746, including 5,25,920 males and 4,69,826 females. In rural areas, it is 7,68,500, including 4,05,704 males and 3,62,796 females. In urban areas, it is 2,27,246, including 1,20,216 males and 1,07,030 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Moga district is 1,07,336, including 57,694 boys and 49,642 girls. In rural areas, it is 82,614, including 44,351 boys and 38,263 girls. In urban areas, it is 24,722, including 13,343 boys and 11,379 girls.
- Literate population in Moga district is around 6,27,889, including 3,48,549 males and 2,79,340 females. In rural areas, it is 4,68,003, including 2,60,725 males and 2,07,278 females. In urban areas, it is 1,59,886, including 87,824 males and 72,062 females.
- Illiterate population in Moga district is about 3,67,857, including 1,77,371 males and 1,90,486 females. In rural areas, it is 3,00,497, including 1,44,979 males and 1,55,518 females. In urban areas, it is 67,360, including 32,392 males and 34,968 females.
- There are about 1,93,256 households in Moga district, including 1,47,298 in rural areas and 45,958 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Moga. 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 | 3,63,417 | 3,07,098 | 56,319 |
| SC Male Population | 1,92,418 | 1,62,624 | 29,794 |
| SC Female Population | 1,70,999 | 1,44,474 | 26,525 |
| 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 | 444 / km² | 351 / km² | 4,577 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Moga district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Moga district is approximately 3,63,417, including 1,92,418 males and 1,70,999 females. In rural areas, it is 3,07,098, including 1,62,624 males and 1,44,474 females. In urban areas, it is 56,319, including 29,794 males and 26,525 females.
- Overall population density of Moga district is around 444 people per km². Rural areas have about 351 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,577 people per km².