Alwar
Alwar is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Alwar district is 8,380 km², which includes 8,146.42 km² of rural area and 233.58 km² of urban area. There are about 2,021 villages in Alwar district.
For administrative convenience, Alwar 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 12 tehsils in Alwar district. Here is the list of all Alwar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Alwar District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Alwar | 1,202 | 7,03,856 |
2 | Bansur | 702 | 2,63,663 |
3 | Behror | 742 | 3,59,248 |
4 | Kathumar | 509 | 2,45,193 |
5 | Kishangarh Bas | 394 | 2,01,279 |
6 | Kotkasim | 340 | 1,37,339 |
7 | Lachhmangarh | 514 | 2,88,671 |
8 | Mandawar | 571 | 2,31,628 |
9 | Rajgarh | 1,208 | 3,56,727 |
10 | Ramgarh | 676 | 2,56,605 |
11 | Thanagazi | 822 | 2,33,395 |
12 | Tijara | 701 | 3,96,575 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Rajgarh is the largest tehsil in alwar district by area, while Alwar is the largest by population. Kotkasim is the smallest tehsil in alwar district by both area and population.
Particulars | Area | Population |
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Lartest Tehsil | Rajgarh | Alwar |
Smallest Tehsil | Kotkasim | Kotkasim |
Population of Alwar District
The population of Alwar 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 Alwar, 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 |
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Total Population | 36,74,179 | 30,19,728 | 6,54,451 |
Total Male Population | 19,39,026 | 15,89,508 | 3,49,518 |
Total Female Population | 17,35,153 | 14,30,220 | 3,04,933 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,87,959 | 5,02,526 | 85,433 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,15,270 | 2,69,105 | 46,165 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,72,689 | 2,33,421 | 39,268 |
Literate Population | 21,82,476 | 17,07,998 | 4,74,478 |
Literate Male Population | 13,59,829 | 10,83,730 | 2,76,099 |
Literate Female Population | 8,22,647 | 6,24,268 | 1,98,379 |
Illiterate Population | 14,91,703 | 13,11,730 | 1,79,973 |
Illiterate Male Population | 5,79,197 | 5,05,778 | 73,419 |
Illiterate Female Population | 9,12,506 | 8,05,952 | 1,06,554 |
Households | 6,39,720 | 5,11,517 | 1,28,203 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Alwar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Alwar district is 36,74,179, including 19,39,026 males and 17,35,153 females. In rural areas, it is 30,19,728, including 15,89,508 males and 14,30,220 females. In urban areas, it is 6,54,451, including 3,49,518 males and 3,04,933 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Alwar district is 5,87,959, including 3,15,270 boys and 2,72,689 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,02,526, including 2,69,105 boys and 2,33,421 girls. In urban areas, it is 85,433, including 46,165 boys and 39,268 girls.
- Literate population in Alwar district is around 21,82,476, including 13,59,829 males and 8,22,647 females. In rural areas, it is 17,07,998, including 10,83,730 males and 6,24,268 females. In urban areas, it is 4,74,478, including 2,76,099 males and 1,98,379 females.
- Illiterate population in Alwar district is about 14,91,703, including 5,79,197 males and 9,12,506 females. In rural areas, it is 13,11,730, including 5,05,778 males and 8,05,952 females. In urban areas, it is 1,79,973, including 73,419 males and 1,06,554 females.
- There are about 6,39,720 households in Alwar district, including 5,11,517 in rural areas and 1,28,203 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Alwar. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 6,53,036 | 5,40,412 | 1,12,624 |
SC Male Population | 3,42,938 | 2,83,680 | 59,258 |
SC Female Population | 3,10,098 | 2,56,732 | 53,366 |
Total ST Population | 2,89,249 | 2,66,880 | 22,369 |
ST Male Population | 1,53,397 | 1,41,505 | 11,892 |
ST Female Population | 1,35,852 | 1,25,375 | 10,477 |
Population Density | 438 / km² | 371 / km² | 2,802 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Alwar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alwar district is approximately 6,53,036, including 3,42,938 males and 3,10,098 females. In rural areas, it is 5,40,412, including 2,83,680 males and 2,56,732 females. In urban areas, it is 1,12,624, including 59,258 males and 53,366 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alwar district is about 2,89,249, including 1,53,397 males and 1,35,852 females. In rural areas, it is 2,66,880, including 1,41,505 males and 1,25,375 females. In urban areas, it is 22,369, including 11,892 males and 10,477 females.
- Overall population density of Alwar district is around 438 people per km². Rural areas have about 371 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,802 people per km².