Baran
Baran is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Baran district is 6,992 km², which includes 6,846.71 km² of rural area and 145.29 km² of urban area. There are about 1,114 villages in Baran district.
For administrative convenience, Baran 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 8 tehsils in Baran district. Here is the list of all Baran Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Baran District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antah | 543 | 1,20,038 |
| 2 | Atru | 834 | 1,49,959 |
| 3 | Baran | 627 | 2,13,555 |
| 4 | Chhabra | 800 | 1,52,429 |
| 5 | Chhipabarod | 850 | 1,70,886 |
| 6 | Kishanganj | 1,426 | 1,66,864 |
| 7 | Mangrol | 440 | 1,06,963 |
| 8 | Shahbad | 1,471 | 1,42,061 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Shahbad is the largest tehsil in baran district by area, while Baran is the largest by population. Mangrol is the smallest tehsil in baran district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Shahbad | Baran |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mangrol | Mangrol |
Population of Baran District
The population of Baran 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 Baran, 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 | 12,22,755 | 9,68,541 | 2,54,214 |
| Total Male Population | 6,33,945 | 5,02,228 | 1,31,717 |
| Total Female Population | 5,88,810 | 4,66,313 | 1,22,497 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,82,665 | 1,48,894 | 33,771 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 95,542 | 77,773 | 17,769 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 87,123 | 71,121 | 16,002 |
| Literate Population | 6,93,307 | 5,21,423 | 1,71,884 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,32,607 | 3,32,591 | 1,00,016 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,60,700 | 1,88,832 | 71,868 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,29,448 | 4,47,118 | 82,330 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,01,338 | 1,69,637 | 31,701 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,28,110 | 2,77,481 | 50,629 |
| Households | 2,41,428 | 1,91,526 | 49,902 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Baran district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Baran district is 12,22,755, including 6,33,945 males and 5,88,810 females. In rural areas, it is 9,68,541, including 5,02,228 males and 4,66,313 females. In urban areas, it is 2,54,214, including 1,31,717 males and 1,22,497 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Baran district is 1,82,665, including 95,542 boys and 87,123 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,48,894, including 77,773 boys and 71,121 girls. In urban areas, it is 33,771, including 17,769 boys and 16,002 girls.
- Literate population in Baran district is around 6,93,307, including 4,32,607 males and 2,60,700 females. In rural areas, it is 5,21,423, including 3,32,591 males and 1,88,832 females. In urban areas, it is 1,71,884, including 1,00,016 males and 71,868 females.
- Illiterate population in Baran district is about 5,29,448, including 2,01,338 males and 3,28,110 females. In rural areas, it is 4,47,118, including 1,69,637 males and 2,77,481 females. In urban areas, it is 82,330, including 31,701 males and 50,629 females.
- There are about 2,41,428 households in Baran district, including 1,91,526 in rural areas and 49,902 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Baran. 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 | 2,21,184 | 1,67,196 | 53,988 |
| SC Male Population | 1,14,969 | 87,025 | 27,944 |
| SC Female Population | 1,06,215 | 80,171 | 26,044 |
| Total ST Population | 2,76,857 | 2,64,327 | 12,530 |
| ST Male Population | 1,43,094 | 1,36,520 | 6,574 |
| ST Female Population | 1,33,763 | 1,27,807 | 5,956 |
| Population Density | 175 / km² | 141 / km² | 1,750 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Baran district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Baran district is approximately 2,21,184, including 1,14,969 males and 1,06,215 females. In rural areas, it is 1,67,196, including 87,025 males and 80,171 females. In urban areas, it is 53,988, including 27,944 males and 26,044 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Baran district is about 2,76,857, including 1,43,094 males and 1,33,763 females. In rural areas, it is 2,64,327, including 1,36,520 males and 1,27,807 females. In urban areas, it is 12,530, including 6,574 males and 5,956 females.
- Overall population density of Baran district is around 175 people per km². Rural areas have about 141 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,750 people per km².