Barmer
Barmer is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Barmer district is 28,387 km², which includes 28,320.00 km² of rural area and 67.00 km² of urban area. There are about 2,452 villages in Barmer district.
For administrative convenience, Barmer 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 Barmer district. Here is the list of all Barmer Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Barmer District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barmer | 2,915 | 3,70,721 |
| 2 | Baytoo | 3,099 | 2,53,350 |
| 3 | Chohtan | 4,736 | 4,85,344 |
| 4 | Gudha Malani | 4,025 | 4,53,911 |
| 5 | Pachpadra | 3,483 | 4,22,784 |
| 6 | Ramsar | 1,455 | 1,08,001 |
| 7 | Sheo | 6,614 | 2,37,080 |
| 8 | Siwana | 2,061 | 2,72,560 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sheo is the largest tehsil in barmer district by area, while Chohtan is the largest by population. Ramsar is the smallest tehsil in barmer district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sheo | Chohtan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ramsar | Ramsar |
Population of Barmer District
The population of Barmer 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 Barmer, 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 | 26,03,751 | 24,21,914 | 1,81,837 |
| Total Male Population | 13,69,022 | 12,73,249 | 95,773 |
| Total Female Population | 12,34,729 | 11,48,665 | 86,064 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,01,522 | 4,75,218 | 26,304 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,63,356 | 2,49,480 | 13,876 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,38,166 | 2,25,738 | 12,428 |
| Literate Population | 11,88,322 | 10,66,665 | 1,21,657 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,83,461 | 7,10,875 | 72,586 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,04,861 | 3,55,790 | 49,071 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,15,429 | 13,55,249 | 60,180 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,85,561 | 5,62,374 | 23,187 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,29,868 | 7,92,875 | 36,993 |
| Households | 4,51,629 | 4,18,990 | 32,639 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Barmer district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Barmer district is 26,03,751, including 13,69,022 males and 12,34,729 females. In rural areas, it is 24,21,914, including 12,73,249 males and 11,48,665 females. In urban areas, it is 1,81,837, including 95,773 males and 86,064 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Barmer district is 5,01,522, including 2,63,356 boys and 2,38,166 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,75,218, including 2,49,480 boys and 2,25,738 girls. In urban areas, it is 26,304, including 13,876 boys and 12,428 girls.
- Literate population in Barmer district is around 11,88,322, including 7,83,461 males and 4,04,861 females. In rural areas, it is 10,66,665, including 7,10,875 males and 3,55,790 females. In urban areas, it is 1,21,657, including 72,586 males and 49,071 females.
- Illiterate population in Barmer district is about 14,15,429, including 5,85,561 males and 8,29,868 females. In rural areas, it is 13,55,249, including 5,62,374 males and 7,92,875 females. In urban areas, it is 60,180, including 23,187 males and 36,993 females.
- There are about 4,51,629 households in Barmer district, including 4,18,990 in rural areas and 32,639 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Barmer. 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 | 4,36,414 | 4,08,568 | 27,846 |
| SC Male Population | 2,28,431 | 2,14,011 | 14,420 |
| SC Female Population | 2,07,983 | 1,94,557 | 13,426 |
| Total ST Population | 1,76,257 | 1,72,185 | 4,072 |
| ST Male Population | 92,610 | 90,489 | 2,121 |
| ST Female Population | 83,647 | 81,696 | 1,951 |
| Population Density | 92 / km² | 86 / km² | 2,714 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Barmer district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barmer district is approximately 4,36,414, including 2,28,431 males and 2,07,983 females. In rural areas, it is 4,08,568, including 2,14,011 males and 1,94,557 females. In urban areas, it is 27,846, including 14,420 males and 13,426 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barmer district is about 1,76,257, including 92,610 males and 83,647 females. In rural areas, it is 1,72,185, including 90,489 males and 81,696 females. In urban areas, it is 4,072, including 2,121 males and 1,951 females.
- Overall population density of Barmer district is around 92 people per km². Rural areas have about 86 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,714 people per km².