Bhilwara
Bhilwara is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Bhilwara district is 10,455 km², which includes 10,143.82 km² of rural area and 311.18 km² of urban area. There are about 1,790 villages in Bhilwara district.
For administrative convenience, Bhilwara 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.
Mandal is the largest tehsil in bhilwara district covering area of 1218.82 km² while Raipur is the smallest tehsil in bhilwara district covering area of 508.44 km². Bhilwara is the most populous whereas Beejoliya is the least populous tehsil in bhilwara district. There are 12 tehsils in Bhilwara district. Here is the list of all Bhilwara Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bhilwara District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asind | 1,131 | 2,54,130 |
| 2 | Banera | 661 | 1,23,714 |
| 3 | Beejoliya | 630 | 89,483 |
| 4 | Bhilwara | 969 | 5,57,761 |
| 5 | Hurda | 611 | 1,38,643 |
| 6 | Jahazpur | 1,077 | 2,17,773 |
| 7 | Kotri | 932 | 1,74,701 |
| 8 | Mandal | 1,219 | 2,35,640 |
| 9 | Mandalgarh | 929 | 1,76,703 |
| 10 | Raipur | 508 | 97,869 |
| 11 | Sahara | 659 | 1,35,086 |
| 12 | Shahpura | 1,128 | 2,07,020 |
Population of Bhilwara District
The population of Bhilwara 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 Bhilwara, 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 | 24,08,523 | 18,95,869 | 5,12,654 |
| Total Male Population | 12,20,736 | 9,55,378 | 2,65,358 |
| Total Female Population | 11,87,787 | 9,40,491 | 2,47,296 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,61,683 | 2,94,132 | 67,551 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,87,617 | 1,52,140 | 35,477 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,74,066 | 1,41,992 | 32,074 |
| Literate Population | 12,56,126 | 8,96,937 | 3,59,189 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,77,582 | 5,72,895 | 2,04,687 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,78,544 | 3,24,042 | 1,54,502 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,52,397 | 9,98,932 | 1,53,465 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,43,154 | 3,82,483 | 60,671 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,09,243 | 6,16,449 | 92,794 |
| Households | 4,98,125 | 3,94,065 | 1,04,060 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bhilwara district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bhilwara district is 24,08,523, including 12,20,736 males and 11,87,787 females. In rural areas, it is 18,95,869, including 9,55,378 males and 9,40,491 females. In urban areas, it is 5,12,654, including 2,65,358 males and 2,47,296 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bhilwara district is 3,61,683, including 1,87,617 boys and 1,74,066 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,94,132, including 1,52,140 boys and 1,41,992 girls. In urban areas, it is 67,551, including 35,477 boys and 32,074 girls.
- Literate population in Bhilwara district is around 12,56,126, including 7,77,582 males and 4,78,544 females. In rural areas, it is 8,96,937, including 5,72,895 males and 3,24,042 females. In urban areas, it is 3,59,189, including 2,04,687 males and 1,54,502 females.
- Illiterate population in Bhilwara district is about 11,52,397, including 4,43,154 males and 7,09,243 females. In rural areas, it is 9,98,932, including 3,82,483 males and 6,16,449 females. In urban areas, it is 1,53,465, including 60,671 males and 92,794 females.
- There are about 4,98,125 households in Bhilwara district, including 3,94,065 in rural areas and 1,04,060 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bhilwara. 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 | 4,07,947 | 3,31,943 | 76,004 |
| SC Male Population | 2,06,332 | 1,67,445 | 38,887 |
| SC Female Population | 2,01,615 | 1,64,498 | 37,117 |
| Total ST Population | 2,29,273 | 2,14,584 | 14,689 |
| ST Male Population | 1,17,026 | 1,09,340 | 7,686 |
| ST Female Population | 1,12,247 | 1,05,244 | 7,003 |
| Population Density | 230 / km² | 187 / km² | 1,647 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bhilwara district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhilwara district is approximately 4,07,947, including 2,06,332 males and 2,01,615 females. In rural areas, it is 3,31,943, including 1,67,445 males and 1,64,498 females. In urban areas, it is 76,004, including 38,887 males and 37,117 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhilwara district is about 2,29,273, including 1,17,026 males and 1,12,247 females. In rural areas, it is 2,14,584, including 1,09,340 males and 1,05,244 females. In urban areas, it is 14,689, including 7,686 males and 7,003 females.
- Overall population density of Bhilwara district is around 230 people per km². Rural areas have about 187 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,647 people per km².