Bhilwara
Bhilwara is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. Total area of Bhilwara is 10,455 km² including 10,143.82 km² rural area and 311.18 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Bhilwara has a population of 24,08,523 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,12,654 while rural population is 18,95,869. Bhilwara has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 230 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,98,125 houses in the district, including 1,04,060 urban houses and 3,94,065 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,790 villages in bhilwara district.
The Bhilwara district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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 |
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 |