Hurda Tehsil - Bhilwara District, Rajasthan
Hurda is an administrative tehsil in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Hurda is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhojras, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 611 km², including 598.67 km² rural area and 12.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 949 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hurda Tehsil
Hurda Tehsil has a total of 31 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aapliyas | Rural | Bhojras |
| 2 | Aguncha | Rural | Aguncha |
| 3 | Amartiya | Rural | Barantiya |
| 4 | Anandipura | Rural | Kotri |
| 5 | Balapura | Rural | Barantiya |
| 6 | Balwantpura | Rural | Bhojras |
| 7 | Barantiya | Rural | Barantiya |
| 8 | Barla | Rural | Barla |
| 9 | Bavlon Ka Khera | Rural | Hurda |
| 10 | Bhagwanpura | Rural | Aguncha |
| 11 | Bhairoon Khera | Rural | Aguncha |
| 12 | Bhairoon Khera (G.A.) | Rural | Barantiya |
| 13 | Bhojras | Rural | Bhojras |
| 14 | Chainpuriya | Rural | Bhojras |
| 15 | Chatarpura | Rural | Barla |
| 16 | Devpura | Rural | Barla |
| 17 | Gajsinghpura | Rural | Barla |
| 18 | Garoliya Khera | Rural | Rupaheli |
| 19 | Gulabpura (Rural) | Rural | Hurda |
| 20 | Hurda Magra | Rural | Hurda |
| 21 | Hurda Seja | Rural | Hurda |
| 22 | Jaisinghpura | Rural | Barla |
| 23 | Kotri | Rural | Kotri |
| 24 | Lachhmipura | Rural | Kotri |
| 25 | Laxmangarh | Rural | Barantiya |
| 26 | Laxmanpura | Rural | Bhojras |
| 27 | Mool Ji Ka Khera | Rural | Aguncha |
| 28 | Nangaji Ka Khera | Rural | Jaalkhera |
| 29 | Roopaheli | Rural | Rupaheli |
| 30 | Sultanpura | Rural | Barla |
| 31 | Urja Ka Kheda | Rural | Barantiya |
Population of Hurda Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Hurda Tehsil has a total population of 1,38,643 people, consisting of 71,122 males and 67,521 females. There are 27,366 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 227 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,38,643 | 1,11,428 | 27,215 |
| Male Population | 71,122 | 56,836 | 14,286 |
| Female Population | 67,521 | 54,592 | 12,929 |
| Total Households | 27,366 | 21,896 | 5,470 |
| Population Density | 227 / km² | 186 / km² | 2,268 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 78,409 literate people and 20,966 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,621 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,811 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,966 | 17,286 | 3,680 |
| Literate Population | 78,409 | 59,114 | 19,295 |
| Illiterate Population | 60,234 | 52,314 | 7,920 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,621 | 18,487 | 3,134 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,811 | 9,372 | 439 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.