Chittaurgarh
Chittaurgarh is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Chittaurgarh district is 7,822 km², which includes 7,672.14 km² of rural area and 149.86 km² of urban area. There are about 1,581 villages in Chittaurgarh district.
For administrative convenience, Chittaurgarh 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 10 tehsils in Chittaurgarh district. Here is the list of all Chittaurgarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Chittaurgarh District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bari Sadri | 509 | 1,16,266 |
| 2 | Begun | 912 | 1,35,340 |
| 3 | Bhadesar | 533 | 1,23,930 |
| 4 | Chittaurgarh | 983 | 3,12,334 |
| 5 | Dungla | 496 | 1,04,607 |
| 6 | Gangrar | 554 | 1,03,933 |
| 7 | Kapasan | 914 | 1,99,340 |
| 8 | Nimbahera | 831 | 2,19,790 |
| 9 | Rashmi | 447 | 88,670 |
| 10 | Rawatbhata | 1,643 | 1,40,128 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Chittaurgarh District
Rawatbhata is the largest tehsil in chittaurgarh district by area, while Chittaurgarh is the largest by population. Rashmi is the smallest tehsil in chittaurgarh district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Rawatbhata | Chittaurgarh |
| Smallest Tehsil | Rashmi | Rashmi |
Population of Chittaurgarh District
The population of Chittaurgarh 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 Chittaurgarh, 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 | 15,44,338 | 12,59,074 | 2,85,264 |
| Total Male Population | 7,83,171 | 6,36,415 | 1,46,756 |
| Total Female Population | 7,61,167 | 6,22,659 | 1,38,508 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,12,507 | 1,77,215 | 35,292 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,120 | 92,471 | 18,649 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,01,387 | 84,744 | 16,643 |
| Literate Population | 8,21,825 | 6,14,979 | 2,06,846 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,14,851 | 3,98,512 | 1,16,339 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,06,974 | 2,16,467 | 90,507 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,22,513 | 6,44,095 | 78,418 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,68,320 | 2,37,903 | 30,417 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,54,193 | 4,06,192 | 48,001 |
| Households | 3,29,119 | 2,69,332 | 59,787 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chittaurgarh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chittaurgarh district is 15,44,338, including 7,83,171 males and 7,61,167 females. In rural areas, it is 12,59,074, including 6,36,415 males and 6,22,659 females. In urban areas, it is 2,85,264, including 1,46,756 males and 1,38,508 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chittaurgarh district is 2,12,507, including 1,11,120 boys and 1,01,387 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,77,215, including 92,471 boys and 84,744 girls. In urban areas, it is 35,292, including 18,649 boys and 16,643 girls.
- Literate population in Chittaurgarh district is around 8,21,825, including 5,14,851 males and 3,06,974 females. In rural areas, it is 6,14,979, including 3,98,512 males and 2,16,467 females. In urban areas, it is 2,06,846, including 1,16,339 males and 90,507 females.
- Illiterate population in Chittaurgarh district is about 7,22,513, including 2,68,320 males and 4,54,193 females. In rural areas, it is 6,44,095, including 2,37,903 males and 4,06,192 females. In urban areas, it is 78,418, including 30,417 males and 48,001 females.
- There are about 3,29,119 households in Chittaurgarh district, including 2,69,332 in rural areas and 59,787 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chittaurgarh. 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 | 2,50,224 | 2,12,388 | 37,836 |
| SC Male Population | 1,26,748 | 1,07,367 | 19,381 |
| SC Female Population | 1,23,476 | 1,05,021 | 18,455 |
| Total ST Population | 2,01,546 | 1,92,752 | 8,794 |
| ST Male Population | 1,01,893 | 97,253 | 4,640 |
| ST Female Population | 99,653 | 95,499 | 4,154 |
| Population Density | 197 / km² | 164 / km² | 1,904 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chittaurgarh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chittaurgarh district is approximately 2,50,224, including 1,26,748 males and 1,23,476 females. In rural areas, it is 2,12,388, including 1,07,367 males and 1,05,021 females. In urban areas, it is 37,836, including 19,381 males and 18,455 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chittaurgarh district is about 2,01,546, including 1,01,893 males and 99,653 females. In rural areas, it is 1,92,752, including 97,253 males and 95,499 females. In urban areas, it is 8,794, including 4,640 males and 4,154 females.
- Overall population density of Chittaurgarh district is around 197 people per km². Rural areas have about 164 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,904 people per km².