Churu
Churu is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. Total area of Churu is 13,835 km² including 13,632.34 km² rural area and 202.66 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Churu has a population of 20,39,547 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,76,235 while rural population is 14,63,312. Churu has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 147 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,48,984 houses in the district, including 93,116 urban houses and 2,55,868 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 873 villages in churu district.
The Churu 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.
Sardarshahar is the largest tehsil in churu district covering area of 3832.10 km² while Churu is the smallest tehsil in churu district covering area of 1607.11 km². Sujangarh is the most populous whereas Taranagar is the least populous tehsil in churu district. There are 6 tehsils in Churu district. Here is the list of all Churu Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Churu District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Churu | 1,607 | 3,10,562 |
2 | Rajgarh | 2,209 | 3,62,582 |
3 | Ratangarh | 1,693 | 2,92,059 |
4 | Sardarshahar | 3,832 | 3,82,474 |
5 | Sujangarh | 2,689 | 4,80,039 |
6 | Taranagar | 1,805 | 2,11,831 |
Population of Churu District
The population of Churu 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 Churu, 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 |
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Total Population | 20,39,547 | 14,63,312 | 5,76,235 |
Total Male Population | 10,51,446 | 7,55,028 | 2,96,418 |
Total Female Population | 9,88,101 | 7,08,284 | 2,79,817 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,17,813 | 2,34,283 | 83,530 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,67,084 | 1,23,099 | 43,985 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,50,729 | 1,11,184 | 39,545 |
Literate Population | 11,49,269 | 7,91,499 | 3,57,770 |
Literate Male Population | 6,96,729 | 4,86,256 | 2,10,473 |
Literate Female Population | 4,52,540 | 3,05,243 | 1,47,297 |
Illiterate Population | 8,90,278 | 6,71,813 | 2,18,465 |
Illiterate Male Population | 3,54,717 | 2,68,772 | 85,945 |
Illiterate Female Population | 5,35,561 | 4,03,041 | 1,32,520 |
Households | 3,48,984 | 2,55,868 | 93,116 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Churu. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 4,51,721 | 3,76,554 | 75,167 |
SC Male Population | 2,35,113 | 1,95,938 | 39,175 |
SC Female Population | 2,16,608 | 1,80,616 | 35,992 |
Total ST Population | 11,245 | 7,644 | 3,601 |
ST Male Population | 5,903 | 4,003 | 1,900 |
ST Female Population | 5,342 | 3,641 | 1,701 |
Population Density | 147 / km² | 107 / km² | 2,843 / km² |