Churu
Churu is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Churu district is 13,835 km², which includes 13,632.34 km² of rural area and 202.66 km² of urban area. There are about 873 villages in Churu district.
For administrative convenience, Churu 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.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Churu district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Churu district is 20,39,547, including 10,51,446 males and 9,88,101 females. In rural areas, it is 14,63,312, including 7,55,028 males and 7,08,284 females. In urban areas, it is 5,76,235, including 2,96,418 males and 2,79,817 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Churu district is 3,17,813, including 1,67,084 boys and 1,50,729 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,34,283, including 1,23,099 boys and 1,11,184 girls. In urban areas, it is 83,530, including 43,985 boys and 39,545 girls.
- Literate population in Churu district is around 11,49,269, including 6,96,729 males and 4,52,540 females. In rural areas, it is 7,91,499, including 4,86,256 males and 3,05,243 females. In urban areas, it is 3,57,770, including 2,10,473 males and 1,47,297 females.
- Illiterate population in Churu district is about 8,90,278, including 3,54,717 males and 5,35,561 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,813, including 2,68,772 males and 4,03,041 females. In urban areas, it is 2,18,465, including 85,945 males and 1,32,520 females.
- There are about 3,48,984 households in Churu district, including 2,55,868 in rural areas and 93,116 in urban areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Churu district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Churu district is approximately 4,51,721, including 2,35,113 males and 2,16,608 females. In rural areas, it is 3,76,554, including 1,95,938 males and 1,80,616 females. In urban areas, it is 75,167, including 39,175 males and 35,992 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Churu district is about 11,245, including 5,903 males and 5,342 females. In rural areas, it is 7,644, including 4,003 males and 3,641 females. In urban areas, it is 3,601, including 1,900 males and 1,701 females.
- Overall population density of Churu district is around 147 people per km². Rural areas have about 107 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,843 people per km².