Dausa
Dausa is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Dausa district is 3,432 km², which includes 3,391.54 km² of rural area and 40.46 km² of urban area. There are about 1,079 villages in Dausa district.
For administrative convenience, Dausa 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 5 tehsils in Dausa district. Here is the list of all Dausa Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dausa District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baswa | 636 | 3,38,878 |
| 2 | Dausa | 923 | 4,20,937 |
| 3 | Lalsot | 870 | 3,49,443 |
| 4 | Mahwa | 488 | 2,64,667 |
| 5 | Sikrai | 515 | 2,60,484 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Dausa District
Dausa is the largest tehsil in dausa district by both area and population. Mahwa is the smallest tehsil in dausa district by area, while Sikrai is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dausa | Dausa |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mahwa | Mahwa |
Population of Dausa District
The population of Dausa 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 Dausa, 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 | 16,34,409 | 14,32,616 | 2,01,793 |
| Total Male Population | 8,57,787 | 7,51,900 | 1,05,887 |
| Total Female Population | 7,76,622 | 6,80,716 | 95,906 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,58,144 | 2,31,445 | 26,699 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,38,400 | 1,23,947 | 14,453 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,19,744 | 1,07,498 | 12,246 |
| Literate Population | 9,38,051 | 7,96,783 | 1,41,268 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,96,935 | 5,13,738 | 83,197 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,41,116 | 2,83,045 | 58,071 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,96,358 | 6,35,833 | 60,525 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,60,852 | 2,38,162 | 22,690 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,35,506 | 3,97,671 | 37,835 |
| Households | 2,92,502 | 2,56,694 | 35,808 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dausa district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dausa district is 16,34,409, including 8,57,787 males and 7,76,622 females. In rural areas, it is 14,32,616, including 7,51,900 males and 6,80,716 females. In urban areas, it is 2,01,793, including 1,05,887 males and 95,906 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dausa district is 2,58,144, including 1,38,400 boys and 1,19,744 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,31,445, including 1,23,947 boys and 1,07,498 girls. In urban areas, it is 26,699, including 14,453 boys and 12,246 girls.
- Literate population in Dausa district is around 9,38,051, including 5,96,935 males and 3,41,116 females. In rural areas, it is 7,96,783, including 5,13,738 males and 2,83,045 females. In urban areas, it is 1,41,268, including 83,197 males and 58,071 females.
- Illiterate population in Dausa district is about 6,96,358, including 2,60,852 males and 4,35,506 females. In rural areas, it is 6,35,833, including 2,38,162 males and 3,97,671 females. In urban areas, it is 60,525, including 22,690 males and 37,835 females.
- There are about 2,92,502 households in Dausa district, including 2,56,694 in rural areas and 35,808 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dausa. 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 | 3,54,337 | 3,17,204 | 37,133 |
| SC Male Population | 1,85,349 | 1,65,947 | 19,402 |
| SC Female Population | 1,68,988 | 1,51,257 | 17,731 |
| Total ST Population | 4,33,344 | 4,19,816 | 13,528 |
| ST Male Population | 2,28,554 | 2,21,306 | 7,248 |
| ST Female Population | 2,04,790 | 1,98,510 | 6,280 |
| Population Density | 476 / km² | 422 / km² | 4,987 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dausa district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dausa district is approximately 3,54,337, including 1,85,349 males and 1,68,988 females. In rural areas, it is 3,17,204, including 1,65,947 males and 1,51,257 females. In urban areas, it is 37,133, including 19,402 males and 17,731 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dausa district is about 4,33,344, including 2,28,554 males and 2,04,790 females. In rural areas, it is 4,19,816, including 2,21,306 males and 1,98,510 females. In urban areas, it is 13,528, including 7,248 males and 6,280 females.
- Overall population density of Dausa district is around 476 people per km². Rural areas have about 422 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,987 people per km².