Dungarpur
Dungarpur is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Dungarpur district is 3,770 km², which includes 3,743.30 km² of rural area and 26.70 km² of urban area. There are about 972 villages in Dungarpur district.
For administrative convenience, Dungarpur 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 4 tehsils in Dungarpur district. Here is the list of all Dungarpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dungarpur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspur | 710 | 2,24,243 |
| 2 | Dungarpur | 1,319 | 4,95,423 |
| 3 | Sagwara | 878 | 3,43,232 |
| 4 | Simalwara | 863 | 3,25,654 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Dungarpur is the largest tehsil in dungarpur district by both area and population. Aspur is the smallest tehsil in dungarpur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dungarpur | Dungarpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Aspur | Aspur |
Population of Dungarpur District
The population of Dungarpur 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 Dungarpur, 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 | 13,88,552 | 12,99,809 | 88,743 |
| Total Male Population | 6,96,532 | 6,51,046 | 45,486 |
| Total Female Population | 6,92,020 | 6,48,763 | 43,257 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,42,239 | 2,31,406 | 10,833 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,26,008 | 1,20,188 | 5,820 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,16,231 | 1,11,218 | 5,013 |
| Literate Population | 6,81,591 | 6,15,851 | 65,740 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,15,820 | 3,79,571 | 36,249 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,65,771 | 2,36,280 | 29,491 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,06,961 | 6,83,958 | 23,003 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,80,712 | 2,71,475 | 9,237 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,26,249 | 4,12,483 | 13,766 |
| Households | 2,82,029 | 2,63,075 | 18,954 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dungarpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dungarpur district is 13,88,552, including 6,96,532 males and 6,92,020 females. In rural areas, it is 12,99,809, including 6,51,046 males and 6,48,763 females. In urban areas, it is 88,743, including 45,486 males and 43,257 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dungarpur district is 2,42,239, including 1,26,008 boys and 1,16,231 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,31,406, including 1,20,188 boys and 1,11,218 girls. In urban areas, it is 10,833, including 5,820 boys and 5,013 girls.
- Literate population in Dungarpur district is around 6,81,591, including 4,15,820 males and 2,65,771 females. In rural areas, it is 6,15,851, including 3,79,571 males and 2,36,280 females. In urban areas, it is 65,740, including 36,249 males and 29,491 females.
- Illiterate population in Dungarpur district is about 7,06,961, including 2,80,712 males and 4,26,249 females. In rural areas, it is 6,83,958, including 2,71,475 males and 4,12,483 females. In urban areas, it is 23,003, including 9,237 males and 13,766 females.
- There are about 2,82,029 households in Dungarpur district, including 2,63,075 in rural areas and 18,954 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dungarpur. 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 | 52,267 | 44,309 | 7,958 |
| SC Male Population | 26,543 | 22,523 | 4,020 |
| SC Female Population | 25,724 | 21,786 | 3,938 |
| Total ST Population | 9,83,437 | 9,67,086 | 16,351 |
| ST Male Population | 4,91,631 | 4,83,335 | 8,296 |
| ST Female Population | 4,91,806 | 4,83,751 | 8,055 |
| Population Density | 368 / km² | 347 / km² | 3,324 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dungarpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dungarpur district is approximately 52,267, including 26,543 males and 25,724 females. In rural areas, it is 44,309, including 22,523 males and 21,786 females. In urban areas, it is 7,958, including 4,020 males and 3,938 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dungarpur district is about 9,83,437, including 4,91,631 males and 4,91,806 females. In rural areas, it is 9,67,086, including 4,83,335 males and 4,83,751 females. In urban areas, it is 16,351, including 8,296 males and 8,055 females.
- Overall population density of Dungarpur district is around 368 people per km². Rural areas have about 347 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,324 people per km².