Karauli
Karauli is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Karauli district is 5,524 km², which includes 5,431.07 km² of rural area and 92.93 km² of urban area. There are about 851 villages in Karauli district.
For administrative convenience, Karauli 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.
Sapotra is the largest tehsil in karauli district covering area of 1497.81 km² while Todabhim is the smallest tehsil in karauli district covering area of 596.29 km². Hindaun is the most populous whereas Mandrail is the least populous tehsil in karauli district. There are 6 tehsils in Karauli district. Here is the list of all Karauli Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Karauli District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindaun | 701 | 4,23,874 |
| 2 | Karauli | 1,384 | 3,49,128 |
| 3 | Mandrail | 633 | 74,600 |
| 4 | Nadoti | 713 | 1,50,898 |
| 5 | Sapotra | 1,498 | 2,08,568 |
| 6 | Todabhim | 596 | 2,51,180 |
Population of Karauli District
The population of Karauli 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 Karauli, 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 | 14,58,248 | 12,40,143 | 2,18,105 |
| Total Male Population | 7,83,639 | 6,68,185 | 1,15,454 |
| Total Female Population | 6,74,609 | 5,71,958 | 1,02,651 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,41,357 | 2,07,976 | 33,381 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,294 | 1,12,407 | 17,887 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,063 | 95,569 | 15,494 |
| Literate Population | 8,05,849 | 6,71,423 | 1,34,426 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,31,904 | 4,49,812 | 82,092 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,73,945 | 2,21,611 | 52,334 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,52,399 | 5,68,720 | 83,679 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,51,735 | 2,18,373 | 33,362 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,00,664 | 3,50,347 | 50,317 |
| Households | 2,62,503 | 2,24,570 | 37,933 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Karauli district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Karauli district is 14,58,248, including 7,83,639 males and 6,74,609 females. In rural areas, it is 12,40,143, including 6,68,185 males and 5,71,958 females. In urban areas, it is 2,18,105, including 1,15,454 males and 1,02,651 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Karauli district is 2,41,357, including 1,30,294 boys and 1,11,063 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,07,976, including 1,12,407 boys and 95,569 girls. In urban areas, it is 33,381, including 17,887 boys and 15,494 girls.
- Literate population in Karauli district is around 8,05,849, including 5,31,904 males and 2,73,945 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,423, including 4,49,812 males and 2,21,611 females. In urban areas, it is 1,34,426, including 82,092 males and 52,334 females.
- Illiterate population in Karauli district is about 6,52,399, including 2,51,735 males and 4,00,664 females. In rural areas, it is 5,68,720, including 2,18,373 males and 3,50,347 females. In urban areas, it is 83,679, including 33,362 males and 50,317 females.
- There are about 2,62,503 households in Karauli district, including 2,24,570 in rural areas and 37,933 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Karauli. 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 | 3,54,465 | 3,13,060 | 41,405 |
| SC Male Population | 1,89,249 | 1,67,332 | 21,917 |
| SC Female Population | 1,65,216 | 1,45,728 | 19,488 |
| Total ST Population | 3,24,960 | 3,14,468 | 10,492 |
| ST Male Population | 1,76,200 | 1,70,422 | 5,778 |
| ST Female Population | 1,48,760 | 1,44,046 | 4,714 |
| Population Density | 264 / km² | 228 / km² | 2,347 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Karauli district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karauli district is approximately 3,54,465, including 1,89,249 males and 1,65,216 females. In rural areas, it is 3,13,060, including 1,67,332 males and 1,45,728 females. In urban areas, it is 41,405, including 21,917 males and 19,488 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karauli district is about 3,24,960, including 1,76,200 males and 1,48,760 females. In rural areas, it is 3,14,468, including 1,70,422 males and 1,44,046 females. In urban areas, it is 10,492, including 5,778 males and 4,714 females.
- Overall population density of Karauli district is around 264 people per km². Rural areas have about 228 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,347 people per km².