Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. Total area of Pratapgarh is 4,449 km² including 4,420.32 km² rural area and 28.68 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Pratapgarh has a population of 8,67,848 peoples, out of which urban population is 71,807 while rural population is 7,96,041. Pratapgarh has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 195 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,78,726 houses in the district, including 14,916 urban houses and 1,63,810 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 970 villages in pratapgarh district.

The Pratapgarh 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.

Pratapgarh is the largest tehsil in pratapgarh district by both area and population. Arnod is the smallest tehsil in pratapgarh district by area while Chhoti Sadri is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 5 tehsils in Pratapgarh district. Here is the list of all Pratapgarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Pratapgarh District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Arnod6511,41,023
2Chhoti Sadri7211,34,077
3Dhariawad9231,89,872
4Peepalkhoont8361,54,063
5Pratapgarh1,3182,48,813

Population of Pratapgarh District

The population of Pratapgarh 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 Pratapgarh, 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 8,67,848 7,96,041 71,807
Total Male Population 4,37,744 4,01,171 36,573
Total Female Population 4,30,104 3,94,870 35,234
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,50,518 1,41,751 8,767
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 77,856 73,237 4,619
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 72,662 68,514 4,148
Literate Population 4,01,515 3,48,072 53,443
Literate Male Population 2,50,122 2,20,661 29,461
Literate Female Population 1,51,393 1,27,411 23,982
Illiterate Population 4,66,333 4,47,969 18,364
Illiterate Male Population 1,87,622 1,80,510 7,112
Illiterate Female Population 2,78,711 2,67,459 11,252
Households 1,78,726 1,63,810 14,916

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Pratapgarh. 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 60,429 50,476 9,953
SC Male Population 30,755 25,676 5,079
SC Female Population 29,674 24,800 4,874
Total ST Population 5,50,427 5,45,422 5,005
ST Male Population 2,76,742 2,74,133 2,609
ST Female Population 2,73,685 2,71,289 2,396
Population Density 195 / km² 180 / km² 2,504 / km²