Pratapgarh District, Rajasthan
Pratapgarh District is an administrative district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated about 390 km from Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan. The district headquarters is located at Pratapgarh. Hindi, Wagri, Bhili and Rajasthani are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 4,449 km², including 4,420.32 km² of rural area and 28.68 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Pratapgarh District
Pratapgarh District is divided into 7 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 1,038 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnod | 85 | 651.17 |
| 2 | Chhoti Sadri | 170 | 720.76 |
| 3 | Dalot | 103 | — |
| 4 | Dhariawad | 171 | 922.85 |
| 5 | Peepalkhoont | 65 | 836.13 |
| 6 | Pratapgarh | 302 | 1,318.08 |
| 7 | Suhagpura | 142 | — |
Population of Pratapgarh District
As per the Census 2011, Pratapgarh District has a total population of 8,67,848 people, consisting of 4,37,744 males and 4,30,104 females. There are 1,78,726 households in the district with an average population density of 195 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,67,848 | 7,96,041 | 71,807 |
| Male Population | 4,37,744 | 4,01,171 | 36,573 |
| Female Population | 4,30,104 | 3,94,870 | 35,234 |
| Total Households | 1,78,726 | 1,63,810 | 14,916 |
| Population Density | 195 / km² | 180 / km² | 2,504 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 4,01,515 literate people and 1,50,518 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 60,429 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,50,427 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,50,518 | 1,41,751 | 8,767 |
| Literate Population | 4,01,515 | 3,48,072 | 53,443 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,66,333 | 4,47,969 | 18,364 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 60,429 | 50,476 | 9,953 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,50,427 | 5,45,422 | 5,005 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.