Aligarh
Aligarh is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Aligarh district is 3,650 km², which includes 3,423.12 km² of rural area and 226.88 km² of urban area. There are about 1,170 villages in Aligarh district.
For administrative convenience, Aligarh 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 Aligarh district. Here is the list of all Aligarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Aligarh District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atrauli | 903 | 7,37,767 |
| 2 | Gabhana | 473 | 3,08,802 |
| 3 | Iglas | 540 | 3,89,913 |
| 4 | Khair | 688 | 4,27,226 |
| 5 | Koil | 1,046 | 18,10,181 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Koil is the largest tehsil in aligarh district by both area and population. Gabhana is the smallest tehsil in aligarh district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Koil | Koil |
| Smallest Tehsil | Gabhana | Gabhana |
Population of Aligarh District
The population of Aligarh 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 Aligarh, 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 | 36,73,889 | 24,56,698 | 12,17,191 |
| Total Male Population | 19,51,996 | 13,08,923 | 6,43,073 |
| Total Female Population | 17,21,893 | 11,47,775 | 5,74,118 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,74,509 | 4,03,098 | 1,71,411 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,06,019 | 2,15,026 | 90,993 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,68,490 | 1,88,072 | 80,418 |
| Literate Population | 20,92,567 | 13,82,995 | 7,09,572 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,83,380 | 8,76,316 | 4,07,064 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,09,187 | 5,06,679 | 3,02,508 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,81,322 | 10,73,703 | 5,07,619 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,68,616 | 4,32,607 | 2,36,009 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,12,706 | 6,41,096 | 2,71,610 |
| Households | 6,11,371 | 4,07,034 | 2,04,337 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Aligarh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Aligarh district is 36,73,889, including 19,51,996 males and 17,21,893 females. In rural areas, it is 24,56,698, including 13,08,923 males and 11,47,775 females. In urban areas, it is 12,17,191, including 6,43,073 males and 5,74,118 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Aligarh district is 5,74,509, including 3,06,019 boys and 2,68,490 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,03,098, including 2,15,026 boys and 1,88,072 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,71,411, including 90,993 boys and 80,418 girls.
- Literate population in Aligarh district is around 20,92,567, including 12,83,380 males and 8,09,187 females. In rural areas, it is 13,82,995, including 8,76,316 males and 5,06,679 females. In urban areas, it is 7,09,572, including 4,07,064 males and 3,02,508 females.
- Illiterate population in Aligarh district is about 15,81,322, including 6,68,616 males and 9,12,706 females. In rural areas, it is 10,73,703, including 4,32,607 males and 6,41,096 females. In urban areas, it is 5,07,619, including 2,36,009 males and 2,71,610 females.
- There are about 6,11,371 households in Aligarh district, including 4,07,034 in rural areas and 2,04,337 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Aligarh. 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 | 7,55,254 | 5,64,827 | 1,90,427 |
| SC Male Population | 4,02,483 | 3,01,494 | 1,00,989 |
| SC Female Population | 3,52,771 | 2,63,333 | 89,438 |
| Total ST Population | 629 | 274 | 355 |
| ST Male Population | 340 | 147 | 193 |
| ST Female Population | 289 | 127 | 162 |
| Population Density | 1,007 / km² | 718 / km² | 5,365 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Aligarh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Aligarh district is approximately 7,55,254, including 4,02,483 males and 3,52,771 females. In rural areas, it is 5,64,827, including 3,01,494 males and 2,63,333 females. In urban areas, it is 1,90,427, including 1,00,989 males and 89,438 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Aligarh district is about 629, including 340 males and 289 females. In rural areas, it is 274, including 147 males and 127 females. In urban areas, it is 355, including 193 males and 162 females.
- Overall population density of Aligarh district is around 1,007 people per km². Rural areas have about 718 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,365 people per km².