Allahabad
Allahabad is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. Total area of Allahabad is 5,482 km² including 5,279.07 km² rural area and 202.93 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Allahabad has a population of 59,54,391 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,72,873 while rural population is 44,81,518. Allahabad has a sex ratio of approximately 901 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1086 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,76,733 houses in the district, including 2,55,722 urban houses and 7,21,011 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,809 villages in allahabad district.
The Allahabad 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.
Meja is the largest tehsil in allahabad district covering area of 845.05 km² while Allahabad is the smallest tehsil in allahabad district covering area of 305.43 km². Allahabad is the most populous whereas Bara is the least populous tehsil in allahabad district. There are 8 tehsils in Allahabad district. Here is the list of all Allahabad Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Allahabad District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Allahabad | 305 | 13,95,816 |
2 | Bara | 745 | 3,65,605 |
3 | Handia | 752 | 9,44,717 |
4 | Karchhana | 590 | 6,06,924 |
5 | Koraon | 830 | 3,78,839 |
6 | Meja | 845 | 5,79,879 |
7 | Phulpur | 744 | 8,59,421 |
8 | Soraon | 670 | 8,23,190 |
Population of Allahabad District
The population of Allahabad 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 Allahabad, 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 |
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Total Population | 59,54,391 | 44,81,518 | 14,72,873 |
Total Male Population | 31,31,807 | 23,40,959 | 7,90,848 |
Total Female Population | 28,22,584 | 21,40,559 | 6,82,025 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,85,355 | 7,22,406 | 1,62,949 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,67,694 | 3,80,936 | 86,758 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,17,661 | 3,41,470 | 76,191 |
Literate Population | 36,65,727 | 25,84,919 | 10,80,808 |
Literate Male Population | 21,99,340 | 15,87,083 | 6,12,257 |
Literate Female Population | 14,66,387 | 9,97,836 | 4,68,551 |
Illiterate Population | 22,88,664 | 18,96,599 | 3,92,065 |
Illiterate Male Population | 9,32,467 | 7,53,876 | 1,78,591 |
Illiterate Female Population | 13,56,197 | 11,42,723 | 2,13,474 |
Households | 9,76,733 | 7,21,011 | 2,55,722 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Allahabad. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 13,09,851 | 11,08,075 | 2,01,776 |
SC Male Population | 6,87,076 | 5,79,398 | 1,07,678 |
SC Female Population | 6,22,775 | 5,28,677 | 94,098 |
Total ST Population | 7,955 | 4,861 | 3,094 |
ST Male Population | 4,270 | 2,557 | 1,713 |
ST Female Population | 3,685 | 2,304 | 1,381 |
Population Density | 1,086 / km² | 849 / km² | 7,258 / km² |