Azamgarh
Azamgarh is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Azamgarh district is 4,054 km², which includes 3,967.23 km² of rural area and 86.77 km² of urban area. There are about 3,800 villages in Azamgarh district.
For administrative convenience, Azamgarh 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.
Sagri is the largest tehsil in azamgarh district by area while Azamgarh is the largest tehsil by population. Mehnagar is the smallest tehsil in azamgarh district by both area and population. There are 7 tehsils in Azamgarh district. Here is the list of all Azamgarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Azamgarh District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azamgarh | 579 | 9,78,799 |
| 2 | Burhanpur | 423 | 4,59,068 |
| 3 | Lalganj | 627 | 5,81,647 |
| 4 | Mehnagar | 391 | 4,00,678 |
| 5 | Nizamabad | 487 | 5,95,715 |
| 6 | Phulpur | 666 | 6,96,523 |
| 7 | Sagri | 881 | 9,01,483 |
Population of Azamgarh District
The population of Azamgarh 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 Azamgarh, 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 | 46,13,913 | 42,20,512 | 3,93,401 |
| Total Male Population | 22,85,004 | 20,82,707 | 2,02,297 |
| Total Female Population | 23,28,909 | 21,37,805 | 1,91,104 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,06,085 | 6,49,973 | 56,112 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,67,885 | 3,38,659 | 29,226 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,38,200 | 3,11,314 | 26,886 |
| Literate Population | 27,71,917 | 25,11,143 | 2,60,774 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,59,414 | 14,16,457 | 1,42,957 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,12,503 | 10,94,686 | 1,17,817 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,41,996 | 17,09,369 | 1,32,627 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,25,590 | 6,66,250 | 59,340 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,16,406 | 10,43,119 | 73,287 |
| Households | 6,65,232 | 6,11,588 | 53,644 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Azamgarh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Azamgarh district is 46,13,913, including 22,85,004 males and 23,28,909 females. In rural areas, it is 42,20,512, including 20,82,707 males and 21,37,805 females. In urban areas, it is 3,93,401, including 2,02,297 males and 1,91,104 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Azamgarh district is 7,06,085, including 3,67,885 boys and 3,38,200 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,49,973, including 3,38,659 boys and 3,11,314 girls. In urban areas, it is 56,112, including 29,226 boys and 26,886 girls.
- Literate population in Azamgarh district is around 27,71,917, including 15,59,414 males and 12,12,503 females. In rural areas, it is 25,11,143, including 14,16,457 males and 10,94,686 females. In urban areas, it is 2,60,774, including 1,42,957 males and 1,17,817 females.
- Illiterate population in Azamgarh district is about 18,41,996, including 7,25,590 males and 11,16,406 females. In rural areas, it is 17,09,369, including 6,66,250 males and 10,43,119 females. In urban areas, it is 1,32,627, including 59,340 males and 73,287 females.
- There are about 6,65,232 households in Azamgarh district, including 6,11,588 in rural areas and 53,644 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Azamgarh. 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 | 11,71,378 | 11,23,453 | 47,925 |
| SC Male Population | 5,79,586 | 5,54,540 | 25,046 |
| SC Female Population | 5,91,792 | 5,68,913 | 22,879 |
| Total ST Population | 9,327 | 8,276 | 1,051 |
| ST Male Population | 4,690 | 4,148 | 542 |
| ST Female Population | 4,637 | 4,128 | 509 |
| Population Density | 1,138 / km² | 1,064 / km² | 4,534 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Azamgarh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Azamgarh district is approximately 11,71,378, including 5,79,586 males and 5,91,792 females. In rural areas, it is 11,23,453, including 5,54,540 males and 5,68,913 females. In urban areas, it is 47,925, including 25,046 males and 22,879 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Azamgarh district is about 9,327, including 4,690 males and 4,637 females. In rural areas, it is 8,276, including 4,148 males and 4,128 females. In urban areas, it is 1,051, including 542 males and 509 females.
- Overall population density of Azamgarh district is around 1,138 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,064 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,534 people per km².