Bahraich
Bahraich is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Bahraich district is 5,237 km², which includes 5,205.74 km² of rural area and 31.26 km² of urban area. There are about 1,359 villages in Bahraich district.
For administrative convenience, Bahraich 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 4 tehsils in Bahraich district. Here is the list of all Bahraich Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bahraich District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahraich | 870 | 8,43,905 |
| 2 | Kaiserganj | 1,059 | 8,24,786 |
| 3 | Mahasi | 951 | 5,46,995 |
| 4 | Nanpara | 2,357 | 12,72,045 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Nanpara is the largest tehsil in bahraich district by both area and population. Bahraich is the smallest tehsil in bahraich district by area, while Mahasi is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Nanpara | Nanpara |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bahraich | Bahraich |
Population of Bahraich District
The population of Bahraich 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 Bahraich, 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 | 34,87,731 | 32,03,687 | 2,84,044 |
| Total Male Population | 18,43,884 | 16,95,122 | 1,48,762 |
| Total Female Population | 16,43,847 | 15,08,565 | 1,35,282 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,54,794 | 6,14,992 | 39,802 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,38,419 | 3,17,709 | 20,710 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,16,375 | 2,97,283 | 19,092 |
| Literate Population | 13,98,368 | 12,30,278 | 1,68,090 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,78,285 | 7,85,971 | 92,314 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,20,083 | 4,44,307 | 75,776 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,89,363 | 19,73,409 | 1,15,954 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,65,599 | 9,09,151 | 56,448 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,23,764 | 10,64,258 | 59,506 |
| Households | 6,03,754 | 5,57,893 | 45,861 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bahraich district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bahraich district is 34,87,731, including 18,43,884 males and 16,43,847 females. In rural areas, it is 32,03,687, including 16,95,122 males and 15,08,565 females. In urban areas, it is 2,84,044, including 1,48,762 males and 1,35,282 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bahraich district is 6,54,794, including 3,38,419 boys and 3,16,375 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,14,992, including 3,17,709 boys and 2,97,283 girls. In urban areas, it is 39,802, including 20,710 boys and 19,092 girls.
- Literate population in Bahraich district is around 13,98,368, including 8,78,285 males and 5,20,083 females. In rural areas, it is 12,30,278, including 7,85,971 males and 4,44,307 females. In urban areas, it is 1,68,090, including 92,314 males and 75,776 females.
- Illiterate population in Bahraich district is about 20,89,363, including 9,65,599 males and 11,23,764 females. In rural areas, it is 19,73,409, including 9,09,151 males and 10,64,258 females. In urban areas, it is 1,15,954, including 56,448 males and 59,506 females.
- There are about 6,03,754 households in Bahraich district, including 5,57,893 in rural areas and 45,861 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bahraich. 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 | 5,09,307 | 4,94,161 | 15,146 |
| SC Male Population | 2,70,226 | 2,62,362 | 7,864 |
| SC Female Population | 2,39,081 | 2,31,799 | 7,282 |
| Total ST Population | 11,159 | 10,961 | 198 |
| ST Male Population | 5,606 | 5,498 | 108 |
| ST Female Population | 5,553 | 5,463 | 90 |
| Population Density | 666 / km² | 615 / km² | 9,087 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bahraich district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bahraich district is approximately 5,09,307, including 2,70,226 males and 2,39,081 females. In rural areas, it is 4,94,161, including 2,62,362 males and 2,31,799 females. In urban areas, it is 15,146, including 7,864 males and 7,282 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bahraich district is about 11,159, including 5,606 males and 5,553 females. In rural areas, it is 10,961, including 5,498 males and 5,463 females. In urban areas, it is 198, including 108 males and 90 females.
- Overall population density of Bahraich district is around 666 people per km². Rural areas have about 615 people per km². Urban areas have about 9,087 people per km².