Bareilly
Bareilly is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Bareilly district is 4,120 km², which includes 3,841.93 km² of rural area and 278.07 km² of urban area. There are about 1,855 villages in Bareilly district.
For administrative convenience, Bareilly 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.
Baheri is the largest tehsil in bareilly district covering area of 839.83 km² while Meerganj is the smallest tehsil in bareilly district covering area of 524.96 km². Bareilly is the most populous whereas Faridpur is the least populous tehsil in bareilly district. There are 6 tehsils in Bareilly district. Here is the list of all Bareilly Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bareilly District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aonla | 807 | 7,04,971 |
| 2 | Baheri | 840 | 6,74,598 |
| 3 | Bareilly | 728 | 16,28,338 |
| 4 | Faridpur | 645 | 4,72,366 |
| 5 | Meerganj | 525 | 4,91,330 |
| 6 | Nawabganj | 575 | 4,76,756 |
Population of Bareilly District
The population of Bareilly 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 Bareilly, 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 | 44,48,359 | 28,79,950 | 15,68,409 |
| Total Male Population | 23,57,665 | 15,30,356 | 8,27,309 |
| Total Female Population | 20,90,694 | 13,49,594 | 7,41,100 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,01,416 | 4,95,582 | 2,05,834 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,68,591 | 2,60,533 | 1,08,058 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,32,825 | 2,35,049 | 97,776 |
| Literate Population | 21,91,759 | 13,32,606 | 8,59,153 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,42,697 | 8,46,768 | 4,95,929 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,49,062 | 4,85,838 | 3,63,224 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,56,600 | 15,47,344 | 7,09,256 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,14,968 | 6,83,588 | 3,31,380 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,41,632 | 8,63,756 | 3,77,876 |
| Households | 7,56,784 | 4,81,039 | 2,75,745 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bareilly district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bareilly district is 44,48,359, including 23,57,665 males and 20,90,694 females. In rural areas, it is 28,79,950, including 15,30,356 males and 13,49,594 females. In urban areas, it is 15,68,409, including 8,27,309 males and 7,41,100 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bareilly district is 7,01,416, including 3,68,591 boys and 3,32,825 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,95,582, including 2,60,533 boys and 2,35,049 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,05,834, including 1,08,058 boys and 97,776 girls.
- Literate population in Bareilly district is around 21,91,759, including 13,42,697 males and 8,49,062 females. In rural areas, it is 13,32,606, including 8,46,768 males and 4,85,838 females. In urban areas, it is 8,59,153, including 4,95,929 males and 3,63,224 females.
- Illiterate population in Bareilly district is about 22,56,600, including 10,14,968 males and 12,41,632 females. In rural areas, it is 15,47,344, including 6,83,588 males and 8,63,756 females. In urban areas, it is 7,09,256, including 3,31,380 males and 3,77,876 females.
- There are about 7,56,784 households in Bareilly district, including 4,81,039 in rural areas and 2,75,745 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bareilly. 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 | 5,57,150 | 4,42,422 | 1,14,728 |
| SC Male Population | 2,95,964 | 2,35,417 | 60,547 |
| SC Female Population | 2,61,186 | 2,07,005 | 54,181 |
| Total ST Population | 3,227 | 365 | 2,862 |
| ST Male Population | 1,664 | 196 | 1,468 |
| ST Female Population | 1,563 | 169 | 1,394 |
| Population Density | 1,080 / km² | 750 / km² | 5,640 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bareilly district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bareilly district is approximately 5,57,150, including 2,95,964 males and 2,61,186 females. In rural areas, it is 4,42,422, including 2,35,417 males and 2,07,005 females. In urban areas, it is 1,14,728, including 60,547 males and 54,181 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bareilly district is about 3,227, including 1,664 males and 1,563 females. In rural areas, it is 365, including 196 males and 169 females. In urban areas, it is 2,862, including 1,468 males and 1,394 females.
- Overall population density of Bareilly district is around 1,080 people per km². Rural areas have about 750 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,640 people per km².