Chitrakoot
Chitrakoot is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Chitrakoot district is 3,216 km², which includes 3,187.23 km² of rural area and 28.77 km² of urban area. There are about 562 villages in Chitrakoot district.
For administrative convenience, Chitrakoot 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 2 tehsils in Chitrakoot district. Here is the list of all Chitrakoot Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Chitrakoot District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Karwi is the largest tehsil in chitrakoot district by both area and population. Mau is the smallest tehsil in chitrakoot district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Karwi | Karwi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mau | Mau |
Population of Chitrakoot District
The population of Chitrakoot 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 Chitrakoot, 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 | 9,91,730 | 8,95,398 | 96,332 |
| Total Male Population | 5,27,721 | 4,76,794 | 50,927 |
| Total Female Population | 4,64,009 | 4,18,604 | 45,405 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,75,311 | 1,62,065 | 13,246 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 91,919 | 84,842 | 7,077 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,392 | 77,223 | 6,169 |
| Literate Population | 5,31,072 | 4,67,692 | 63,380 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,30,339 | 2,93,502 | 36,837 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,00,733 | 1,74,190 | 26,543 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,60,658 | 4,27,706 | 32,952 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,97,382 | 1,83,292 | 14,090 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,63,276 | 2,44,414 | 18,862 |
| Households | 1,68,232 | 1,51,278 | 16,954 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chitrakoot district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chitrakoot district is 9,91,730, including 5,27,721 males and 4,64,009 females. In rural areas, it is 8,95,398, including 4,76,794 males and 4,18,604 females. In urban areas, it is 96,332, including 50,927 males and 45,405 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chitrakoot district is 1,75,311, including 91,919 boys and 83,392 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,62,065, including 84,842 boys and 77,223 girls. In urban areas, it is 13,246, including 7,077 boys and 6,169 girls.
- Literate population in Chitrakoot district is around 5,31,072, including 3,30,339 males and 2,00,733 females. In rural areas, it is 4,67,692, including 2,93,502 males and 1,74,190 females. In urban areas, it is 63,380, including 36,837 males and 26,543 females.
- Illiterate population in Chitrakoot district is about 4,60,658, including 1,97,382 males and 2,63,276 females. In rural areas, it is 4,27,706, including 1,83,292 males and 2,44,414 females. In urban areas, it is 32,952, including 14,090 males and 18,862 females.
- There are about 1,68,232 households in Chitrakoot district, including 1,51,278 in rural areas and 16,954 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chitrakoot. 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 | 2,66,655 | 2,46,900 | 19,755 |
| SC Male Population | 1,41,379 | 1,31,064 | 10,315 |
| SC Female Population | 1,25,276 | 1,15,836 | 9,440 |
| Total ST Population | 366 | 361 | 5 |
| ST Male Population | 196 | 193 | 3 |
| ST Female Population | 170 | 168 | 2 |
| Population Density | 308 / km² | 281 / km² | 3,348 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chitrakoot district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chitrakoot district is approximately 2,66,655, including 1,41,379 males and 1,25,276 females. In rural areas, it is 2,46,900, including 1,31,064 males and 1,15,836 females. In urban areas, it is 19,755, including 10,315 males and 9,440 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chitrakoot district is about 366, including 196 males and 170 females. In rural areas, it is 361, including 193 males and 168 females. In urban areas, it is 5, including 3 males and 2 females.
- Overall population density of Chitrakoot district is around 308 people per km². Rural areas have about 281 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,348 people per km².