Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. Total area of Chitrakoot is 3,216 km² including 3,187.23 km² rural area and 28.77 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Chitrakoot has a population of 9,91,730 peoples, out of which urban population is 96,332 while rural population is 8,95,398. Chitrakoot has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 308 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,68,232 houses in the district, including 16,954 urban houses and 1,51,278 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 562 villages in chitrakoot district.

The Chitrakoot 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.

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. 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

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.

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.