Deoria
Deoria is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Deoria district is 2,540 km², which includes 2,463.08 km² of rural area and 76.92 km² of urban area. There are about 2,019 villages in Deoria district.
For administrative convenience, Deoria 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 5 tehsils in Deoria district. Here is the list of all Deoria Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Deoria District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barhaj | 374 | 3,69,994 |
| 2 | Bhatpar Rani | 359 | 4,49,256 |
| 3 | Deoria | 927 | 12,37,450 |
| 4 | Rudrapur | 396 | 4,39,763 |
| 5 | Salempur | 485 | 6,04,483 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Deoria is the largest tehsil in deoria district by both area and population. Bhatpar Rani is the smallest tehsil in deoria district by area, while Barhaj is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Deoria | Deoria |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bhatpar Rani | Bhatpar Rani |
Population of Deoria District
The population of Deoria 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 Deoria, 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 | 31,00,946 | 27,84,143 | 3,16,803 |
| Total Male Population | 15,37,436 | 13,73,111 | 1,64,325 |
| Total Female Population | 15,63,510 | 14,11,032 | 1,52,478 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,64,516 | 4,23,581 | 40,935 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,41,353 | 2,19,929 | 21,424 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,23,163 | 2,03,652 | 19,511 |
| Literate Population | 18,75,239 | 16,54,427 | 2,20,812 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,79,288 | 9,55,289 | 1,23,999 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,95,951 | 6,99,138 | 96,813 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,25,707 | 11,29,716 | 95,991 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,58,148 | 4,17,822 | 40,326 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,67,559 | 7,11,894 | 55,665 |
| Households | 4,68,346 | 4,20,650 | 47,696 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Deoria district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Deoria district is 31,00,946, including 15,37,436 males and 15,63,510 females. In rural areas, it is 27,84,143, including 13,73,111 males and 14,11,032 females. In urban areas, it is 3,16,803, including 1,64,325 males and 1,52,478 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Deoria district is 4,64,516, including 2,41,353 boys and 2,23,163 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,23,581, including 2,19,929 boys and 2,03,652 girls. In urban areas, it is 40,935, including 21,424 boys and 19,511 girls.
- Literate population in Deoria district is around 18,75,239, including 10,79,288 males and 7,95,951 females. In rural areas, it is 16,54,427, including 9,55,289 males and 6,99,138 females. In urban areas, it is 2,20,812, including 1,23,999 males and 96,813 females.
- Illiterate population in Deoria district is about 12,25,707, including 4,58,148 males and 7,67,559 females. In rural areas, it is 11,29,716, including 4,17,822 males and 7,11,894 females. In urban areas, it is 95,991, including 40,326 males and 55,665 females.
- There are about 4,68,346 households in Deoria district, including 4,20,650 in rural areas and 47,696 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Deoria. 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 | 4,68,663 | 4,40,954 | 27,709 |
| SC Male Population | 2,35,694 | 2,21,038 | 14,656 |
| SC Female Population | 2,32,969 | 2,19,916 | 13,053 |
| Total ST Population | 1,09,894 | 1,02,946 | 6,948 |
| ST Male Population | 54,216 | 50,588 | 3,628 |
| ST Female Population | 55,678 | 52,358 | 3,320 |
| Population Density | 1,221 / km² | 1,130 / km² | 4,119 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Deoria district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Deoria district is approximately 4,68,663, including 2,35,694 males and 2,32,969 females. In rural areas, it is 4,40,954, including 2,21,038 males and 2,19,916 females. In urban areas, it is 27,709, including 14,656 males and 13,053 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Deoria district is about 1,09,894, including 54,216 males and 55,678 females. In rural areas, it is 1,02,946, including 50,588 males and 52,358 females. In urban areas, it is 6,948, including 3,628 males and 3,320 females.
- Overall population density of Deoria district is around 1,221 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,130 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,119 people per km².