Etawah
Etawah is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Etawah district is 2,311 km², which includes 2,260.42 km² of rural area and 50.58 km² of urban area. There are about 686 villages in Etawah district.
For administrative convenience, Etawah 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 Etawah district. Here is the list of all Etawah Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Etawah District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharthana | 708 | 5,34,090 |
| 2 | Chakarnagar | 506 | 1,46,827 |
| 3 | Etawah | 645 | 5,91,152 |
| 4 | Jaswantnagar | 284 | 2,14,678 |
| 5 | Saifai | 168 | 95,063 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bharthana is the largest tehsil in etawah district by area, while Etawah is the largest by population. Saifai is the smallest tehsil in etawah district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bharthana | Etawah |
| Smallest Tehsil | Saifai | Saifai |
Population of Etawah District
The population of Etawah 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 Etawah, 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 | 15,81,810 | 12,15,511 | 3,66,299 |
| Total Male Population | 8,45,856 | 6,52,740 | 1,93,116 |
| Total Female Population | 7,35,954 | 5,62,771 | 1,73,183 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,27,470 | 1,82,914 | 44,556 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,21,295 | 97,517 | 23,778 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,06,175 | 85,397 | 20,778 |
| Literate Population | 10,62,003 | 7,98,203 | 2,63,800 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,23,583 | 4,77,378 | 1,46,205 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,38,420 | 3,20,825 | 1,17,595 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,19,807 | 4,17,308 | 1,02,499 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,22,273 | 1,75,362 | 46,911 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,97,534 | 2,41,946 | 55,588 |
| Households | 2,77,527 | 2,13,548 | 63,979 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Etawah district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Etawah district is 15,81,810, including 8,45,856 males and 7,35,954 females. In rural areas, it is 12,15,511, including 6,52,740 males and 5,62,771 females. In urban areas, it is 3,66,299, including 1,93,116 males and 1,73,183 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Etawah district is 2,27,470, including 1,21,295 boys and 1,06,175 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,82,914, including 97,517 boys and 85,397 girls. In urban areas, it is 44,556, including 23,778 boys and 20,778 girls.
- Literate population in Etawah district is around 10,62,003, including 6,23,583 males and 4,38,420 females. In rural areas, it is 7,98,203, including 4,77,378 males and 3,20,825 females. In urban areas, it is 2,63,800, including 1,46,205 males and 1,17,595 females.
- Illiterate population in Etawah district is about 5,19,807, including 2,22,273 males and 2,97,534 females. In rural areas, it is 4,17,308, including 1,75,362 males and 2,41,946 females. In urban areas, it is 1,02,499, including 46,911 males and 55,588 females.
- There are about 2,77,527 households in Etawah district, including 2,13,548 in rural areas and 63,979 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Etawah. 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 | 3,88,283 | 3,28,659 | 59,624 |
| SC Male Population | 2,08,731 | 1,77,031 | 31,700 |
| SC Female Population | 1,79,552 | 1,51,628 | 27,924 |
| Total ST Population | 169 | 72 | 97 |
| ST Male Population | 89 | 39 | 50 |
| ST Female Population | 80 | 33 | 47 |
| Population Density | 684 / km² | 538 / km² | 7,242 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Etawah district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Etawah district is approximately 3,88,283, including 2,08,731 males and 1,79,552 females. In rural areas, it is 3,28,659, including 1,77,031 males and 1,51,628 females. In urban areas, it is 59,624, including 31,700 males and 27,924 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Etawah district is about 169, including 89 males and 80 females. In rural areas, it is 72, including 39 males and 33 females. In urban areas, it is 97, including 50 males and 47 females.
- Overall population density of Etawah district is around 684 people per km². Rural areas have about 538 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,242 people per km².