Gautam Buddha Nagar

Gautam Buddha Nagar is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Gautam Buddha Nagar district is 1,282 km², which includes 1,093.85 km² of rural area and 188.15 km² of urban area. There are about 304 villages in Gautam Buddha Nagar district.

For administrative convenience, Gautam Buddha Nagar 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 3 tehsils in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Here is the list of all Gautam Buddha Nagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Gautam Buddha Nagar District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Dadri57911,10,093
2Gautam Buddha Nagar3333,16,790
3Jewar3702,21,232

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Dadri is the largest tehsil in gautam buddha nagar district by both area and population. Gautam Buddha Nagar is the smallest tehsil in gautam buddha nagar district by area, while Jewar is the smallest by population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Dadri Dadri
Smallest Tehsil Gautam Buddha Nagar Gautam Buddha Nagar

Population of Gautam Buddha Nagar District

The population of Gautam Buddha Nagar 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 Gautam Buddha Nagar, 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 16,48,115 6,73,806 9,74,309
Total Male Population 8,90,214 3,59,605 5,30,609
Total Female Population 7,57,901 3,14,201 4,43,700
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,46,598 1,09,480 1,37,118
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,33,835 59,951 73,884
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,12,763 49,529 63,234
Literate Population 11,22,947 4,21,928 7,01,019
Literate Male Population 6,66,065 2,58,660 4,07,405
Literate Female Population 4,56,882 1,63,268 2,93,614
Illiterate Population 5,25,168 2,51,878 2,73,290
Illiterate Male Population 2,24,149 1,00,945 1,23,204
Illiterate Female Population 3,01,019 1,50,933 1,50,086
Households 3,27,090 1,11,916 2,15,174

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gautam Buddha Nagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Gautam Buddha Nagar district is 16,48,115, including 8,90,214 males and 7,57,901 females. In rural areas, it is 6,73,806, including 3,59,605 males and 3,14,201 females. In urban areas, it is 9,74,309, including 5,30,609 males and 4,43,700 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Gautam Buddha Nagar district is 2,46,598, including 1,33,835 boys and 1,12,763 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,09,480, including 59,951 boys and 49,529 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,37,118, including 73,884 boys and 63,234 girls.
  • Literate population in Gautam Buddha Nagar district is around 11,22,947, including 6,66,065 males and 4,56,882 females. In rural areas, it is 4,21,928, including 2,58,660 males and 1,63,268 females. In urban areas, it is 7,01,019, including 4,07,405 males and 2,93,614 females.
  • Illiterate population in Gautam Buddha Nagar district is about 5,25,168, including 2,24,149 males and 3,01,019 females. In rural areas, it is 2,51,878, including 1,00,945 males and 1,50,933 females. In urban areas, it is 2,73,290, including 1,23,204 males and 1,50,086 females.
  • There are about 3,27,090 households in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, including 1,11,916 in rural areas and 2,15,174 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gautam Buddha Nagar. 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 2,16,105 1,29,086 87,019
SC Male Population 1,15,438 68,551 46,887
SC Female Population 1,00,667 60,535 40,132
Total ST Population 2,215 220 1,995
ST Male Population 1,189 116 1,073
ST Female Population 1,026 104 922
Population Density 1,286 / km² 616 / km² 5,178 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gautam Buddha Nagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gautam Buddha Nagar district is approximately 2,16,105, including 1,15,438 males and 1,00,667 females. In rural areas, it is 1,29,086, including 68,551 males and 60,535 females. In urban areas, it is 87,019, including 46,887 males and 40,132 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gautam Buddha Nagar district is about 2,215, including 1,189 males and 1,026 females. In rural areas, it is 220, including 116 males and 104 females. In urban areas, it is 1,995, including 1,073 males and 922 females.
  • Overall population density of Gautam Buddha Nagar district is around 1,286 people per km². Rural areas have about 616 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,178 people per km².