Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Ghaziabad district is 1,179 km², which includes 777.91 km² of rural area and 401.09 km² of urban area. There are about 511 villages in Ghaziabad district.
For administrative convenience, Ghaziabad 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 4 tehsils in Ghaziabad district. Here is the list of all Ghaziabad Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ghaziabad District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Garhmukteshwar | 272 | 3,84,831 |
2 | Ghaziabad | 457 | 27,05,849 |
3 | Hapur | 378 | 9,53,480 |
4 | Modinagar | 263 | 6,37,485 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ghaziabad is the largest tehsil in ghaziabad district by both area and population. Modinagar is the smallest tehsil in ghaziabad district by area, while Garhmukteshwar is the smallest by population.
Particulars | Area | Population |
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Lartest Tehsil | Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad |
Smallest Tehsil | Modinagar | Modinagar |
Population of Ghaziabad District
The population of Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad, 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 |
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Total Population | 46,81,645 | 15,19,098 | 31,62,547 |
Total Male Population | 24,88,834 | 8,08,222 | 16,80,612 |
Total Female Population | 21,92,811 | 7,10,876 | 14,81,935 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,81,231 | 2,48,759 | 4,32,472 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,68,162 | 1,34,152 | 2,34,010 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,13,069 | 1,14,607 | 1,98,462 |
Literate Population | 31,23,264 | 9,22,310 | 22,00,954 |
Literate Male Population | 18,11,397 | 5,58,355 | 12,53,042 |
Literate Female Population | 13,11,867 | 3,63,955 | 9,47,912 |
Illiterate Population | 15,58,381 | 5,96,788 | 9,61,593 |
Illiterate Male Population | 6,77,437 | 2,49,867 | 4,27,570 |
Illiterate Female Population | 8,80,944 | 3,46,921 | 5,34,023 |
Households | 8,50,676 | 2,48,050 | 6,02,626 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ghaziabad district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ghaziabad district is 46,81,645, including 24,88,834 males and 21,92,811 females. In rural areas, it is 15,19,098, including 8,08,222 males and 7,10,876 females. In urban areas, it is 31,62,547, including 16,80,612 males and 14,81,935 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ghaziabad district is 6,81,231, including 3,68,162 boys and 3,13,069 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,48,759, including 1,34,152 boys and 1,14,607 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,32,472, including 2,34,010 boys and 1,98,462 girls.
- Literate population in Ghaziabad district is around 31,23,264, including 18,11,397 males and 13,11,867 females. In rural areas, it is 9,22,310, including 5,58,355 males and 3,63,955 females. In urban areas, it is 22,00,954, including 12,53,042 males and 9,47,912 females.
- Illiterate population in Ghaziabad district is about 15,58,381, including 6,77,437 males and 8,80,944 females. In rural areas, it is 5,96,788, including 2,49,867 males and 3,46,921 females. In urban areas, it is 9,61,593, including 4,27,570 males and 5,34,023 females.
- There are about 8,50,676 households in Ghaziabad district, including 2,48,050 in rural areas and 6,02,626 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ghaziabad. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 7,73,463 | 2,87,708 | 4,85,755 |
SC Male Population | 4,12,750 | 1,53,686 | 2,59,064 |
SC Female Population | 3,60,713 | 1,34,022 | 2,26,691 |
Total ST Population | 3,968 | 572 | 3,396 |
ST Male Population | 2,104 | 308 | 1,796 |
ST Female Population | 1,864 | 264 | 1,600 |
Population Density | 3,971 / km² | 1,953 / km² | 7,885 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ghaziabad district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ghaziabad district is approximately 7,73,463, including 4,12,750 males and 3,60,713 females. In rural areas, it is 2,87,708, including 1,53,686 males and 1,34,022 females. In urban areas, it is 4,85,755, including 2,59,064 males and 2,26,691 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ghaziabad district is about 3,968, including 2,104 males and 1,864 females. In rural areas, it is 572, including 308 males and 264 females. In urban areas, it is 3,396, including 1,796 males and 1,600 females.
- Overall population density of Ghaziabad district is around 3,971 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,953 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,885 people per km².