Ghazipur
Ghazipur is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Ghazipur district is 3,377 km², which includes 3,312.67 km² of rural area and 64.33 km² of urban area. There are about 2,740 villages in Ghazipur district.
For administrative convenience, Ghazipur 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.
Mohammadabad is the largest tehsil in ghazipur district by both area and population. Jakhania is the smallest tehsil in ghazipur district by both area and population. There are 5 tehsils in Ghazipur district. Here is the list of all Ghazipur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ghazipur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghazipur | 678 | 8,39,883 |
| 2 | Jakhania | 551 | 5,47,798 |
| 3 | Mohammadabad | 870 | 9,14,817 |
| 4 | Saidpur | 565 | 6,03,470 |
| 5 | Zamania | 713 | 7,14,300 |
Population of Ghazipur District
The population of Ghazipur 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 Ghazipur, 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 | 36,20,268 | 33,45,908 | 2,74,360 |
| Total Male Population | 18,55,075 | 17,11,651 | 1,43,424 |
| Total Female Population | 17,65,193 | 16,34,257 | 1,30,936 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,58,559 | 5,20,467 | 38,092 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,92,774 | 2,72,708 | 20,066 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,65,785 | 2,47,759 | 18,026 |
| Literate Population | 21,97,549 | 20,07,741 | 1,89,808 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,93,553 | 11,86,471 | 1,07,082 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,03,996 | 8,21,270 | 82,726 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,22,719 | 13,38,167 | 84,552 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,61,522 | 5,25,180 | 36,342 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,61,197 | 8,12,987 | 48,210 |
| Households | 5,46,664 | 5,05,095 | 41,569 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ghazipur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ghazipur district is 36,20,268, including 18,55,075 males and 17,65,193 females. In rural areas, it is 33,45,908, including 17,11,651 males and 16,34,257 females. In urban areas, it is 2,74,360, including 1,43,424 males and 1,30,936 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ghazipur district is 5,58,559, including 2,92,774 boys and 2,65,785 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,20,467, including 2,72,708 boys and 2,47,759 girls. In urban areas, it is 38,092, including 20,066 boys and 18,026 girls.
- Literate population in Ghazipur district is around 21,97,549, including 12,93,553 males and 9,03,996 females. In rural areas, it is 20,07,741, including 11,86,471 males and 8,21,270 females. In urban areas, it is 1,89,808, including 1,07,082 males and 82,726 females.
- Illiterate population in Ghazipur district is about 14,22,719, including 5,61,522 males and 8,61,197 females. In rural areas, it is 13,38,167, including 5,25,180 males and 8,12,987 females. In urban areas, it is 84,552, including 36,342 males and 48,210 females.
- There are about 5,46,664 households in Ghazipur district, including 5,05,095 in rural areas and 41,569 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ghazipur. 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 | 7,26,641 | 7,00,013 | 26,628 |
| SC Male Population | 3,75,015 | 3,61,051 | 13,964 |
| SC Female Population | 3,51,626 | 3,38,962 | 12,664 |
| Total ST Population | 28,712 | 27,218 | 1,494 |
| ST Male Population | 14,664 | 13,873 | 791 |
| ST Female Population | 14,048 | 13,345 | 703 |
| Population Density | 1,072 / km² | 1,010 / km² | 4,265 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ghazipur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ghazipur district is approximately 7,26,641, including 3,75,015 males and 3,51,626 females. In rural areas, it is 7,00,013, including 3,61,051 males and 3,38,962 females. In urban areas, it is 26,628, including 13,964 males and 12,664 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ghazipur district is about 28,712, including 14,664 males and 14,048 females. In rural areas, it is 27,218, including 13,873 males and 13,345 females. In urban areas, it is 1,494, including 791 males and 703 females.
- Overall population density of Ghazipur district is around 1,072 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,010 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,265 people per km².