Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Gorakhpur district is 3,321 km², which includes 3,106.35 km² of rural area and 214.65 km² of urban area. There are about 2,937 villages in Gorakhpur district.
For administrative convenience, Gorakhpur 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 7 tehsils in Gorakhpur district. Here is the list of all Gorakhpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Gorakhpur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bansgaon | 505 | 4,47,172 |
| 2 | Campierganj | 360 | 3,95,143 |
| 3 | Chauri Chaura | 370 | 4,53,414 |
| 4 | Gola | 505 | 5,37,951 |
| 5 | Gorakhpur | 840 | 16,29,421 |
| 6 | Khajni | 395 | 5,83,987 |
| 7 | Sahjanwa | 346 | 3,93,807 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Gorakhpur District
Gorakhpur is the largest tehsil in gorakhpur district by both area and population. Sahjanwa is the smallest tehsil in gorakhpur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Gorakhpur | Gorakhpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sahjanwa | Sahjanwa |
Population of Gorakhpur District
The population of Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur, 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 | 44,40,895 | 36,04,766 | 8,36,129 |
| Total Male Population | 22,77,777 | 18,38,726 | 4,39,051 |
| Total Female Population | 21,63,118 | 17,66,040 | 3,97,078 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,28,442 | 5,37,183 | 91,259 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,29,252 | 2,81,014 | 48,238 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,99,190 | 2,56,169 | 43,021 |
| Literate Population | 27,00,328 | 20,86,628 | 6,13,700 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,93,890 | 12,50,910 | 3,42,980 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,06,438 | 8,35,718 | 2,70,720 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,40,567 | 15,18,138 | 2,22,429 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,83,887 | 5,87,816 | 96,071 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,56,680 | 9,30,322 | 1,26,358 |
| Households | 6,92,960 | 5,54,999 | 1,37,961 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gorakhpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Gorakhpur district is 44,40,895, including 22,77,777 males and 21,63,118 females. In rural areas, it is 36,04,766, including 18,38,726 males and 17,66,040 females. In urban areas, it is 8,36,129, including 4,39,051 males and 3,97,078 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Gorakhpur district is 6,28,442, including 3,29,252 boys and 2,99,190 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,37,183, including 2,81,014 boys and 2,56,169 girls. In urban areas, it is 91,259, including 48,238 boys and 43,021 girls.
- Literate population in Gorakhpur district is around 27,00,328, including 15,93,890 males and 11,06,438 females. In rural areas, it is 20,86,628, including 12,50,910 males and 8,35,718 females. In urban areas, it is 6,13,700, including 3,42,980 males and 2,70,720 females.
- Illiterate population in Gorakhpur district is about 17,40,567, including 6,83,887 males and 10,56,680 females. In rural areas, it is 15,18,138, including 5,87,816 males and 9,30,322 females. In urban areas, it is 2,22,429, including 96,071 males and 1,26,358 females.
- There are about 6,92,960 households in Gorakhpur district, including 5,54,999 in rural areas and 1,37,961 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gorakhpur. 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 | 9,36,061 | 8,49,249 | 86,812 |
| SC Male Population | 4,81,123 | 4,35,137 | 45,986 |
| SC Female Population | 4,54,938 | 4,14,112 | 40,826 |
| Total ST Population | 18,172 | 14,499 | 3,673 |
| ST Male Population | 9,261 | 7,367 | 1,894 |
| ST Female Population | 8,911 | 7,132 | 1,779 |
| Population Density | 1,337 / km² | 1,160 / km² | 3,895 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gorakhpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gorakhpur district is approximately 9,36,061, including 4,81,123 males and 4,54,938 females. In rural areas, it is 8,49,249, including 4,35,137 males and 4,14,112 females. In urban areas, it is 86,812, including 45,986 males and 40,826 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gorakhpur district is about 18,172, including 9,261 males and 8,911 females. In rural areas, it is 14,499, including 7,367 males and 7,132 females. In urban areas, it is 3,673, including 1,894 males and 1,779 females.
- Overall population density of Gorakhpur district is around 1,337 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,160 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,895 people per km².