Jalaun

Jalaun is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Jalaun district is 4,565 km², which includes 4,491.48 km² of rural area and 73.52 km² of urban area. There are about 942 villages in Jalaun district.

For administrative convenience, Jalaun 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 Jalaun district. Here is the list of all Jalaun Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jalaun District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Jalaun6822,83,787
2Kalpi1,2523,69,860
3Konch8763,01,225
4Madhogarh8273,38,320
5Orai9273,96,782

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Kalpi is the largest tehsil in jalaun district by area, while Orai is the largest by population. Jalaun is the smallest tehsil in jalaun district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Kalpi Orai
Smallest Tehsil Jalaun Jalaun

Population of Jalaun District

The population of Jalaun 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 Jalaun, 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 16,89,974 12,71,074 4,18,900
Total Male Population 9,06,092 6,83,656 2,22,436
Total Female Population 7,83,882 5,87,418 1,96,464
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,31,997 1,80,671 51,326
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,23,342 96,001 27,341
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,08,655 84,670 23,985
Literate Population 10,75,196 7,89,966 2,85,230
Literate Male Population 6,53,430 4,89,075 1,64,355
Literate Female Population 4,21,766 3,00,891 1,20,875
Illiterate Population 6,14,778 4,81,108 1,33,670
Illiterate Male Population 2,52,662 1,94,581 58,081
Illiterate Female Population 3,62,116 2,86,527 75,589
Households 2,88,338 2,16,570 71,768

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

  • Total population of Jalaun district is 16,89,974, including 9,06,092 males and 7,83,882 females. In rural areas, it is 12,71,074, including 6,83,656 males and 5,87,418 females. In urban areas, it is 4,18,900, including 2,22,436 males and 1,96,464 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Jalaun district is 2,31,997, including 1,23,342 boys and 1,08,655 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,80,671, including 96,001 boys and 84,670 girls. In urban areas, it is 51,326, including 27,341 boys and 23,985 girls.
  • Literate population in Jalaun district is around 10,75,196, including 6,53,430 males and 4,21,766 females. In rural areas, it is 7,89,966, including 4,89,075 males and 3,00,891 females. In urban areas, it is 2,85,230, including 1,64,355 males and 1,20,875 females.
  • Illiterate population in Jalaun district is about 6,14,778, including 2,52,662 males and 3,62,116 females. In rural areas, it is 4,81,108, including 1,94,581 males and 2,86,527 females. In urban areas, it is 1,33,670, including 58,081 males and 75,589 females.
  • There are about 2,88,338 households in Jalaun district, including 2,16,570 in rural areas and 71,768 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jalaun. 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 4,68,178 3,75,126 93,052
SC Male Population 2,52,588 2,02,852 49,736
SC Female Population 2,15,590 1,72,274 43,316
Total ST Population 832 599 233
ST Male Population 428 309 119
ST Female Population 404 290 114
Population Density 370 / km² 283 / km² 5,698 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jalaun district is approximately 4,68,178, including 2,52,588 males and 2,15,590 females. In rural areas, it is 3,75,126, including 2,02,852 males and 1,72,274 females. In urban areas, it is 93,052, including 49,736 males and 43,316 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jalaun district is about 832, including 428 males and 404 females. In rural areas, it is 599, including 309 males and 290 females. In urban areas, it is 233, including 119 males and 114 females.
  • Overall population density of Jalaun district is around 370 people per km². Rural areas have about 283 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,698 people per km².