Kaushambi
Kaushambi is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Kaushambi district is 1,779 km², which includes 1,721.83 km² of rural area and 57.17 km² of urban area. There are about 729 villages in Kaushambi district.
For administrative convenience, Kaushambi 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 Kaushambi district. Here is the list of all Kaushambi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kaushambi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chail | 498 | 5,21,208 |
| 2 | Manjhanpur | 692 | 5,63,415 |
| 3 | Sirathu | 589 | 5,14,973 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Manjhanpur is the largest tehsil in kaushambi district by both area and population. Chail is the smallest tehsil in kaushambi district by area, while Sirathu is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Manjhanpur | Manjhanpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Chail | Chail |
Population of Kaushambi District
The population of Kaushambi 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 Kaushambi, 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 | 15,99,596 | 14,75,140 | 1,24,456 |
| Total Male Population | 8,38,485 | 7,73,335 | 65,150 |
| Total Female Population | 7,61,111 | 7,01,805 | 59,306 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,72,172 | 2,53,815 | 18,357 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,41,512 | 1,31,928 | 9,584 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,660 | 1,21,887 | 8,773 |
| Literate Population | 8,13,424 | 7,39,042 | 74,382 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,07,279 | 4,64,180 | 43,099 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,06,145 | 2,74,862 | 31,283 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,86,172 | 7,36,098 | 50,074 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,31,206 | 3,09,155 | 22,051 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,54,966 | 4,26,943 | 28,023 |
| Households | 2,77,851 | 2,56,198 | 21,653 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kaushambi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kaushambi district is 15,99,596, including 8,38,485 males and 7,61,111 females. In rural areas, it is 14,75,140, including 7,73,335 males and 7,01,805 females. In urban areas, it is 1,24,456, including 65,150 males and 59,306 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kaushambi district is 2,72,172, including 1,41,512 boys and 1,30,660 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,53,815, including 1,31,928 boys and 1,21,887 girls. In urban areas, it is 18,357, including 9,584 boys and 8,773 girls.
- Literate population in Kaushambi district is around 8,13,424, including 5,07,279 males and 3,06,145 females. In rural areas, it is 7,39,042, including 4,64,180 males and 2,74,862 females. In urban areas, it is 74,382, including 43,099 males and 31,283 females.
- Illiterate population in Kaushambi district is about 7,86,172, including 3,31,206 males and 4,54,966 females. In rural areas, it is 7,36,098, including 3,09,155 males and 4,26,943 females. In urban areas, it is 50,074, including 22,051 males and 28,023 females.
- There are about 2,77,851 households in Kaushambi district, including 2,56,198 in rural areas and 21,653 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kaushambi. 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 | 5,55,397 | 5,32,594 | 22,803 |
| SC Male Population | 2,91,303 | 2,79,256 | 12,047 |
| SC Female Population | 2,64,094 | 2,53,338 | 10,756 |
| Total ST Population | 193 | 101 | 92 |
| ST Male Population | 102 | 49 | 53 |
| ST Female Population | 91 | 52 | 39 |
| Population Density | 899 / km² | 857 / km² | 2,177 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kaushambi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kaushambi district is approximately 5,55,397, including 2,91,303 males and 2,64,094 females. In rural areas, it is 5,32,594, including 2,79,256 males and 2,53,338 females. In urban areas, it is 22,803, including 12,047 males and 10,756 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kaushambi district is about 193, including 102 males and 91 females. In rural areas, it is 101, including 49 males and 52 females. In urban areas, it is 92, including 53 males and 39 females.
- Overall population density of Kaushambi district is around 899 people per km². Rural areas have about 857 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,177 people per km².