Kushinagar
Kushinagar is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Kushinagar district is 2,905 km², which includes 2,840.30 km² of rural area and 64.70 km² of urban area. There are about 1,579 villages in Kushinagar district.
For administrative convenience, Kushinagar 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 Kushinagar district. Here is the list of all Kushinagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kushinagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hata | 776 | 9,56,312 |
| 2 | Kasya | 449 | 6,14,143 |
| 3 | Padrauna | 1,014 | 11,26,539 |
| 4 | Tamkuhi Raj | 667 | 8,67,550 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Padrauna is the largest tehsil in kushinagar district by both area and population. Kasya is the smallest tehsil in kushinagar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Padrauna | Padrauna |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kasya | Kasya |
Population of Kushinagar District
The population of Kushinagar 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 Kushinagar, 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 | 35,64,544 | 33,96,437 | 1,68,107 |
| Total Male Population | 18,18,055 | 17,30,377 | 87,678 |
| Total Female Population | 17,46,489 | 16,66,060 | 80,429 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,68,581 | 5,46,023 | 22,558 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,94,828 | 2,83,051 | 11,777 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,73,753 | 2,62,972 | 10,781 |
| Literate Population | 19,54,820 | 18,45,751 | 1,09,069 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,83,722 | 11,21,845 | 61,877 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,71,098 | 7,23,906 | 47,192 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,09,724 | 15,50,686 | 59,038 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,34,333 | 6,08,532 | 25,801 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,75,391 | 9,42,154 | 33,237 |
| Households | 5,61,062 | 5,33,834 | 27,228 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kushinagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kushinagar district is 35,64,544, including 18,18,055 males and 17,46,489 females. In rural areas, it is 33,96,437, including 17,30,377 males and 16,66,060 females. In urban areas, it is 1,68,107, including 87,678 males and 80,429 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kushinagar district is 5,68,581, including 2,94,828 boys and 2,73,753 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,46,023, including 2,83,051 boys and 2,62,972 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,558, including 11,777 boys and 10,781 girls.
- Literate population in Kushinagar district is around 19,54,820, including 11,83,722 males and 7,71,098 females. In rural areas, it is 18,45,751, including 11,21,845 males and 7,23,906 females. In urban areas, it is 1,09,069, including 61,877 males and 47,192 females.
- Illiterate population in Kushinagar district is about 16,09,724, including 6,34,333 males and 9,75,391 females. In rural areas, it is 15,50,686, including 6,08,532 males and 9,42,154 females. In urban areas, it is 59,038, including 25,801 males and 33,237 females.
- There are about 5,61,062 households in Kushinagar district, including 5,33,834 in rural areas and 27,228 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kushinagar. 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 | 5,44,231 | 5,33,210 | 11,021 |
| SC Male Population | 2,78,947 | 2,73,250 | 5,697 |
| SC Female Population | 2,65,284 | 2,59,960 | 5,324 |
| Total ST Population | 80,269 | 76,851 | 3,418 |
| ST Male Population | 41,003 | 39,171 | 1,832 |
| ST Female Population | 39,266 | 37,680 | 1,586 |
| Population Density | 1,227 / km² | 1,196 / km² | 2,598 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kushinagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kushinagar district is approximately 5,44,231, including 2,78,947 males and 2,65,284 females. In rural areas, it is 5,33,210, including 2,73,250 males and 2,59,960 females. In urban areas, it is 11,021, including 5,697 males and 5,324 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kushinagar district is about 80,269, including 41,003 males and 39,266 females. In rural areas, it is 76,851, including 39,171 males and 37,680 females. In urban areas, it is 3,418, including 1,832 males and 1,586 females.
- Overall population density of Kushinagar district is around 1,227 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,196 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,598 people per km².