Meerut
Meerut is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Meerut district is 2,559 km², which includes 2,300.83 km² of rural area and 258.17 km² of urban area. There are about 604 villages in Meerut district.
For administrative convenience, Meerut 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 Meerut district. Here is the list of all Meerut Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Meerut District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mawana | 1,044 | 7,72,441 |
| 2 | Meerut | 929 | 21,02,157 |
| 3 | Sardhana | 585 | 5,69,091 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mawana is the largest tehsil in meerut district by area, while Meerut is the largest by population. Sardhana is the smallest tehsil in meerut district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mawana | Meerut |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sardhana | Sardhana |
Population of Meerut District
The population of Meerut 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 Meerut, 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 | 34,43,689 | 16,84,507 | 17,59,182 |
| Total Male Population | 18,25,743 | 8,94,920 | 9,30,823 |
| Total Female Population | 16,17,946 | 7,89,587 | 8,28,359 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,03,719 | 2,67,252 | 2,36,467 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,72,034 | 1,44,053 | 1,27,981 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,31,685 | 1,23,199 | 1,08,486 |
| Literate Population | 21,41,488 | 10,02,668 | 11,38,820 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,54,520 | 6,06,760 | 6,47,760 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,86,968 | 3,95,908 | 4,91,060 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,02,201 | 6,81,839 | 6,20,362 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,71,223 | 2,88,160 | 2,83,063 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,30,978 | 3,93,679 | 3,37,299 |
| Households | 5,79,110 | 2,71,679 | 3,07,431 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Meerut district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Meerut district is 34,43,689, including 18,25,743 males and 16,17,946 females. In rural areas, it is 16,84,507, including 8,94,920 males and 7,89,587 females. In urban areas, it is 17,59,182, including 9,30,823 males and 8,28,359 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Meerut district is 5,03,719, including 2,72,034 boys and 2,31,685 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,67,252, including 1,44,053 boys and 1,23,199 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,36,467, including 1,27,981 boys and 1,08,486 girls.
- Literate population in Meerut district is around 21,41,488, including 12,54,520 males and 8,86,968 females. In rural areas, it is 10,02,668, including 6,06,760 males and 3,95,908 females. In urban areas, it is 11,38,820, including 6,47,760 males and 4,91,060 females.
- Illiterate population in Meerut district is about 13,02,201, including 5,71,223 males and 7,30,978 females. In rural areas, it is 6,81,839, including 2,88,160 males and 3,93,679 females. In urban areas, it is 6,20,362, including 2,83,063 males and 3,37,299 females.
- There are about 5,79,110 households in Meerut district, including 2,71,679 in rural areas and 3,07,431 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Meerut. 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 | 6,24,149 | 3,47,463 | 2,76,686 |
| SC Male Population | 3,34,198 | 1,85,897 | 1,48,301 |
| SC Female Population | 2,89,951 | 1,61,566 | 1,28,385 |
| Total ST Population | 3,390 | 222 | 3,168 |
| ST Male Population | 1,828 | 122 | 1,706 |
| ST Female Population | 1,562 | 100 | 1,462 |
| Population Density | 1,346 / km² | 732 / km² | 6,814 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Meerut district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Meerut district is approximately 6,24,149, including 3,34,198 males and 2,89,951 females. In rural areas, it is 3,47,463, including 1,85,897 males and 1,61,566 females. In urban areas, it is 2,76,686, including 1,48,301 males and 1,28,385 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Meerut district is about 3,390, including 1,828 males and 1,562 females. In rural areas, it is 222, including 122 males and 100 females. In urban areas, it is 3,168, including 1,706 males and 1,462 females.
- Overall population density of Meerut district is around 1,346 people per km². Rural areas have about 732 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,814 people per km².