Pilibhit
Pilibhit is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Pilibhit district is 3,686 km², which includes 3,640.78 km² of rural area and 45.22 km² of urban area. There are about 1,295 villages in Pilibhit district.
For administrative convenience, Pilibhit 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.
Puranpur is the largest tehsil in pilibhit district covering area of 1712.33 km² while Bisalpur is the smallest tehsil in pilibhit district covering area of 926.73 km². Pilibhit is the most populous whereas Puranpur is the least populous tehsil in pilibhit district. There are 3 tehsils in Pilibhit district. Here is the list of all Pilibhit Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Pilibhit District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bisalpur | 927 | 6,36,813 |
| 2 | Pilibhit | 1,047 | 7,94,886 |
| 3 | Puranpur | 1,712 | 5,99,308 |
Population of Pilibhit District
The population of Pilibhit 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 Pilibhit, 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 | 20,31,007 | 16,79,592 | 3,51,415 |
| Total Male Population | 10,72,002 | 8,86,789 | 1,85,213 |
| Total Female Population | 9,59,005 | 7,92,803 | 1,66,202 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,04,920 | 2,60,750 | 44,170 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,59,509 | 1,36,188 | 23,321 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,45,411 | 1,24,562 | 20,849 |
| Literate Population | 10,61,095 | 8,61,548 | 1,99,547 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,54,290 | 5,38,786 | 1,15,504 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,06,805 | 3,22,762 | 84,043 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,69,912 | 8,18,044 | 1,51,868 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,17,712 | 3,48,003 | 69,709 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,52,200 | 4,70,041 | 82,159 |
| Households | 3,62,573 | 2,99,026 | 63,547 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Pilibhit district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Pilibhit district is 20,31,007, including 10,72,002 males and 9,59,005 females. In rural areas, it is 16,79,592, including 8,86,789 males and 7,92,803 females. In urban areas, it is 3,51,415, including 1,85,213 males and 1,66,202 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Pilibhit district is 3,04,920, including 1,59,509 boys and 1,45,411 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,60,750, including 1,36,188 boys and 1,24,562 girls. In urban areas, it is 44,170, including 23,321 boys and 20,849 girls.
- Literate population in Pilibhit district is around 10,61,095, including 6,54,290 males and 4,06,805 females. In rural areas, it is 8,61,548, including 5,38,786 males and 3,22,762 females. In urban areas, it is 1,99,547, including 1,15,504 males and 84,043 females.
- Illiterate population in Pilibhit district is about 9,69,912, including 4,17,712 males and 5,52,200 females. In rural areas, it is 8,18,044, including 3,48,003 males and 4,70,041 females. In urban areas, it is 1,51,868, including 69,709 males and 82,159 females.
- There are about 3,62,573 households in Pilibhit district, including 2,99,026 in rural areas and 63,547 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Pilibhit. 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 | 3,33,558 | 3,04,273 | 29,285 |
| SC Male Population | 1,76,436 | 1,61,070 | 15,366 |
| SC Female Population | 1,57,122 | 1,43,203 | 13,919 |
| Total ST Population | 1,714 | 1,495 | 219 |
| ST Male Population | 892 | 782 | 110 |
| ST Female Population | 822 | 713 | 109 |
| Population Density | 551 / km² | 461 / km² | 7,771 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Pilibhit district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pilibhit district is approximately 3,33,558, including 1,76,436 males and 1,57,122 females. In rural areas, it is 3,04,273, including 1,61,070 males and 1,43,203 females. In urban areas, it is 29,285, including 15,366 males and 13,919 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pilibhit district is about 1,714, including 892 males and 822 females. In rural areas, it is 1,495, including 782 males and 713 females. In urban areas, it is 219, including 110 males and 109 females.
- Overall population density of Pilibhit district is around 551 people per km². Rural areas have about 461 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,771 people per km².