Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Pratapgarh district is 3,717 km², which includes 3,669.13 km² of rural area and 47.87 km² of urban area. There are about 2,183 villages in Pratapgarh district.

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

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Pratapgarh District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Kunda1,0719,10,447
2Lalganj8186,10,526
3Patti6656,10,548
4Pratapgarh6416,40,208
5Raniganj5224,37,412

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Kunda is the largest tehsil in pratapgarh district by both area and population. Raniganj is the smallest tehsil in pratapgarh district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Kunda Kunda
Smallest Tehsil Raniganj Raniganj

Population of Pratapgarh District

The population of Pratapgarh 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 Pratapgarh, 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 32,09,141 30,33,899 1,75,242
Total Male Population 16,06,085 15,15,583 90,502
Total Female Population 16,03,056 15,18,316 84,740
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,53,347 4,31,556 21,791
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,36,478 2,25,102 11,376
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,16,869 2,06,454 10,415
Literate Population 19,31,559 18,09,634 1,21,925
Literate Male Population 11,21,381 10,53,356 68,025
Literate Female Population 8,10,178 7,56,278 53,900
Illiterate Population 12,77,582 12,24,265 53,317
Illiterate Male Population 4,84,704 4,62,227 22,477
Illiterate Female Population 7,92,878 7,62,038 30,840
Households 5,33,546 5,05,129 28,417

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

  • Total population of Pratapgarh district is 32,09,141, including 16,06,085 males and 16,03,056 females. In rural areas, it is 30,33,899, including 15,15,583 males and 15,18,316 females. In urban areas, it is 1,75,242, including 90,502 males and 84,740 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Pratapgarh district is 4,53,347, including 2,36,478 boys and 2,16,869 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,31,556, including 2,25,102 boys and 2,06,454 girls. In urban areas, it is 21,791, including 11,376 boys and 10,415 girls.
  • Literate population in Pratapgarh district is around 19,31,559, including 11,21,381 males and 8,10,178 females. In rural areas, it is 18,09,634, including 10,53,356 males and 7,56,278 females. In urban areas, it is 1,21,925, including 68,025 males and 53,900 females.
  • Illiterate population in Pratapgarh district is about 12,77,582, including 4,84,704 males and 7,92,878 females. In rural areas, it is 12,24,265, including 4,62,227 males and 7,62,038 females. In urban areas, it is 53,317, including 22,477 males and 30,840 females.
  • There are about 5,33,546 households in Pratapgarh district, including 5,05,129 in rural areas and 28,417 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Pratapgarh. 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 7,09,252 6,91,199 18,053
SC Male Population 3,51,054 3,41,905 9,149
SC Female Population 3,58,198 3,49,294 8,904
Total ST Population 723 453 270
ST Male Population 380 235 145
ST Female Population 343 218 125
Population Density 863 / km² 827 / km² 3,661 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pratapgarh district is approximately 7,09,252, including 3,51,054 males and 3,58,198 females. In rural areas, it is 6,91,199, including 3,41,905 males and 3,49,294 females. In urban areas, it is 18,053, including 9,149 males and 8,904 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pratapgarh district is about 723, including 380 males and 343 females. In rural areas, it is 453, including 235 males and 218 females. In urban areas, it is 270, including 145 males and 125 females.
  • Overall population density of Pratapgarh district is around 863 people per km². Rural areas have about 827 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,661 people per km².