Rae Bareli

Rae Bareli is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Rae Bareli district is 4,609 km², which includes 4,532.51 km² of rural area and 76.49 km² of urban area. There are about 1,733 villages in Rae Bareli district.

For administrative convenience, Rae Bareli 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 7 tehsils in Rae Bareli district. Here is the list of all Rae Bareli Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Rae Bareli District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Dalmau4292,92,749
2Lalganj7155,21,260
3Maharajganj7234,33,664
4Rae Bareli9738,31,147
5Salon6694,99,802
6Tiloi6725,02,052
7Unchahar4293,24,885

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Rae Bareli is the largest tehsil in rae bareli district by both area and population. Dalmau is the smallest tehsil in rae bareli district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Rae Bareli Rae Bareli
Smallest Tehsil Dalmau Dalmau

Population of Rae Bareli District

The population of Rae Bareli 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 Rae Bareli, 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 34,05,559 30,97,564 3,07,995
Total Male Population 17,52,542 15,92,449 1,60,093
Total Female Population 16,53,017 15,05,115 1,47,902
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,82,517 4,47,627 34,890
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,50,501 2,32,224 18,277
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,32,016 2,15,403 16,613
Literate Population 19,65,843 17,50,026 2,15,817
Literate Male Population 11,65,965 10,46,389 1,19,576
Literate Female Population 7,99,878 7,03,637 96,241
Illiterate Population 14,39,716 13,47,538 92,178
Illiterate Male Population 5,86,577 5,46,060 40,517
Illiterate Female Population 8,53,139 8,01,478 51,661
Households 6,19,707 5,65,776 53,931

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

  • Total population of Rae Bareli district is 34,05,559, including 17,52,542 males and 16,53,017 females. In rural areas, it is 30,97,564, including 15,92,449 males and 15,05,115 females. In urban areas, it is 3,07,995, including 1,60,093 males and 1,47,902 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Rae Bareli district is 4,82,517, including 2,50,501 boys and 2,32,016 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,47,627, including 2,32,224 boys and 2,15,403 girls. In urban areas, it is 34,890, including 18,277 boys and 16,613 girls.
  • Literate population in Rae Bareli district is around 19,65,843, including 11,65,965 males and 7,99,878 females. In rural areas, it is 17,50,026, including 10,46,389 males and 7,03,637 females. In urban areas, it is 2,15,817, including 1,19,576 males and 96,241 females.
  • Illiterate population in Rae Bareli district is about 14,39,716, including 5,86,577 males and 8,53,139 females. In rural areas, it is 13,47,538, including 5,46,060 males and 8,01,478 females. In urban areas, it is 92,178, including 40,517 males and 51,661 females.
  • There are about 6,19,707 households in Rae Bareli district, including 5,65,776 in rural areas and 53,931 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Rae Bareli. 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 10,30,367 9,84,420 45,947
SC Male Population 5,26,735 5,02,718 24,017
SC Female Population 5,03,632 4,81,702 21,930
Total ST Population 1,756 1,425 331
ST Male Population 876 705 171
ST Female Population 880 720 160
Population Density 739 / km² 683 / km² 4,027 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rae Bareli district is approximately 10,30,367, including 5,26,735 males and 5,03,632 females. In rural areas, it is 9,84,420, including 5,02,718 males and 4,81,702 females. In urban areas, it is 45,947, including 24,017 males and 21,930 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rae Bareli district is about 1,756, including 876 males and 880 females. In rural areas, it is 1,425, including 705 males and 720 females. In urban areas, it is 331, including 171 males and 160 females.
  • Overall population density of Rae Bareli district is around 739 people per km². Rural areas have about 683 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,027 people per km².