Shrawasti
Shrawasti is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Shrawasti district is 1,640 km², which includes 1,633.78 km² of rural area and 6.22 km² of urban area. There are about 509 villages in Shrawasti district.
For administrative convenience, Shrawasti 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 2 tehsils in Shrawasti district. Here is the list of all Shrawasti Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shrawasti District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bhinga is the largest tehsil in shrawasti district by both area and population. Ikauna is the smallest tehsil in shrawasti district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bhinga | Bhinga |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ikauna | Ikauna |
Population of Shrawasti District
The population of Shrawasti 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 Shrawasti, 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 | 11,17,361 | 10,78,712 | 38,649 |
| Total Male Population | 5,93,897 | 5,73,681 | 20,216 |
| Total Female Population | 5,23,464 | 5,05,031 | 18,433 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,11,706 | 2,05,898 | 5,808 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,09,818 | 1,06,836 | 2,982 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,01,888 | 99,062 | 2,826 |
| Literate Population | 4,23,313 | 4,02,379 | 20,934 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,76,700 | 2,64,837 | 11,863 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,46,613 | 1,37,542 | 9,071 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,94,048 | 6,76,333 | 17,715 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,17,197 | 3,08,844 | 8,353 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,76,851 | 3,67,489 | 9,362 |
| Households | 1,88,289 | 1,82,331 | 5,958 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Shrawasti district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Shrawasti district is 11,17,361, including 5,93,897 males and 5,23,464 females. In rural areas, it is 10,78,712, including 5,73,681 males and 5,05,031 females. In urban areas, it is 38,649, including 20,216 males and 18,433 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Shrawasti district is 2,11,706, including 1,09,818 boys and 1,01,888 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,05,898, including 1,06,836 boys and 99,062 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,808, including 2,982 boys and 2,826 girls.
- Literate population in Shrawasti district is around 4,23,313, including 2,76,700 males and 1,46,613 females. In rural areas, it is 4,02,379, including 2,64,837 males and 1,37,542 females. In urban areas, it is 20,934, including 11,863 males and 9,071 females.
- Illiterate population in Shrawasti district is about 6,94,048, including 3,17,197 males and 3,76,851 females. In rural areas, it is 6,76,333, including 3,08,844 males and 3,67,489 females. In urban areas, it is 17,715, including 8,353 males and 9,362 females.
- There are about 1,88,289 households in Shrawasti district, including 1,82,331 in rural areas and 5,958 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shrawasti. 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 | 1,89,334 | 1,87,982 | 1,352 |
| SC Male Population | 1,01,785 | 1,01,060 | 725 |
| SC Female Population | 87,549 | 86,922 | 627 |
| Total ST Population | 5,534 | 5,517 | 17 |
| ST Male Population | 2,889 | 2,882 | 7 |
| ST Female Population | 2,645 | 2,635 | 10 |
| Population Density | 681 / km² | 660 / km² | 6,214 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Shrawasti district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shrawasti district is approximately 1,89,334, including 1,01,785 males and 87,549 females. In rural areas, it is 1,87,982, including 1,01,060 males and 86,922 females. In urban areas, it is 1,352, including 725 males and 627 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shrawasti district is about 5,534, including 2,889 males and 2,645 females. In rural areas, it is 5,517, including 2,882 males and 2,635 females. In urban areas, it is 17, including 7 males and 10 females.
- Overall population density of Shrawasti district is around 681 people per km². Rural areas have about 660 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,214 people per km².