Sitapur
Sitapur is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Sitapur district is 5,743 km², which includes 5,636.33 km² of rural area and 106.67 km² of urban area. There are about 2,317 villages in Sitapur district.
For administrative convenience, Sitapur 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.
Misrikh is the largest tehsil in sitapur district by both area and population. Sidhauli is the smallest tehsil in sitapur district by both area and population. There are 6 tehsils in Sitapur district. Here is the list of all Sitapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sitapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biswan | 968 | 7,50,529 |
| 2 | Laharpur | 965 | 7,53,419 |
| 3 | Mahmudabad | 807 | 5,95,252 |
| 4 | Misrikh | 1,393 | 9,26,201 |
| 5 | Sidhauli | 763 | 5,69,117 |
| 6 | Sitapur | 848 | 8,89,474 |
Population of Sitapur District
The population of Sitapur 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 Sitapur, 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 | 44,83,992 | 39,53,208 | 5,30,784 |
| Total Male Population | 23,75,264 | 20,98,123 | 2,77,141 |
| Total Female Population | 21,08,728 | 18,55,085 | 2,53,643 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,47,558 | 6,76,004 | 71,554 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,87,417 | 3,50,180 | 37,237 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,60,141 | 3,25,824 | 34,317 |
| Literate Population | 22,83,733 | 19,52,518 | 3,31,215 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,97,702 | 12,14,326 | 1,83,376 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,86,031 | 7,38,192 | 1,47,839 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,00,259 | 20,00,690 | 1,99,569 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,77,562 | 8,83,797 | 93,765 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,22,697 | 11,16,893 | 1,05,804 |
| Households | 8,01,764 | 7,14,655 | 87,109 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sitapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sitapur district is 44,83,992, including 23,75,264 males and 21,08,728 females. In rural areas, it is 39,53,208, including 20,98,123 males and 18,55,085 females. In urban areas, it is 5,30,784, including 2,77,141 males and 2,53,643 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sitapur district is 7,47,558, including 3,87,417 boys and 3,60,141 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,76,004, including 3,50,180 boys and 3,25,824 girls. In urban areas, it is 71,554, including 37,237 boys and 34,317 girls.
- Literate population in Sitapur district is around 22,83,733, including 13,97,702 males and 8,86,031 females. In rural areas, it is 19,52,518, including 12,14,326 males and 7,38,192 females. In urban areas, it is 3,31,215, including 1,83,376 males and 1,47,839 females.
- Illiterate population in Sitapur district is about 22,00,259, including 9,77,562 males and 12,22,697 females. In rural areas, it is 20,00,690, including 8,83,797 males and 11,16,893 females. In urban areas, it is 1,99,569, including 93,765 males and 1,05,804 females.
- There are about 8,01,764 households in Sitapur district, including 7,14,655 in rural areas and 87,109 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sitapur. 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 | 14,46,427 | 13,93,577 | 52,850 |
| SC Male Population | 7,67,033 | 7,38,958 | 28,075 |
| SC Female Population | 6,79,394 | 6,54,619 | 24,775 |
| Total ST Population | 1,602 | 1,257 | 345 |
| ST Male Population | 833 | 667 | 166 |
| ST Female Population | 769 | 590 | 179 |
| Population Density | 781 / km² | 701 / km² | 4,976 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sitapur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sitapur district is approximately 14,46,427, including 7,67,033 males and 6,79,394 females. In rural areas, it is 13,93,577, including 7,38,958 males and 6,54,619 females. In urban areas, it is 52,850, including 28,075 males and 24,775 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sitapur district is about 1,602, including 833 males and 769 females. In rural areas, it is 1,257, including 667 males and 590 females. In urban areas, it is 345, including 166 males and 179 females.
- Overall population density of Sitapur district is around 781 people per km². Rural areas have about 701 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,976 people per km².