Bageshwar
Bageshwar is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Bageshwar district is 2,241 km², which includes 2,235.50 km² of rural area and 5.50 km² of urban area. There are about 874 villages in Bageshwar district.
For administrative convenience, Bageshwar 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 3 tehsils in Bageshwar district. Here is the list of all Bageshwar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bageshwar District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kapkot is the largest tehsil in bageshwar district by area, while Bageshwar is the largest by population. Kanda is the smallest tehsil in bageshwar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kapkot | Bageshwar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kanda | Kanda |
Population of Bageshwar District
The population of Bageshwar 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 Bageshwar, 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 | 2,59,898 | 2,50,819 | 9,079 |
| Total Male Population | 1,24,326 | 1,19,615 | 4,711 |
| Total Female Population | 1,35,572 | 1,31,204 | 4,368 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,560 | 34,545 | 1,015 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,679 | 18,129 | 550 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,881 | 16,416 | 465 |
| Literate Population | 1,79,483 | 1,72,166 | 7,317 |
| Literate Male Population | 97,546 | 93,588 | 3,958 |
| Literate Female Population | 81,937 | 78,578 | 3,359 |
| Illiterate Population | 80,415 | 78,653 | 1,762 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,780 | 26,027 | 753 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 53,635 | 52,626 | 1,009 |
| Households | 58,046 | 55,992 | 2,054 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bageshwar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bageshwar district is 2,59,898, including 1,24,326 males and 1,35,572 females. In rural areas, it is 2,50,819, including 1,19,615 males and 1,31,204 females. In urban areas, it is 9,079, including 4,711 males and 4,368 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bageshwar district is 35,560, including 18,679 boys and 16,881 girls. In rural areas, it is 34,545, including 18,129 boys and 16,416 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,015, including 550 boys and 465 girls.
- Literate population in Bageshwar district is around 1,79,483, including 97,546 males and 81,937 females. In rural areas, it is 1,72,166, including 93,588 males and 78,578 females. In urban areas, it is 7,317, including 3,958 males and 3,359 females.
- Illiterate population in Bageshwar district is about 80,415, including 26,780 males and 53,635 females. In rural areas, it is 78,653, including 26,027 males and 52,626 females. In urban areas, it is 1,762, including 753 males and 1,009 females.
- There are about 58,046 households in Bageshwar district, including 55,992 in rural areas and 2,054 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bageshwar. 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 | 72,061 | 69,842 | 2,219 |
| SC Male Population | 35,623 | 34,489 | 1,134 |
| SC Female Population | 36,438 | 35,353 | 1,085 |
| Total ST Population | 1,982 | 1,874 | 108 |
| ST Male Population | 971 | 916 | 55 |
| ST Female Population | 1,011 | 958 | 53 |
| Population Density | 116 / km² | 112 / km² | 1,651 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bageshwar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bageshwar district is approximately 72,061, including 35,623 males and 36,438 females. In rural areas, it is 69,842, including 34,489 males and 35,353 females. In urban areas, it is 2,219, including 1,134 males and 1,085 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bageshwar district is about 1,982, including 971 males and 1,011 females. In rural areas, it is 1,874, including 916 males and 958 females. In urban areas, it is 108, including 55 males and 53 females.
- Overall population density of Bageshwar district is around 116 people per km². Rural areas have about 112 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,651 people per km².