Champawat
Champawat is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Champawat district is 1,766 km², which includes 1,752.96 km² of rural area and 13.04 km² of urban area. There are about 662 villages in Champawat district.
For administrative convenience, Champawat 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 4 tehsils in Champawat district. Here is the list of all Champawat Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Champawat District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champawat | 526 | 54,524 |
| 2 | Lohaghat | 430 | 86,477 |
| 3 | Pati | 339 | 45,504 |
| 4 | Poornagiri | 471 | 73,143 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Champawat is the largest tehsil in champawat district by area, while Lohaghat is the largest by population. Pati is the smallest tehsil in champawat district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Champawat | Lohaghat |
| Smallest Tehsil | Pati | Pati |
Population of Champawat District
The population of Champawat 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 Champawat, 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 | 2,59,648 | 2,21,305 | 38,343 |
| Total Male Population | 1,31,125 | 1,10,842 | 20,283 |
| Total Female Population | 1,28,523 | 1,10,463 | 18,060 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,028 | 32,342 | 4,686 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,766 | 17,198 | 2,568 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,262 | 15,144 | 2,118 |
| Literate Population | 1,77,726 | 1,49,910 | 27,816 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,02,015 | 86,379 | 15,636 |
| Literate Female Population | 75,711 | 63,531 | 12,180 |
| Illiterate Population | 81,922 | 71,395 | 10,527 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,110 | 24,463 | 4,647 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 52,812 | 46,932 | 5,880 |
| Households | 53,953 | 45,741 | 8,212 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Champawat district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Champawat district is 2,59,648, including 1,31,125 males and 1,28,523 females. In rural areas, it is 2,21,305, including 1,10,842 males and 1,10,463 females. In urban areas, it is 38,343, including 20,283 males and 18,060 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Champawat district is 37,028, including 19,766 boys and 17,262 girls. In rural areas, it is 32,342, including 17,198 boys and 15,144 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,686, including 2,568 boys and 2,118 girls.
- Literate population in Champawat district is around 1,77,726, including 1,02,015 males and 75,711 females. In rural areas, it is 1,49,910, including 86,379 males and 63,531 females. In urban areas, it is 27,816, including 15,636 males and 12,180 females.
- Illiterate population in Champawat district is about 81,922, including 29,110 males and 52,812 females. In rural areas, it is 71,395, including 24,463 males and 46,932 females. In urban areas, it is 10,527, including 4,647 males and 5,880 females.
- There are about 53,953 households in Champawat district, including 45,741 in rural areas and 8,212 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Champawat. 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 | 47,383 | 41,725 | 5,658 |
| SC Male Population | 24,188 | 21,262 | 2,926 |
| SC Female Population | 23,195 | 20,463 | 2,732 |
| Total ST Population | 1,339 | 1,084 | 255 |
| ST Male Population | 777 | 640 | 137 |
| ST Female Population | 562 | 444 | 118 |
| Population Density | 147 / km² | 126 / km² | 2,940 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Champawat district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Champawat district is approximately 47,383, including 24,188 males and 23,195 females. In rural areas, it is 41,725, including 21,262 males and 20,463 females. In urban areas, it is 5,658, including 2,926 males and 2,732 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Champawat district is about 1,339, including 777 males and 562 females. In rural areas, it is 1,084, including 640 males and 444 females. In urban areas, it is 255, including 137 males and 118 females.
- Overall population density of Champawat district is around 147 people per km². Rural areas have about 126 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,940 people per km².