Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Rudraprayag district is 1,984 km², which includes 1,971.25 km² of rural area and 12.75 km² of urban area. There are about 653 villages in Rudraprayag district.
For administrative convenience, Rudraprayag 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 Rudraprayag district. Here is the list of all Rudraprayag Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Rudraprayag District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ukhimath is the largest tehsil in rudraprayag district, covering an area of 1125.41 km², while Rudraprayag is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 354.20 km². Rudraprayag is the most populous, whereas Jakholi is the least populous tehsil in rudraprayag district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ukhimath | Rudraprayag |
| Smallest Tehsil | Rudraprayag | Rudraprayag |
Population of Rudraprayag District
The population of Rudraprayag 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 Rudraprayag, 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 | 2,42,285 | 2,32,360 | 9,925 |
| Total Male Population | 1,14,589 | 1,08,740 | 5,849 |
| Total Female Population | 1,27,696 | 1,23,620 | 4,076 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,046 | 30,995 | 1,051 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,823 | 16,240 | 583 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,223 | 14,755 | 468 |
| Literate Population | 1,70,933 | 1,62,944 | 7,989 |
| Literate Male Population | 91,803 | 86,853 | 4,950 |
| Literate Female Population | 79,130 | 76,091 | 3,039 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,352 | 69,416 | 1,936 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,786 | 21,887 | 899 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 48,566 | 47,529 | 1,037 |
| Households | 53,542 | 50,882 | 2,660 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Rudraprayag district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Rudraprayag district is 2,42,285, including 1,14,589 males and 1,27,696 females. In rural areas, it is 2,32,360, including 1,08,740 males and 1,23,620 females. In urban areas, it is 9,925, including 5,849 males and 4,076 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Rudraprayag district is 32,046, including 16,823 boys and 15,223 girls. In rural areas, it is 30,995, including 16,240 boys and 14,755 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,051, including 583 boys and 468 girls.
- Literate population in Rudraprayag district is around 1,70,933, including 91,803 males and 79,130 females. In rural areas, it is 1,62,944, including 86,853 males and 76,091 females. In urban areas, it is 7,989, including 4,950 males and 3,039 females.
- Illiterate population in Rudraprayag district is about 71,352, including 22,786 males and 48,566 females. In rural areas, it is 69,416, including 21,887 males and 47,529 females. In urban areas, it is 1,936, including 899 males and 1,037 females.
- There are about 53,542 households in Rudraprayag district, including 50,882 in rural areas and 2,660 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Rudraprayag. 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 | 47,679 | 46,279 | 1,400 |
| SC Male Population | 23,585 | 22,823 | 762 |
| SC Female Population | 24,094 | 23,456 | 638 |
| Total ST Population | 386 | 309 | 77 |
| ST Male Population | 217 | 169 | 48 |
| ST Female Population | 169 | 140 | 29 |
| Population Density | 122 / km² | 118 / km² | 778 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Rudraprayag district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rudraprayag district is approximately 47,679, including 23,585 males and 24,094 females. In rural areas, it is 46,279, including 22,823 males and 23,456 females. In urban areas, it is 1,400, including 762 males and 638 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rudraprayag district is about 386, including 217 males and 169 females. In rural areas, it is 309, including 169 males and 140 females. In urban areas, it is 77, including 48 males and 29 females.
- Overall population density of Rudraprayag district is around 122 people per km². Rural areas have about 118 people per km². Urban areas have about 778 people per km².