Bhandara Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bhandara district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Bhandara
Bhandara comprises 864 villages, of which 771 are inhabited and 93 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,78,076, spread across 4,087 square kilometers.
| Villages | 864(771 inhabited • 93 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 2,78,076 |
| Total Area | 4,087 km² |
Bhandara Urban & Rural Population
Bhandara had 2,33,831 people in urban areas (19.5%) and 9,66,503 people in rural areas (80.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,66,503 | 80.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,33,831 | 19.5% |
| Total | 12,00,334 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bhandara
The total population comprises 6,05,520 males (50.4%) and 5,94,814 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 982 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,87,484 | 1,18,036 | 6,05,520 |
| 👩 Female | 4,79,019 | 1,15,795 | 5,94,814 |
Literacy Rate in Bhandara
The literacy rate is 74.97%. Male literacy stands at 80.71% while female literacy is 69.12%, indicating a gender gap of 11.59 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,99,860.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,88,442 | 1,00,267 | 4,88,709 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,19,886 | 91,265 | 4,11,151 |
| Total Literate | 7,08,328 | 1,91,532 | 8,99,860 |
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About Bhandara Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bhandara in Maharashtra has a total population of 12,00,334 with a literacy rate of 74.97% and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bhandara district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.