Kolhapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kolhapur district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Kolhapur
Kolhapur comprises 1,216 villages, of which 1,195 are inhabited and 21 are uninhabited. There are 23 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,40,240, spread across 7,685 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,216(1,195 inhabited • 21 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 23 |
| Households | 8,40,240 |
| Total Area | 7,685 km² |
Kolhapur Urban & Rural Population
Kolhapur had 12,30,009 people in urban areas (31.7%) and 26,45,992 people in rural areas (68.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 26,45,992 | 68.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 12,30,009 | 31.7% |
| Total | 38,76,001 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kolhapur
The total population comprises 19,80,658 males (51.1%) and 18,95,343 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 957 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,48,815 | 6,31,843 | 19,80,658 |
| 👩 Female | 12,97,177 | 5,98,166 | 18,95,343 |
Literacy Rate in Kolhapur
The literacy rate is 72.91%. Male literacy stands at 78.75% while female literacy is 66.8%, indicating a gender gap of 11.95 percentage points. The total literate population is 28,25,845.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,39,715 | 5,20,045 | 15,59,760 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,14,154 | 4,51,931 | 12,66,085 |
| Total Literate | 18,53,869 | 9,71,976 | 28,25,845 |
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About Kolhapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kolhapur in Maharashtra has a total population of 38,76,001 with a literacy rate of 72.91% and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kolhapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.