Latur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Latur district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Latur
Latur comprises 948 villages, of which 928 are inhabited and 20 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,81,572, spread across 7,157 square kilometers.
| Villages | 948(928 inhabited • 20 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 4,81,572 |
| Total Area | 7,157 km² |
Latur Urban & Rural Population
Latur had 6,24,980 people in urban areas (25.5%) and 18,29,216 people in rural areas (74.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 18,29,216 | 74.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,24,980 | 25.5% |
| Total | 24,54,196 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Latur
The total population comprises 12,73,140 males (51.9%) and 11,81,056 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 928 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 9,49,707 | 3,23,433 | 12,73,140 |
| 👩 Female | 8,79,509 | 3,01,547 | 11,81,056 |
Literacy Rate in Latur
The literacy rate is 67.26%. Male literacy stands at 73.24% while female literacy is 60.81%, indicating a gender gap of 12.43 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,50,672.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,83,249 | 2,49,183 | 9,32,432 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,11,596 | 2,06,644 | 7,18,240 |
| Total Literate | 11,94,845 | 4,55,827 | 16,50,672 |
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About Latur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Latur in Maharashtra has a total population of 24,54,196 with a literacy rate of 67.26% and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Latur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.