Ratnagiri Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri comprises 1,537 villages, of which 1,531 are inhabited and 6 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,97,115, spread across 8,208 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,537(1,531 inhabited • 6 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 3,97,115 |
| Total Area | 8,208 km² |
Ratnagiri Urban & Rural Population
Ratnagiri had 2,63,723 people in urban areas (16.3%) and 13,51,346 people in rural areas (83.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,51,346 | 83.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,63,723 | 16.3% |
| Total | 16,15,069 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ratnagiri
The total population comprises 7,61,121 males (47.1%) and 8,53,948 females (52.9%). The sex ratio is 1122 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,30,213 | 1,30,908 | 7,61,121 |
| 👩 Female | 7,21,133 | 1,32,815 | 8,53,948 |
Literacy Rate in Ratnagiri
The literacy rate is 74.26%. Male literacy stands at 81.33% while female literacy is 67.96%, indicating a gender gap of 13.37 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,99,392.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,07,199 | 1,11,813 | 6,19,012 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,72,158 | 1,08,222 | 5,80,380 |
| Total Literate | 9,79,357 | 2,20,035 | 11,99,392 |
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About Ratnagiri Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ratnagiri in Maharashtra has a total population of 16,15,069 with a literacy rate of 74.26% and a sex ratio of 1122 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ratnagiri district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.