Sindhudurg Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Sindhudurg
Sindhudurg comprises 748 villages, of which 740 are inhabited and 8 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,09,839, spread across 5,207 square kilometers.
| Villages | 748(740 inhabited • 8 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 2,09,839 |
| Total Area | 5,207 km² |
Sindhudurg Urban & Rural Population
Sindhudurg had 1,07,006 people in urban areas (12.6%) and 7,42,645 people in rural areas (87.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,42,645 | 87.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,07,006 | 12.6% |
| Total | 8,49,651 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sindhudurg
The total population comprises 4,17,332 males (49.1%) and 4,32,319 females (50.9%). The sex ratio is 1036 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,63,268 | 54,064 | 4,17,332 |
| 👩 Female | 3,79,377 | 52,942 | 4,32,319 |
Literacy Rate in Sindhudurg
The literacy rate is 78.39%. Male literacy stands at 83.46% while female literacy is 73.51%, indicating a gender gap of 9.95 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,66,067.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,02,111 | 46,178 | 3,48,289 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,74,162 | 43,616 | 3,17,778 |
| Total Literate | 5,76,273 | 89,794 | 6,66,067 |
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About Sindhudurg Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra has a total population of 8,49,651 with a literacy rate of 78.39% and a sex ratio of 1036 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sindhudurg district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.