Ahmadnagar
Ahmadnagar is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Ahmadnagar is 17,048 km² including 16,581.43 km² rural area and 466.57 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Ahmadnagar has a population of 45,43,159 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,12,617 while rural population is 36,30,542. Ahmadnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 266.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,30,024 houses in the district, including 1,90,941 urban houses and 7,39,083 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,581 villages in ahmadnagar district.
The Ahmadnagar district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Parner is the largest tehsil in ahmadnagar district covering area of 1856.80 km² while Shrirampur is the smallest tehsil in ahmadnagar district covering area of 551.62 km². Nagar is the most populous whereas Jamkhed is the least populous tehsil in ahmadnagar district. There are 14 tehsils in Ahmadnagar district. Here is the list of all Ahmadnagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ahmadnagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akola | 1,486 | 2,91,950 |
| 2 | Jamkhed | 882 | 1,58,380 |
| 3 | Karjat | 1,492 | 2,35,792 |
| 4 | Kopargaon | 735 | 3,02,452 |
| 5 | Nagar | 1,519 | 6,84,044 |
| 6 | Nevasa | 1,287 | 3,57,829 |
| 7 | Parner | 1,857 | 2,74,167 |
| 8 | Pathardi | 1,196 | 2,58,109 |
| 9 | Rahta | 650 | 3,20,485 |
| 10 | Rahuri | 1,017 | 3,22,823 |
| 11 | Sangamner | 1,692 | 4,87,939 |
| 12 | Shevgaon | 1,081 | 2,45,714 |
| 13 | Shrigonda | 1,603 | 3,15,975 |
| 14 | Shrirampur | 552 | 2,87,500 |
Population of Ahmadnagar District
The population of Ahmadnagar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Ahmadnagar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,43,159 | 36,30,542 | 9,12,617 |
| Total Male Population | 23,42,825 | 18,72,907 | 4,69,918 |
| Total Female Population | 22,00,334 | 17,57,635 | 4,42,699 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,56,014 | 4,50,473 | 1,05,541 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,00,238 | 2,43,665 | 56,573 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,55,776 | 2,06,808 | 48,968 |
| Literate Population | 31,51,890 | 24,45,147 | 7,06,743 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,73,355 | 13,92,891 | 3,80,464 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,78,535 | 10,52,256 | 3,26,279 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,91,269 | 11,85,395 | 2,05,874 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,69,470 | 4,80,016 | 89,454 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,21,799 | 7,05,379 | 1,16,420 |
| Households | 9,30,024 | 7,39,083 | 1,90,941 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ahmadnagar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,73,698 | 4,43,302 | 1,30,396 |
| SC Male Population | 2,91,521 | 2,25,820 | 65,701 |
| SC Female Population | 2,82,177 | 2,17,482 | 64,695 |
| Total ST Population | 3,78,230 | 3,54,975 | 23,255 |
| ST Male Population | 1,91,165 | 1,79,133 | 12,032 |
| ST Female Population | 1,87,065 | 1,75,842 | 11,223 |
| Population Density | 267 / km² | 219 / km² | 1,956 / km² |