Aurangabad
Aurangabad is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Aurangabad is 10,131 km² including 9,821.54 km² rural area and 309.35 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Aurangabad has a population of 37,01,282 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,20,170 while rural population is 20,81,112. Aurangabad has a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 365.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,51,915 houses in the district, including 3,30,965 urban houses and 4,20,950 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,314 villages in aurangabad district.
The Aurangabad 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.
Vaijapur is the largest tehsil in aurangabad district covering area of 1531.48 km² while Khuldabad is the smallest tehsil in aurangabad district covering area of 511.89 km². Aurangabad is the most populous whereas Soegaon is the least populous tehsil in aurangabad district. There are 9 tehsils in Aurangabad district. Here is the list of all Aurangabad Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Aurangabad District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurangabad | 1,306 | 15,90,374 |
| 2 | Gangapur | 1,299 | 3,58,155 |
| 3 | Kannad | 1,501 | 3,41,019 |
| 4 | Khuldabad | 512 | 1,18,328 |
| 5 | Paithan | 1,426 | 3,47,973 |
| 6 | Phulambri | 719 | 1,61,012 |
| 7 | Sillod | 1,190 | 3,59,963 |
| 8 | Soegaon | 654 | 1,13,087 |
| 9 | Vaijapur | 1,531 | 3,11,371 |
Population of Aurangabad District
The population of Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad, 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 | 37,01,282 | 20,81,112 | 16,20,170 |
| Total Male Population | 19,24,469 | 10,81,825 | 8,42,644 |
| Total Female Population | 17,76,813 | 9,99,287 | 7,77,526 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,32,659 | 3,06,364 | 2,26,295 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,86,721 | 1,65,510 | 1,21,211 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,45,938 | 1,40,854 | 1,05,084 |
| Literate Population | 25,03,837 | 12,93,330 | 12,10,507 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,30,936 | 7,68,411 | 6,62,525 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,72,901 | 5,24,919 | 5,47,982 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,97,445 | 7,87,782 | 4,09,663 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,93,533 | 3,13,414 | 1,80,119 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,03,912 | 4,74,368 | 2,29,544 |
| Households | 7,51,915 | 4,20,950 | 3,30,965 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Aurangabad. 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 | 5,39,368 | 2,46,659 | 2,92,709 |
| SC Male Population | 2,77,228 | 1,26,700 | 1,50,528 |
| SC Female Population | 2,62,140 | 1,19,959 | 1,42,181 |
| Total ST Population | 1,43,366 | 1,18,070 | 25,296 |
| ST Male Population | 73,876 | 60,537 | 13,339 |
| ST Female Population | 69,490 | 57,533 | 11,957 |
| Population Density | 365 / km² | 212 / km² | 5,237 / km² |