Dhule
Dhule is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Dhule district is 7,195 km², which includes 7,078.33 km² of rural area and 116.67 km² of urban area. There are about 674 villages in Dhule district.
For administrative convenience, Dhule district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 4 tehsils in Dhule district. Here is the list of all Dhule Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dhule District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhule | 1,972 | 8,40,655 |
| 2 | Sakri | 2,410 | 4,64,913 |
| 3 | Shirpur | 1,511 | 4,22,137 |
| 4 | Sindkhede | 1,303 | 3,23,157 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sakri is the largest tehsil in dhule district by area, while Dhule is the largest by population. Sindkhede is the smallest tehsil in dhule district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sakri | Dhule |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sindkhede | Sindkhede |
Population of Dhule District
The population of Dhule 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 Dhule, 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 | 20,50,862 | 14,79,826 | 5,71,036 |
| Total Male Population | 10,54,031 | 7,58,916 | 2,95,115 |
| Total Female Population | 9,96,831 | 7,20,910 | 2,75,921 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,73,507 | 2,06,036 | 67,471 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,44,121 | 1,08,085 | 36,036 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,29,386 | 97,951 | 31,435 |
| Literate Population | 12,93,916 | 8,57,440 | 4,36,476 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,23,388 | 4,89,478 | 2,33,910 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,70,528 | 3,67,962 | 2,02,566 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,56,946 | 6,22,386 | 1,34,560 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,30,643 | 2,69,438 | 61,205 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,26,303 | 3,52,948 | 73,355 |
| Households | 4,08,874 | 2,96,717 | 1,12,157 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dhule district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dhule district is 20,50,862, including 10,54,031 males and 9,96,831 females. In rural areas, it is 14,79,826, including 7,58,916 males and 7,20,910 females. In urban areas, it is 5,71,036, including 2,95,115 males and 2,75,921 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dhule district is 2,73,507, including 1,44,121 boys and 1,29,386 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,06,036, including 1,08,085 boys and 97,951 girls. In urban areas, it is 67,471, including 36,036 boys and 31,435 girls.
- Literate population in Dhule district is around 12,93,916, including 7,23,388 males and 5,70,528 females. In rural areas, it is 8,57,440, including 4,89,478 males and 3,67,962 females. In urban areas, it is 4,36,476, including 2,33,910 males and 2,02,566 females.
- Illiterate population in Dhule district is about 7,56,946, including 3,30,643 males and 4,26,303 females. In rural areas, it is 6,22,386, including 2,69,438 males and 3,52,948 females. In urban areas, it is 1,34,560, including 61,205 males and 73,355 females.
- There are about 4,08,874 households in Dhule district, including 2,96,717 in rural areas and 1,12,157 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dhule. 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 | 1,27,571 | 82,299 | 45,272 |
| SC Male Population | 65,068 | 42,087 | 22,981 |
| SC Female Population | 62,503 | 40,212 | 22,291 |
| Total ST Population | 6,47,315 | 6,07,824 | 39,491 |
| ST Male Population | 3,27,034 | 3,06,730 | 20,304 |
| ST Female Population | 3,20,281 | 3,01,094 | 19,187 |
| Population Density | 285 / km² | 209 / km² | 4,894 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dhule district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhule district is approximately 1,27,571, including 65,068 males and 62,503 females. In rural areas, it is 82,299, including 42,087 males and 40,212 females. In urban areas, it is 45,272, including 22,981 males and 22,291 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhule district is about 6,47,315, including 3,27,034 males and 3,20,281 females. In rural areas, it is 6,07,824, including 3,06,730 males and 3,01,094 females. In urban areas, it is 39,491, including 20,304 males and 19,187 females.
- Overall population density of Dhule district is around 285 people per km². Rural areas have about 209 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,894 people per km².