Mumbai

Mumbai is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Mumbai is 157 km². As per 2011 stats, Mumbai has a population of 30,85,411 peoples. The district has a population density of 19652 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,74,339 houses in the district.

Most of the districts in india are 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.

Population of Mumbai District

The population of Mumbai 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 Mumbai, 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 30,85,411 N/A 30,85,411
Total Male Population 16,84,608 N/A 16,84,608
Total Female Population 14,00,803 N/A 14,00,803
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,72,886 N/A 2,72,886
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,42,566 N/A 1,42,566
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,30,320 N/A 1,30,320
Literate Population 25,09,022 N/A 25,09,022
Literate Male Population 14,10,680 N/A 14,10,680
Literate Female Population 10,98,342 N/A 10,98,342
Illiterate Population 5,76,389 N/A 5,76,389
Illiterate Male Population 2,73,928 N/A 2,73,928
Illiterate Female Population 3,02,461 N/A 3,02,461
Households 6,74,339 N/A 6,74,339

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mumbai. 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 2,19,934 N/A 2,19,934
SC Male Population 1,11,564 N/A 1,11,564
SC Female Population 1,08,370 N/A 1,08,370
Total ST Population 25,093 N/A 25,093
ST Male Population 13,488 N/A 13,488
ST Female Population 11,605 N/A 11,605
Population Density 19,652 / km² N/A 19,652 / km²