Nanded
Nanded is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Nanded is 10,528 km² including 10,286.69 km² rural area and 241.31 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Nanded has a population of 33,61,292 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,13,898 while rural population is 24,47,394. Nanded has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 319.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,65,434 houses in the district, including 1,71,093 urban houses and 4,94,341 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,541 villages in nanded district.
The Nanded 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.
Kinwat is the largest tehsil in nanded district covering area of 1531.88 km² while Ardhapur is the smallest tehsil in nanded district covering area of 300.65 km². Nanded is the most populous whereas Dharmabad is the least populous tehsil in nanded district. There are 16 tehsils in Nanded district. Here is the list of all Nanded Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nanded District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardhapur | 301 | 1,09,332 |
| 2 | Bhokar | 708 | 1,38,313 |
| 3 | Biloli | 590 | 1,70,159 |
| 4 | Deglur | 690 | 2,27,862 |
| 5 | Dharmabad | 339 | 96,776 |
| 6 | Hadgaon | 1,055 | 2,59,986 |
| 7 | Himayatnagar | 474 | 1,09,727 |
| 8 | Kandhar | 807 | 2,48,870 |
| 9 | Kinwat | 1,532 | 2,47,786 |
| 10 | Loha | 868 | 2,41,885 |
| 11 | Mahoor | 519 | 99,940 |
| 12 | Mudkhed | 336 | 1,15,696 |
| 13 | Mukhed | 953 | 2,93,885 |
| 14 | Naigaon | 579 | 1,82,868 |
| 15 | Nanded | 403 | 7,19,188 |
| 16 | Umri | 373 | 99,019 |
Population of Nanded District
The population of Nanded 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 Nanded, 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 | 33,61,292 | 24,47,394 | 9,13,898 |
| Total Male Population | 17,30,075 | 12,58,160 | 4,71,915 |
| Total Female Population | 16,31,217 | 11,89,234 | 4,41,983 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,59,572 | 3,41,023 | 1,18,549 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,40,620 | 1,78,075 | 62,545 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,18,952 | 1,62,948 | 56,004 |
| Literate Population | 21,89,425 | 15,29,317 | 6,60,108 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,55,222 | 8,92,050 | 3,63,172 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,34,203 | 6,37,267 | 2,96,936 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,71,867 | 9,18,077 | 2,53,790 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,74,853 | 3,66,110 | 1,08,743 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,97,014 | 5,51,967 | 1,45,047 |
| Households | 6,65,434 | 4,94,341 | 1,71,093 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nanded. 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 | 6,40,483 | 4,73,434 | 1,67,049 |
| SC Male Population | 3,28,797 | 2,43,159 | 85,638 |
| SC Female Population | 3,11,686 | 2,30,275 | 81,411 |
| Total ST Population | 2,81,695 | 2,41,712 | 39,983 |
| ST Male Population | 1,43,892 | 1,23,467 | 20,425 |
| ST Female Population | 1,37,803 | 1,18,245 | 19,558 |
| Population Density | 319 / km² | 238 / km² | 3,787 / km² |