Nandurbar
Nandurbar is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Nandurbar district is 5,955 km², which includes 5,894.95 km² of rural area and 60.05 km² of urban area. There are about 930 villages in Nandurbar district.
For administrative convenience, Nandurbar 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 6 tehsils in Nandurbar district. Here is the list of all Nandurbar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nandurbar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkalkuwa | 936 | 2,45,861 |
| 2 | Akrani | 1,282 | 1,95,754 |
| 3 | Nandurbar | 1,054 | 3,67,446 |
| 4 | Nawapur | 1,045 | 2,71,852 |
| 5 | Shahade | 1,183 | 4,07,728 |
| 6 | Talode | 455 | 1,59,654 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Akrani is the largest tehsil in nandurbar district by area, while Shahade is the largest by population. Talode is the smallest tehsil in nandurbar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Akrani | Shahade |
| Smallest Tehsil | Talode | Talode |
Population of Nandurbar District
The population of Nandurbar 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 Nandurbar, 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 | 16,48,295 | 13,72,821 | 2,75,474 |
| Total Male Population | 8,33,170 | 6,87,671 | 1,45,499 |
| Total Female Population | 8,15,125 | 6,85,150 | 1,29,975 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,40,222 | 2,07,516 | 32,706 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,23,582 | 1,06,233 | 17,349 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,16,640 | 1,01,283 | 15,357 |
| Literate Population | 9,06,509 | 6,96,260 | 2,10,249 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,12,099 | 3,95,314 | 1,16,785 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,94,410 | 3,00,946 | 93,464 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,41,786 | 6,76,561 | 65,225 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,21,071 | 2,92,357 | 28,714 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,20,715 | 3,84,204 | 36,511 |
| Households | 3,23,521 | 2,72,783 | 50,738 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nandurbar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Nandurbar district is 16,48,295, including 8,33,170 males and 8,15,125 females. In rural areas, it is 13,72,821, including 6,87,671 males and 6,85,150 females. In urban areas, it is 2,75,474, including 1,45,499 males and 1,29,975 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Nandurbar district is 2,40,222, including 1,23,582 boys and 1,16,640 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,07,516, including 1,06,233 boys and 1,01,283 girls. In urban areas, it is 32,706, including 17,349 boys and 15,357 girls.
- Literate population in Nandurbar district is around 9,06,509, including 5,12,099 males and 3,94,410 females. In rural areas, it is 6,96,260, including 3,95,314 males and 3,00,946 females. In urban areas, it is 2,10,249, including 1,16,785 males and 93,464 females.
- Illiterate population in Nandurbar district is about 7,41,786, including 3,21,071 males and 4,20,715 females. In rural areas, it is 6,76,561, including 2,92,357 males and 3,84,204 females. In urban areas, it is 65,225, including 28,714 males and 36,511 females.
- There are about 3,23,521 households in Nandurbar district, including 2,72,783 in rural areas and 50,738 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nandurbar. 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 | 47,985 | 30,550 | 17,435 |
| SC Male Population | 24,273 | 15,453 | 8,820 |
| SC Female Population | 23,712 | 15,097 | 8,615 |
| Total ST Population | 11,41,933 | 10,94,302 | 47,631 |
| ST Male Population | 5,68,026 | 5,44,172 | 23,854 |
| ST Female Population | 5,73,907 | 5,50,130 | 23,777 |
| Population Density | 277 / km² | 233 / km² | 4,587 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nandurbar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nandurbar district is approximately 47,985, including 24,273 males and 23,712 females. In rural areas, it is 30,550, including 15,453 males and 15,097 females. In urban areas, it is 17,435, including 8,820 males and 8,615 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nandurbar district is about 11,41,933, including 5,68,026 males and 5,73,907 females. In rural areas, it is 10,94,302, including 5,44,172 males and 5,50,130 females. In urban areas, it is 47,631, including 23,854 males and 23,777 females.
- Overall population density of Nandurbar district is around 277 people per km². Rural areas have about 233 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,587 people per km².