Nashik
Nashik is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Nashik district is 15,530 km², which includes 14,882.79 km² of rural area and 647.21 km² of urban area. There are about 1,919 villages in Nashik district.
For administrative convenience, Nashik 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 15 tehsils in Nashik district. Here is the list of all Nashik Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nashik District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baglan | 1,453 | 3,74,435 |
| 2 | Chandvad | 953 | 2,35,849 |
| 3 | Deola | 548 | 1,44,522 |
| 4 | Dindori | 1,319 | 3,15,709 |
| 5 | Igatpuri | 867 | 2,53,513 |
| 6 | Kalwan | 864 | 2,08,362 |
| 7 | Malegaon | 1,818 | 9,55,594 |
| 8 | Nandgaon | 1,087 | 2,88,848 |
| 9 | Nashik | 891 | 17,55,491 |
| 10 | Niphad | 1,049 | 4,93,251 |
| 11 | Peint | 557 | 1,19,838 |
| 12 | Sinnar | 1,344 | 3,46,390 |
| 13 | Surgana | 821 | 1,75,816 |
| 14 | Trimbakeshwar | 900 | 1,68,423 |
| 15 | Yevla | 1,059 | 2,71,146 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Malegaon is the largest tehsil in nashik district, covering an area of 1818.44 km², while Deola is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 547.60 km². Nashik is the most populous, whereas Peint is the least populous tehsil in nashik district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Malegaon | Nashik |
| Smallest Tehsil | Deola | Deola |
Population of Nashik District
The population of Nashik 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 Nashik, 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 | 61,07,187 | 35,09,814 | 25,97,373 |
| Total Male Population | 31,57,186 | 18,04,712 | 13,52,474 |
| Total Female Population | 29,50,001 | 17,05,102 | 12,44,899 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,27,935 | 4,96,060 | 3,31,875 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,38,050 | 2,62,482 | 1,75,568 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,89,885 | 2,33,578 | 1,56,307 |
| Literate Population | 43,45,366 | 23,26,432 | 20,18,934 |
| Literate Male Population | 23,97,538 | 13,06,464 | 10,91,074 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,47,828 | 10,19,968 | 9,27,860 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,61,821 | 11,83,382 | 5,78,439 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,59,648 | 4,98,248 | 2,61,400 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,02,173 | 6,85,134 | 3,17,039 |
| Households | 12,22,887 | 6,77,310 | 5,45,577 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nashik district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Nashik district is 61,07,187, including 31,57,186 males and 29,50,001 females. In rural areas, it is 35,09,814, including 18,04,712 males and 17,05,102 females. In urban areas, it is 25,97,373, including 13,52,474 males and 12,44,899 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Nashik district is 8,27,935, including 4,38,050 boys and 3,89,885 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,96,060, including 2,62,482 boys and 2,33,578 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,31,875, including 1,75,568 boys and 1,56,307 girls.
- Literate population in Nashik district is around 43,45,366, including 23,97,538 males and 19,47,828 females. In rural areas, it is 23,26,432, including 13,06,464 males and 10,19,968 females. In urban areas, it is 20,18,934, including 10,91,074 males and 9,27,860 females.
- Illiterate population in Nashik district is about 17,61,821, including 7,59,648 males and 10,02,173 females. In rural areas, it is 11,83,382, including 4,98,248 males and 6,85,134 females. In urban areas, it is 5,78,439, including 2,61,400 males and 3,17,039 females.
- There are about 12,22,887 households in Nashik district, including 6,77,310 in rural areas and 5,45,577 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nashik. 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 | 5,54,687 | 2,31,171 | 3,23,516 |
| SC Male Population | 2,82,213 | 1,17,824 | 1,64,389 |
| SC Female Population | 2,72,474 | 1,13,347 | 1,59,127 |
| Total ST Population | 15,64,369 | 13,99,280 | 1,65,089 |
| ST Male Population | 7,92,547 | 7,07,246 | 85,301 |
| ST Female Population | 7,71,822 | 6,92,034 | 79,788 |
| Population Density | 393 / km² | 236 / km² | 4,013 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nashik district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nashik district is approximately 5,54,687, including 2,82,213 males and 2,72,474 females. In rural areas, it is 2,31,171, including 1,17,824 males and 1,13,347 females. In urban areas, it is 3,23,516, including 1,64,389 males and 1,59,127 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nashik district is about 15,64,369, including 7,92,547 males and 7,71,822 females. In rural areas, it is 13,99,280, including 7,07,246 males and 6,92,034 females. In urban areas, it is 1,65,089, including 85,301 males and 79,788 females.
- Overall population density of Nashik district is around 393 people per km². Rural areas have about 236 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,013 people per km².