Nashik
Nashik is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Nashik is 15,530 km² including 14,882.79 km² rural area and 647.21 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Nashik has a population of 61,07,187 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,97,373 while rural population is 35,09,814. Nashik has a sex ratio of approximately 934 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 393.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,22,887 houses in the district, including 5,45,577 urban houses and 6,77,310 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,919 villages in nashik district.
The Nashik 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.
Malegaon is the largest tehsil in nashik district covering area of 1818.44 km² while Deola is the smallest tehsil in nashik district covering area of 547.60 km². Nashik is the most populous whereas Peint is the least populous tehsil in nashik district. 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 |
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 |
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 |