Parbhani
Parbhani is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Parbhani district is 6,214 km², which includes 6,101.11 km² of rural area and 112.89 km² of urban area. There are about 830 villages in Parbhani district.
For administrative convenience, Parbhani 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 9 tehsils in Parbhani district. Here is the list of all Parbhani Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Parbhani District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gangakhed | 625 | 2,02,867 |
| 2 | Jintur | 1,239 | 2,82,756 |
| 3 | Manwath | 489 | 1,16,817 |
| 4 | Palam | 511 | 1,15,382 |
| 5 | Parbhani | 1,131 | 5,37,810 |
| 6 | Pathri | 547 | 1,39,046 |
| 7 | Purna | 611 | 1,82,652 |
| 8 | Sailu | 682 | 1,69,174 |
| 9 | Sonpeth | 379 | 89,582 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Jintur is the largest tehsil in parbhani district by area, while Parbhani is the largest by population. Sonpeth is the smallest tehsil in parbhani district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Jintur | Parbhani |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sonpeth | Sonpeth |
Population of Parbhani District
The population of Parbhani 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 Parbhani, 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 | 18,36,086 | 12,66,280 | 5,69,806 |
| Total Male Population | 9,42,870 | 6,51,886 | 2,90,984 |
| Total Female Population | 8,93,216 | 6,14,394 | 2,78,822 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,57,320 | 1,79,962 | 77,358 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,36,605 | 95,996 | 40,609 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,20,715 | 83,966 | 36,749 |
| Literate Population | 11,57,814 | 7,63,448 | 3,94,366 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,66,291 | 4,50,696 | 2,15,595 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,91,523 | 3,12,752 | 1,78,771 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,78,272 | 5,02,832 | 1,75,440 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,76,579 | 2,01,190 | 75,389 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,01,693 | 3,01,642 | 1,00,051 |
| Households | 3,61,130 | 2,56,399 | 1,04,731 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Parbhani district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Parbhani district is 18,36,086, including 9,42,870 males and 8,93,216 females. In rural areas, it is 12,66,280, including 6,51,886 males and 6,14,394 females. In urban areas, it is 5,69,806, including 2,90,984 males and 2,78,822 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Parbhani district is 2,57,320, including 1,36,605 boys and 1,20,715 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,79,962, including 95,996 boys and 83,966 girls. In urban areas, it is 77,358, including 40,609 boys and 36,749 girls.
- Literate population in Parbhani district is around 11,57,814, including 6,66,291 males and 4,91,523 females. In rural areas, it is 7,63,448, including 4,50,696 males and 3,12,752 females. In urban areas, it is 3,94,366, including 2,15,595 males and 1,78,771 females.
- Illiterate population in Parbhani district is about 6,78,272, including 2,76,579 males and 4,01,693 females. In rural areas, it is 5,02,832, including 2,01,190 males and 3,01,642 females. In urban areas, it is 1,75,440, including 75,389 males and 1,00,051 females.
- There are about 3,61,130 households in Parbhani district, including 2,56,399 in rural areas and 1,04,731 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Parbhani. 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 | 2,47,308 | 1,72,674 | 74,634 |
| SC Male Population | 1,25,883 | 88,291 | 37,592 |
| SC Female Population | 1,21,425 | 84,383 | 37,042 |
| Total ST Population | 40,514 | 32,150 | 8,364 |
| ST Male Population | 20,570 | 16,332 | 4,238 |
| ST Female Population | 19,944 | 15,818 | 4,126 |
| Population Density | 296 / km² | 208 / km² | 5,047 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Parbhani district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Parbhani district is approximately 2,47,308, including 1,25,883 males and 1,21,425 females. In rural areas, it is 1,72,674, including 88,291 males and 84,383 females. In urban areas, it is 74,634, including 37,592 males and 37,042 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Parbhani district is about 40,514, including 20,570 males and 19,944 females. In rural areas, it is 32,150, including 16,332 males and 15,818 females. In urban areas, it is 8,364, including 4,238 males and 4,126 females.
- Overall population density of Parbhani district is around 296 people per km². Rural areas have about 208 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,047 people per km².