Pune
Pune is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Pune district is 15,643 km², which includes 14,826.80 km² of rural area and 816.20 km² of urban area. There are about 1,852 villages in Pune district.
For administrative convenience, Pune 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.
Shirur is the largest tehsil in pune district covering area of 1560.26 km² while Pune City is the smallest tehsil in pune district covering area of 286.42 km². Pune City is the most populous whereas Velhe is the least populous tehsil in pune district. There are 14 tehsils in Pune district. Here is the list of all Pune Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Pune District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambegaon | 1,039 | 2,35,972 |
| 2 | Baramati | 1,373 | 4,29,600 |
| 3 | Bhor | 860 | 1,86,116 |
| 4 | Daund | 1,308 | 3,80,496 |
| 5 | Haveli | 1,164 | 24,35,581 |
| 6 | Indapur | 1,471 | 3,83,183 |
| 7 | Junnar | 1,383 | 3,99,302 |
| 8 | Khed | 1,369 | 4,50,116 |
| 9 | Mawal | 1,130 | 3,77,559 |
| 10 | Mulshi | 1,029 | 1,71,006 |
| 11 | Pune City | 286 | 33,04,888 |
| 12 | Purandhar | 1,102 | 2,35,659 |
| 13 | Shirur | 1,560 | 3,85,414 |
| 14 | Velhe | 569 | 54,516 |
Population of Pune District
The population of Pune 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 Pune, 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 | 94,29,408 | 36,78,226 | 57,51,182 |
| Total Male Population | 49,24,105 | 19,03,440 | 30,20,665 |
| Total Female Population | 45,05,303 | 17,74,786 | 27,30,517 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,04,959 | 4,40,102 | 6,64,857 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,86,665 | 2,35,248 | 3,51,417 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,18,294 | 2,04,854 | 3,13,440 |
| Literate Population | 71,71,723 | 26,22,222 | 45,49,501 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,40,210 | 14,72,191 | 24,68,019 |
| Literate Female Population | 32,31,513 | 11,50,031 | 20,81,482 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,57,685 | 10,56,004 | 12,01,681 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,83,895 | 4,31,249 | 5,52,646 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,73,790 | 6,24,755 | 6,49,035 |
| Households | 21,51,503 | 7,79,972 | 13,71,531 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Pune district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Pune district is 94,29,408, including 49,24,105 males and 45,05,303 females. In rural areas, it is 36,78,226, including 19,03,440 males and 17,74,786 females. In urban areas, it is 57,51,182, including 30,20,665 males and 27,30,517 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Pune district is 11,04,959, including 5,86,665 boys and 5,18,294 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,40,102, including 2,35,248 boys and 2,04,854 girls. In urban areas, it is 6,64,857, including 3,51,417 boys and 3,13,440 girls.
- Literate population in Pune district is around 71,71,723, including 39,40,210 males and 32,31,513 females. In rural areas, it is 26,22,222, including 14,72,191 males and 11,50,031 females. In urban areas, it is 45,49,501, including 24,68,019 males and 20,81,482 females.
- Illiterate population in Pune district is about 22,57,685, including 9,83,895 males and 12,73,790 females. In rural areas, it is 10,56,004, including 4,31,249 males and 6,24,755 females. In urban areas, it is 12,01,681, including 5,52,646 males and 6,49,035 females.
- There are about 21,51,503 households in Pune district, including 7,79,972 in rural areas and 13,71,531 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Pune. 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 | 11,80,703 | 3,61,029 | 8,19,674 |
| SC Male Population | 6,02,755 | 1,85,088 | 4,17,667 |
| SC Female Population | 5,77,948 | 1,75,941 | 4,02,007 |
| Total ST Population | 3,48,876 | 2,55,389 | 93,487 |
| ST Male Population | 1,79,132 | 1,29,711 | 49,421 |
| ST Female Population | 1,69,744 | 1,25,678 | 44,066 |
| Population Density | 603 / km² | 248 / km² | 7,046 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Pune district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pune district is approximately 11,80,703, including 6,02,755 males and 5,77,948 females. In rural areas, it is 3,61,029, including 1,85,088 males and 1,75,941 females. In urban areas, it is 8,19,674, including 4,17,667 males and 4,02,007 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pune district is about 3,48,876, including 1,79,132 males and 1,69,744 females. In rural areas, it is 2,55,389, including 1,29,711 males and 1,25,678 females. In urban areas, it is 93,487, including 49,421 males and 44,066 females.
- Overall population density of Pune district is around 603 people per km². Rural areas have about 248 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,046 people per km².