Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Ratnagiri district is 8,208 km², which includes 8,089.83 km² of rural area and 118.17 km² of urban area. There are about 1,531 villages in Ratnagiri district.
For administrative convenience, Ratnagiri 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.
Sangameshwar is the largest tehsil in ratnagiri district by area while Ratnagiri is the largest tehsil by population. Mandangad is the smallest tehsil in ratnagiri district by both area and population. There are 9 tehsils in Ratnagiri district. Here is the list of all Ratnagiri Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ratnagiri District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiplun | 1,113 | 2,79,122 |
| 2 | Dapoli | 866 | 1,78,340 |
| 3 | Guhagar | 632 | 1,23,209 |
| 4 | Khed | 1,026 | 1,81,615 |
| 5 | Lanja | 747 | 1,06,986 |
| 6 | Mandangad | 426 | 62,123 |
| 7 | Rajapur | 1,201 | 1,65,882 |
| 8 | Ratnagiri | 941 | 3,19,449 |
| 9 | Sangameshwar | 1,257 | 1,98,343 |
Population of Ratnagiri District
The population of Ratnagiri 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 Ratnagiri, 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 | 16,15,069 | 13,51,346 | 2,63,723 |
| Total Male Population | 7,61,121 | 6,30,213 | 1,30,908 |
| Total Female Population | 8,53,948 | 7,21,133 | 1,32,815 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,560 | 1,29,073 | 26,487 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 80,333 | 66,623 | 13,710 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 75,227 | 62,450 | 12,777 |
| Literate Population | 11,99,392 | 9,79,357 | 2,20,035 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,19,012 | 5,07,199 | 1,11,813 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,80,380 | 4,72,158 | 1,08,222 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,15,677 | 3,71,989 | 43,688 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,42,109 | 1,23,014 | 19,095 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,73,568 | 2,48,975 | 24,593 |
| Households | 3,97,115 | 3,35,318 | 61,797 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ratnagiri district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ratnagiri district is 16,15,069, including 7,61,121 males and 8,53,948 females. In rural areas, it is 13,51,346, including 6,30,213 males and 7,21,133 females. In urban areas, it is 2,63,723, including 1,30,908 males and 1,32,815 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ratnagiri district is 1,55,560, including 80,333 boys and 75,227 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,29,073, including 66,623 boys and 62,450 girls. In urban areas, it is 26,487, including 13,710 boys and 12,777 girls.
- Literate population in Ratnagiri district is around 11,99,392, including 6,19,012 males and 5,80,380 females. In rural areas, it is 9,79,357, including 5,07,199 males and 4,72,158 females. In urban areas, it is 2,20,035, including 1,11,813 males and 1,08,222 females.
- Illiterate population in Ratnagiri district is about 4,15,677, including 1,42,109 males and 2,73,568 females. In rural areas, it is 3,71,989, including 1,23,014 males and 2,48,975 females. In urban areas, it is 43,688, including 19,095 males and 24,593 females.
- There are about 3,97,115 households in Ratnagiri district, including 3,35,318 in rural areas and 61,797 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ratnagiri. 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 | 66,948 | 57,524 | 9,424 |
| SC Male Population | 31,967 | 27,217 | 4,750 |
| SC Female Population | 34,981 | 30,307 | 4,674 |
| Total ST Population | 20,374 | 18,788 | 1,586 |
| ST Male Population | 10,402 | 9,577 | 825 |
| ST Female Population | 9,972 | 9,211 | 761 |
| Population Density | 197 / km² | 167 / km² | 2,232 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ratnagiri district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ratnagiri district is approximately 66,948, including 31,967 males and 34,981 females. In rural areas, it is 57,524, including 27,217 males and 30,307 females. In urban areas, it is 9,424, including 4,750 males and 4,674 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ratnagiri district is about 20,374, including 10,402 males and 9,972 females. In rural areas, it is 18,788, including 9,577 males and 9,211 females. In urban areas, it is 1,586, including 825 males and 761 females.
- Overall population density of Ratnagiri district is around 197 people per km². Rural areas have about 167 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,232 people per km².