Sangli
Sangli is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Sangli district is 8,572 km², which includes 8,217.72 km² of rural area and 354.28 km² of urban area. There are about 725 villages in Sangli district.
For administrative convenience, Sangli 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.
Jat is the largest tehsil in sangli district covering area of 2239.77 km² while Palus is the smallest tehsil in sangli district covering area of 297.34 km². Miraj is the most populous whereas Atpadi is the least populous tehsil in sangli district. There are 10 tehsils in Sangli district. Here is the list of all Sangli Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sangli District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atpadi | 864 | 1,38,455 |
| 2 | Jat | 2,240 | 3,28,324 |
| 3 | Kadegaon | 576 | 1,43,019 |
| 4 | Kavathemahankal | 724 | 1,52,327 |
| 5 | Khanapur | 732 | 1,70,214 |
| 6 | Miraj | 918 | 8,54,581 |
| 7 | Palus | 297 | 1,64,909 |
| 8 | Shirala | 626 | 1,62,911 |
| 9 | Tasgaon | 820 | 2,51,401 |
| 10 | Walwa | 776 | 4,56,002 |
Population of Sangli District
The population of Sangli 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 Sangli, 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 | 28,22,143 | 21,02,786 | 7,19,357 |
| Total Male Population | 14,35,728 | 10,71,124 | 3,64,604 |
| Total Female Population | 13,86,415 | 10,31,662 | 3,54,753 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,06,777 | 2,30,283 | 76,494 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,355 | 1,23,855 | 40,500 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,42,422 | 1,06,428 | 35,994 |
| Literate Population | 20,49,467 | 14,95,094 | 5,54,373 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,21,550 | 8,27,806 | 2,93,744 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,27,917 | 6,67,288 | 2,60,629 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,72,676 | 6,07,692 | 1,64,984 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,14,178 | 2,43,318 | 70,860 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,58,498 | 3,64,374 | 94,124 |
| Households | 5,98,386 | 4,42,436 | 1,55,950 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sangli district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sangli district is 28,22,143, including 14,35,728 males and 13,86,415 females. In rural areas, it is 21,02,786, including 10,71,124 males and 10,31,662 females. In urban areas, it is 7,19,357, including 3,64,604 males and 3,54,753 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sangli district is 3,06,777, including 1,64,355 boys and 1,42,422 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,30,283, including 1,23,855 boys and 1,06,428 girls. In urban areas, it is 76,494, including 40,500 boys and 35,994 girls.
- Literate population in Sangli district is around 20,49,467, including 11,21,550 males and 9,27,917 females. In rural areas, it is 14,95,094, including 8,27,806 males and 6,67,288 females. In urban areas, it is 5,54,373, including 2,93,744 males and 2,60,629 females.
- Illiterate population in Sangli district is about 7,72,676, including 3,14,178 males and 4,58,498 females. In rural areas, it is 6,07,692, including 2,43,318 males and 3,64,374 females. In urban areas, it is 1,64,984, including 70,860 males and 94,124 females.
- There are about 5,98,386 households in Sangli district, including 4,42,436 in rural areas and 1,55,950 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sangli. 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 | 3,53,093 | 2,52,350 | 1,00,743 |
| SC Male Population | 1,77,108 | 1,26,946 | 50,162 |
| SC Female Population | 1,75,985 | 1,25,404 | 50,581 |
| Total ST Population | 18,333 | 12,820 | 5,513 |
| ST Male Population | 9,406 | 6,592 | 2,814 |
| ST Female Population | 8,927 | 6,228 | 2,699 |
| Population Density | 329 / km² | 256 / km² | 2,030 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sangli district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sangli district is approximately 3,53,093, including 1,77,108 males and 1,75,985 females. In rural areas, it is 2,52,350, including 1,26,946 males and 1,25,404 females. In urban areas, it is 1,00,743, including 50,162 males and 50,581 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sangli district is about 18,333, including 9,406 males and 8,927 females. In rural areas, it is 12,820, including 6,592 males and 6,228 females. In urban areas, it is 5,513, including 2,814 males and 2,699 females.
- Overall population density of Sangli district is around 329 people per km². Rural areas have about 256 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,030 people per km².