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Ratnagiri Taluka Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

Live Estimate

Ratnagiri Taluka Population 2026

3,48,273 (Estimated)

Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.

Next Census 2027
3,48,750
Projected Estimate

Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.55% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.

Ratnagiri Taluka Population 2026

Ratnagiri Taluka is a city located in Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra, India. As of 2026, the estimated population of Ratnagiri Taluka is 3,46,843, based on Census 2011 data and a growth rate of 0.55% per annum. According to Census 2011, Ratnagiri Taluka had a population of 3,19,449. The population comprises 1,55,575 males and 1,63,874 females.

Looking ahead, the projected population of Ratnagiri Taluka for Census 2027 is estimated to be 3,48,750, assuming the current growth trend continues.

Demographics of Ratnagiri Taluka

The sex ratio of Ratnagiri Taluka is 1053 females per 1000 males, which meets or exceeds the national average of 940. This demographic indicator reflects the gender balance and social conditions within the city.

Ratnagiri Taluka serves as an important urban center in Ratnagiri District, contributing to the region's economic and social development. The city's demographic profile has evolved over successive census periods, reflecting changes in urbanization, migration, and development patterns.

Ratnagiri Taluka Literacy and Education

Education is a key development indicator, and Ratnagiri Taluka has achieved a literacy rate of 78.59% as per Census 2011. This literacy rate reflects the city's commitment to education and human development.

The city continues to work towards improving educational outcomes, with various initiatives focused on increasing access to quality education for all residents.

Historical Growth (2001-2011)

Between Census 2001 and Census 2011, Ratnagiri Taluka experienced a population growth of 5.7%, growing from 3,02,261 to 3,19,449. The annual compound growth rate during this period was 0.55%. This growth pattern provides insights into the city's development trajectory and helps in planning for future infrastructure and services.

Census 2011 Data

Official
👥Total Population
3,19,449
📖Literacy Rate
78.59%
⚖️Sex Ratio
1053
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
74,137
👶

Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 9.7% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 942

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 16,013
Girls 15,086

Literacy Gap

9.5% Diff
Male Literacy 83.5%
Female Literacy 74.0%
SC Population
13,856
4.3% of total
ST Population
1,203
0.4% of total
👷

Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 41%
Main Workers 1,01,208

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 30,993

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 53.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 24.6%
Agricultural Laborers 19.1%
Household Industries 2.8%

Villages & Towns

194 locations
Name Type Population
ratnagiri (m cl) Village 76,229
nachane (ct) Village 11,688
zadgaon (ct) Village 7,803
kuwarbav (ct) Village 6,497
pavas Village 4,718
khedoshi Village 4,660
karle (ct) Village 4,382
watad Village 3,687
padavewadi Village 3,651
karvachiwadi Village 3,475
golap Village 3,359
gaonkhadi Village 3,327
shirgaon Village 3,302
bhatye Village 3,248
khalgaon Village 3,192
kotavade Village 2,965
nakhare Village 2,550
kolambe Village 2,536
ori Village 2,520
hatkhamba Village 2,489
jaigad Village 2,336
harchiri Village 2,321
neware Village 2,219
gavade ambere Village 2,194
sakhar Village 2,163
nanij Village 2,148
musalmanwadi Village 2,140
karbude Village 2,110
madhaliwadi Village 2,109
chafe Village 2,074
saitvade Village 2,057
dhamanse Village 2,050
tike Village 1,977
mirjole Village 1,976
nivali Village 1,944
dewood Village 1,925
bajarpeth Village 1,897
zarewadi Village 1,875
khanu Village 1,866
phansop Village 1,847
kelye Village 1,805
peth purnagad Village 1,776
someshwar Village 1,745
jakimirya Village 1,744
kalzondi Village 1,725
panwal Village 1,625
velvand Village 1,594
bhoke Village 1,577
mirya Village 1,525
kasarweli Village 1,500
kurtade Village 1,461
mavalange Village 1,431
pali Village 1,398
ravnangwadi Village 1,397
kharviwada Village 1,380
kotharewadi Village 1,379
ukshi Village 1,336
bhagavatinagar Village 1,327
agarnaral Village 1,324
nivendi Village 1,324
chandor Village 1,313
shivar ambere Village 1,269
tembhye Village 1,266
chave Village 1,251
ganapatipule Village 1,236
kasop Village 1,213
mervi Village 1,208
chaperi Village 1,202
rahataghar Village 1,201
ambeshet Village 1,197
basani Village 1,184
ganeshgule Village 1,169
lajool Village 1,164
ghavaliwadi Village 1,152
tiwandewadi Village 1,133
umare Village 1,115
tarwewadi Village 1,102
sadamirya Village 1,100
majgaon Village 1,085
marathwada Village 1,047
sathare Village 1,042
jambharun Village 1,035
tonade Village 1,016
nava someshwar Village 993
dande adom Village 987
mayangadewadi Village 975
kond Village 974
chidravali Village 973
vetoshi Village 953
rai Village 951
malgund Village 942
taliwadi Village 941
pomendi kh. Village 930
nandivade Village 923
tarwal Village 911
bhave adom Village 907
dorle Village 872
musalmanwadi june phansope Village 872
pomendi bk. Village 855
ambekarwadi Village 847
kolisare Village 845
kasheli Village 844
sandelavagan Village 834
bhandarwada Village 833
nagalewadi Village 830
mulgaon Village 802
kajirbhati Village 801
chanderai Village 800
chikhalwadi Village 776
nirool Village 772
madhliwadi Village 756
kharavate Village 753
gadnaral Village 744
navet Village 721
miravane Village 706
machivalewadi Village 698
narme Village 691
nalewathar Village 689
adi Village 678
sheel Village 678
wayangani Village 673
ranpat Village 672
charveli Village 664
mhamurwadi Village 653
talekarwadi Village 650
ibrahim pattan Village 647
valke Village 633
kurdhe Village 631
satkondi Village 627
dabhil ambere Village 618
kalbadevi Village 607
kajarekond Village 590
sakhar mohalla Village 583
dangewadi Village 581
vedrewadi Village 581
sadye Village 580
kapadgaon Village 578
chinchkhari Village 565
marathwadi Village 560
reel Village 558
dhokambale Village 543
kotharwadi Village 542
agave Village 536
juve Village 536
patharat Village 530
dhanawade wadi Village 517
kambale lavgan Village 501
umbarwadi Village 496
bondye Village 495
karabudekond Village 473
marathewadi Village 472
pirandavane Village 465
jamatwadi Village 438
dhopatwadi Village 432
thombarewadi Village 430
vilaye Village 425
bhandarpule Village 418
kondvi Village 413
phanasavale Village 407
mayekarwadi Village 401
purnagad Village 399
thikwadi Village 395
ranpar Village 389
musulmanwadi Village 359
sarfarewadi Village 355
khalchiwadi Village 354
kapilvastu Village 344
kondakhandkar Village 332
undi Village 317
kunbiwadi Village 315
kasari Village 306
narsinge Village 304
kumbharwada Village 302
waravade Village 290
jambhari Village 280
dugave Village 276
are Village 263
kondgaon Village 261
panhali Village 257
wadajun Village 198
jambhul aad Village 195
bholewadi Village 193
vaidya lavagan Village 169
hatis Village 160
sandkhol Village 135
bagpatole Village 122
natunde Village 107
thikanbehere Village 103
kachare Village 97
bhandarwadi Village 48
thikandatye Village 39
thikan soman Village 14
muslimwadi Village 8
thikan chakradev Village 6

Historical Comparison (2001-2011)

Decadal Change
Metric Census 2001 Census 2011 Change
Population 3,02,261 3,19,449 +5.69%
Literacy Rate 69.39% 78.59% +9.2%
Sex Ratio 1042 1053 +11
Decadal Growth Rate
5.69%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.55%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ratnagiri Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Ratnagiri Taluka in 2026 is 3,46,843. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.55%.
What is the literacy rate of Ratnagiri Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Ratnagiri Taluka is 78.59% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Ratnagiri Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Ratnagiri Taluka is 1053 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Ratnagiri Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Ratnagiri Taluka in 2027 is 3,48,750. This projection is based on the 0.55% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Ratnagiri Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Ratnagiri Taluka population grew from 3,02,261 in 2001 to 3,19,449 in 2011, a decadal growth of 5.69%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.55%.
What was the population of Ratnagiri Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Ratnagiri Taluka had a total population of 3,19,449. This comprised 1,55,575 males and 1,63,874 females.

📊 Comparison & Rankings

🏆
Rank in Ratnagiri District
#1 of 9
By population size
🎯
Rank in Maharashtra
#77 of 356
Among all talukas/cities in state

Comparison with Averages

Metric Ratnagiri Taluka Ratnagiri Avg Maharashtra Avg
Literacy Rate 78.59%
73.25% ↑ 5.3%
69.46% ↑ 9.1%
Sex Ratio 1053
1146 ↓ 93
958 ↑ 95

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