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Sindhudurg

District in MAHARASHTRA

Sindhudurg District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 8,49,651 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,17,332 are males while 4,32,319 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
8,49,651
📚 Literacy Rate
78.39%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1036

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sindhudurg has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 8.38% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 922 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1036.

Total Children

71,193

8.38% of population

Boys

37,034

52.0%

Girls

34,159

48.0%

Child Sex Ratio

922

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
91.85%
Muslim
3.09%
Christian
1.82%
Sikh
0.03%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sindhudurg stands at 1036 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 91.58% while female literacy is at 79.81%, showing a gender gap of 11.77%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.54% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.82% of total population in Sindhudurg.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 8,49,651, 3,47,178 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.86% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.25% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.75% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,26,538

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,20,640

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,02,473

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MAHARASHTRA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sindhudurg district in MAHARASHTRA?

Sindhudurg district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 8,49,651 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,17,332 males and 4,32,319 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sindhudurg district?

The overall literacy rate of Sindhudurg district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.58% and female literacy is 79.81%.

What is the sex ratio in Sindhudurg district?

The sex ratio in Sindhudurg district is 1036 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Sindhudurg district?

Sindhudurg district has 71,193 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 37,034 are boys and 34,159 are girls. The child sex ratio is 922 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sindhudurg district?

Out of the total population of 8,49,651, 3,47,178 people (40.9%) are engaged in work activities in Sindhudurg district.