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Ratnagiri

District in MAHARASHTRA

Ratnagiri District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 16,15,069 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,61,121 are males while 8,53,948 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
16,15,069
📚 Literacy Rate
74.26%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1122

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Ratnagiri has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.63% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 936 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1122.

Total Children

1,55,560

9.63% of population

Boys

80,333

51.6%

Girls

75,227

48.4%

Child Sex Ratio

936

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
80.94%
Muslim
11.59%
Christian
0.12%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Ratnagiri stands at 1122 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 90.93% while female literacy is at 74.53%, showing a gender gap of 16.40%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.15% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.26% of total population in Ratnagiri.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 16,15,069, 7,14,076 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.21% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.72% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.28% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,54,973

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,59,103

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
9,00,993

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 Ratnagiri district in MAHARASHTRA?

Ratnagiri district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 16,15,069 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,61,121 males and 8,53,948 females.

What is the literacy rate of Ratnagiri district?

The overall literacy rate of Ratnagiri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 90.93% and female literacy is 74.53%.

What is the sex ratio in Ratnagiri district?

The sex ratio in Ratnagiri district is 1122 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Ratnagiri district?

Ratnagiri district has 1,55,560 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 80,333 are boys and 75,227 are girls. The child sex ratio is 936 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Ratnagiri district?

Out of the total population of 16,15,069, 7,14,076 people (44.2%) are engaged in work activities in Ratnagiri district.