Sindhudurg
District in MAHARASHTRA
As of 2026 estimates, Sindhudurg population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 1036.
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
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1036
per 1000 males
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
What is the demographics & social profile of Sindhudurg?
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.
What is the workforce statistics of Sindhudurg?
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
- Marginal Workers
- 1,20,640
- Non-Workers
- 5,02,473
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Sindhudurg?
Population breakdown: 4,17,332 males (49.1%) and 4,32,319 females (50.9%) out of 8,49,651 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Sindhudurg?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,66,067 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Sindhudurg?
Literacy rates: Male 91.58%, Female 79.81%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.8%.
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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.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.