Dhule Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dhule district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Dhule
Dhule comprises 678 villages, of which 674 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,08,874, spread across 7,195 square kilometers.
| Villages | 678(674 inhabited • 4 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 4,08,874 |
| Total Area | 7,195 km² |
Dhule Urban & Rural Population
Dhule had 5,71,036 people in urban areas (27.8%) and 14,79,826 people in rural areas (72.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,79,826 | 72.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,71,036 | 27.8% |
| Total | 20,50,862 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dhule
The total population comprises 10,54,031 males (51.4%) and 9,96,831 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 946 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,58,916 | 2,95,115 | 10,54,031 |
| 👩 Female | 7,20,910 | 2,75,921 | 9,96,831 |
Literacy Rate in Dhule
The literacy rate is 63.09%. Male literacy stands at 68.63% while female literacy is 57.23%, indicating a gender gap of 11.40 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,93,916.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,89,478 | 2,33,910 | 7,23,388 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,67,962 | 2,02,566 | 5,70,528 |
| Total Literate | 8,57,440 | 4,36,476 | 12,93,916 |
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About Dhule Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dhule in Maharashtra has a total population of 20,50,862 with a literacy rate of 63.09% and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dhule district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.