Washim Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Washim district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Washim
Washim comprises 789 villages, of which 698 are inhabited and 91 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,59,464, spread across 4,901.19 square kilometers.
| Villages | 789(698 inhabited • 91 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 2,59,464 |
| Total Area | 4,901.19 km² |
Washim Urban & Rural Population
Washim had 2,11,413 people in urban areas (17.7%) and 9,85,747 people in rural areas (82.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,85,747 | 82.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,11,413 | 17.7% |
| Total | 11,97,160 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Washim
The total population comprises 6,20,302 males (51.8%) and 5,76,858 females (48.2%). The sex ratio is 930 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,11,727 | 1,08,575 | 6,20,302 |
| 👩 Female | 4,74,020 | 1,02,838 | 5,76,858 |
Literacy Rate in Washim
The literacy rate is 72.67%. Male literacy stands at 78.62% while female literacy is 66.26%, indicating a gender gap of 12.36 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,69,917.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,00,484 | 87,219 | 4,87,703 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,06,272 | 75,942 | 3,82,214 |
| Total Literate | 7,06,756 | 1,63,161 | 8,69,917 |
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About Washim Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Washim in Maharashtra has a total population of 11,97,160 with a literacy rate of 72.67% and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Washim district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.