Bhandara


Bhandara is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Bhandara district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

Bhandara District overview


Bhandara is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Bhandara district. Total area of Bhandara District is 4,087 km² including 4,015 km² rural area and 72 km² urban area. There are 7 Talukas part of Bhandara District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bhandara District, Bhandara has 864 villages.

Tumsar is the largest tehsil in Bhandara district by area covering 837.57 km2 and Lakhani is the smallest tehsil in Bhandara district by area covering 391.03 km2. Bhandara is the largest tehsil by population while Lakhandur is the smallest tehsil by population in Bhandara district.

Population of Bhandara District


As of the 2011 census, Bhandara district has a population of approximately 1,200,334 peoples which is divided into urban population of 233,831 and rular population of 966,503. The population density in Bhandara region is about 293.7 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 605,520 594,814 1,200,334
Rural 487,484 479,019 966,503
Urban 118,036 115,795 233,831

Households of Bhandara District


There are about 278,076 houses in the district, including 53,143 urban houses and 224,933 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.32 people

Type Households
Total 278,076
Rural 224,933
Urban 53,143

List Of Taluka in Bhandara District


Bhandara district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 7 tehsils in Bhandara district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Bhandara:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Bhandara 649.2 280,030
Lakhandur 424.8 123,573
Lakhani 391.0 128,545
Mohadi 488.6 150,611
Pauni 662.2 154,588
Sakoli 633.7 136,879
Tumsar 837.6 226,108

Frequently Asked Question About Bhandara District


How many villages are there in Bhandara district ?

There are 864 villages in the Bhandara district.

What is the population of Bhandara district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Bhandara district is 1,200,334

How many town or city are there in Bhandara district ?

There are 12 town or city in the Bhandara district.

How many Taluka in Bhandara district ?

There are 7 Taluka in Bhandara district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Bhandara district

Tumsar is the largest Taluka in Bhandara district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Bhandara district ?

Lakhani is the smallest Taluka in Bhandara district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Bhandara district ?

Bhandara is the most populated Taluka in Bhandara district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Bhandara district ?

Lakhandur is the most least populated Taluka in Bhandara district.