Sindhudurg
Sindhudurg is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Sindhudurg district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Sindhudurg District overview
Sindhudurg is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Sindhudurg district. Total area of Sindhudurg District is 5,207 km² including 5,143 km² rural area and 64 km² urban area. There are 8 Talukas part of Sindhudurg District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Sindhudurg District, Sindhudurg has 748 villages.
Sawantwadi is the largest tehsil in Sindhudurg district by area covering 895.89 km2 and Vengurla is the smallest tehsil in Sindhudurg district by area covering 302.03 km2. Kudal is the largest tehsil by population while Vaibhavvadi is the smallest tehsil by population in Sindhudurg district.
Population of Sindhudurg District
As of the 2011 census, Sindhudurg district has a population of approximately 849,651 peoples which is divided into urban population of 107,006 and rular population of 742,645. The population density in Sindhudurg region is about 163.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 417,332 | 432,319 | 849,651 |
| Rural | 363,268 | 379,377 | 742,645 |
| Urban | 54,064 | 52,942 | 107,006 |
Households of Sindhudurg District
There are about 209,839 houses in the district, including 26,638 urban houses and 183,201 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.05 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 209,839 |
| Rural | 183,201 |
| Urban | 26,638 |
List Of Taluka in Sindhudurg District
Sindhudurg district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 8 tehsils in Sindhudurg 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 Sindhudurg:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Devgad | 808.2 | 120,909 |
| Dodamarg | 500.1 | 48,904 |
| Kankavli | 784.0 | 135,295 |
| Kudal | 844.7 | 155,624 |
| Malwan | 639.4 | 111,807 |
| Sawantwadi | 895.9 | 147,466 |
| Vaibhavvadi | 432.7 | 43,845 |
| Vengurla | 302.0 | 85,801 |
Frequently Asked Question About Sindhudurg District
How many villages are there in Sindhudurg district ?
There are 748 villages in the Sindhudurg district.
What is the population of Sindhudurg district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Sindhudurg district is 849,651
How many town or city are there in Sindhudurg district ?
There are 8 town or city in the Sindhudurg district.
How many Taluka in Sindhudurg district ?
There are 8 Taluka in Sindhudurg district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Sindhudurg district
Sawantwadi is the largest Taluka in Sindhudurg district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Sindhudurg district ?
Vengurla is the smallest Taluka in Sindhudurg district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Sindhudurg district ?
Kudal is the most populated Taluka in Sindhudurg district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Sindhudurg district ?
Vaibhavvadi is the most least populated Taluka in Sindhudurg district.