Washim


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

Washim District overview


Washim is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Washim district. Total area of Washim District is 4,901 km² including 4,821 km² rural area and 80 km² urban area. There are 6 Talukas part of Washim District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Washim District, Washim has 789 villages.

Malegaon is the largest tehsil in Washim district by area covering 883.15 km2 and Mangrulpir is the smallest tehsil in Washim district by area covering 736.21 km2. Washim is the largest tehsil by population while Manora is the smallest tehsil by population in Washim district.

Population of Washim District


As of the 2011 census, Washim district has a population of approximately 1,197,160 peoples which is divided into urban population of 211,413 and rular population of 985,747. The population density in Washim region is about 244.3 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 620,302 576,858 1,197,160
Rural 511,727 474,020 985,747
Urban 108,575 102,838 211,413

Households of Washim District


There are about 259,464 houses in the district, including 41,061 urban houses and 218,403 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.61 people

Type Households
Total 259,464
Rural 218,403
Urban 41,061

List Of Taluka in Washim District


Washim district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Washim 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 Washim:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Karanja 823.5 213,824
Malegaon 883.2 189,051
Mangrulpir 736.2 175,208
Manora 754.0 156,344
Risod 824.7 207,545
Washim 879.6 255,188

Frequently Asked Question About Washim District


How many villages are there in Washim district ?

There are 789 villages in the Washim district.

What is the population of Washim district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Washim district is 1,197,160

How many town or city are there in Washim district ?

There are 4 town or city in the Washim district.

How many Taluka in Washim district ?

There are 6 Taluka in Washim district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Washim district

Malegaon is the largest Taluka in Washim district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Washim district ?

Mangrulpir is the smallest Taluka in Washim district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Washim district ?

Washim is the most populated Taluka in Washim district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Washim district ?

Manora is the most least populated Taluka in Washim district.