All Information About Dahanu Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dahanu Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dahanu is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Palghar District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dahanu - डहाणू |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4158 |
| District | Palghar |
| Census Code 2011 | 4158 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 85 |
| Number of Villages | 183 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Palghar (Code: 395) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dahanu (Code: 3070) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dahanu | Vinod Bhiva Nikole ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dahanu Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
402,095
M: 199,574
F: 202,521 |
| Rural |
338,162
M: 166,991
F: 171,171 |
| Urban |
63,933
M: 32,583
F: 31,350 |
Number of Households: 82,139
Population Distribution
Total: 402,095 (Male: 199,574, Female: 202,521)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 60,433 (Male: 30,572, Female: 29,861)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,513 (Male: 3,285, Female: 3,228)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 277,904 (Male: 135,842, Female: 142,062)
Literate Population
Total: 205,656 (Male: 118,168, Female: 87,488)
Illiterate Population
Total: 196,439 (Male: 81,406, Female: 115,033)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 186,039 (Male: 107,523, Female: 78,516)
Main Workers
Total: 145,587 (Male: 90,031, Female: 55,556)
Marginal Workers
Total: 40,452 (Male: 17,492, Female: 22,960)
Non-Workers
Total: 216,056 (Male: 92,051, Female: 124,005)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 40,980 (Male: 23,615, Female: 17,365)
- Agricultural Laborers: 44,240 (Male: 23,025, Female: 21,215)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,186 (Male: 3,450, Female: 1,736)
- Other Workers: 55,181 (Male: 39,941, Female: 15,240)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,815 (Male: 4,608, Female: 6,207)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,314 (Male: 7,238, Female: 12,076)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,716 (Male: 732, Female: 984)
- Other Workers: 8,607 (Male: 4,914, Female: 3,693)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dahanu Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
402,095
M: 199,574
F: 202,521 |
| Rural |
338,162
M: 166,991
F: 171,171 |
| Urban |
63,933
M: 32,583
F: 31,350 |
Number of Households: 82,139
Population Distribution
Total: 402,095 (Male: 199,574, Female: 202,521)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 60,433 (Male: 30,572, Female: 29,861)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,513 (Male: 3,285, Female: 3,228)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 277,904 (Male: 135,842, Female: 142,062)
Literate Population
Total: 205,656 (Male: 118,168, Female: 87,488)
Illiterate Population
Total: 196,439 (Male: 81,406, Female: 115,033)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 186,039 (Male: 107,523, Female: 78,516)
Main Workers
Total: 145,587 (Male: 90,031, Female: 55,556)
Marginal Workers
Total: 40,452 (Male: 17,492, Female: 22,960)
Non-Workers
Total: 216,056 (Male: 92,051, Female: 124,005)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 40,980 (Male: 23,615, Female: 17,365)
- Agricultural Laborers: 44,240 (Male: 23,025, Female: 21,215)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,186 (Male: 3,450, Female: 1,736)
- Other Workers: 55,181 (Male: 39,941, Female: 15,240)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,815 (Male: 4,608, Female: 6,207)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,314 (Male: 7,238, Female: 12,076)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,716 (Male: 732, Female: 984)
- Other Workers: 8,607 (Male: 4,914, Female: 3,693)
Grampanchayat List of Dahanu Tehsil/Taluka
Dahanu Tehsil comprises 85 Gram Panchayats and 183 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dahanu. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dahanu
Dahanu is located in the Palghar District of Maharashtra State, India.
Dahanu Tehsil has 183 villages.
Dahanu has a total of 85 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dahanu is 402,095.
In Dahanu, there are 199,574 males and 202,521 females.
There are 60,433 children in Dahanu, comprising 30,572 males and 29,861 females.
In Dahanu, the literate population is 205,656 (118,168 males and 87,488 females). The illiterate population is 196,439 (81,406 males and 115,033 females).