All Information About Jawhar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Jawhar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Jawhar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Palghar District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Jawhar - जव्हार |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4160 |
| District | Palghar |
| Census Code 2011 | 4160 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 51 |
| Number of Villages | 109 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Palghar (Code: 395) |
| Assembly Constituency | Vikramgad (Code: 3074) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Vikramgad | Bhoye Harishchandra Sakharam ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jawhar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
140,187
M: 69,333
F: 70,854 |
| Rural |
128,147
M: 63,206
F: 64,941 |
| Urban |
12,040
M: 6,127
F: 5,913 |
Number of Households: 29,099
Population Distribution
Total: 140,187 (Male: 69,333, Female: 70,854)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,284 (Male: 11,655, Female: 11,629)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,445 (Male: 715, Female: 730)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 128,462 (Male: 63,280, Female: 65,182)
Literate Population
Total: 67,128 (Male: 37,770, Female: 29,358)
Illiterate Population
Total: 73,059 (Male: 31,563, Female: 41,496)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 70,561 (Male: 36,790, Female: 33,771)
Main Workers
Total: 44,569 (Male: 24,761, Female: 19,808)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,992 (Male: 12,029, Female: 13,963)
Non-Workers
Total: 69,626 (Male: 32,543, Female: 37,083)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,545 (Male: 9,775, Female: 8,770)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,223 (Male: 10,008, Female: 9,215)
- Household Industry Workers: 574 (Male: 329, Female: 245)
- Other Workers: 6,227 (Male: 4,649, Female: 1,578)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,893 (Male: 2,819, Female: 3,074)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,673 (Male: 7,902, Female: 9,771)
- Household Industry Workers: 347 (Male: 120, Female: 227)
- Other Workers: 2,079 (Male: 1,188, Female: 891)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jawhar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
140,187
M: 69,333
F: 70,854 |
| Rural |
128,147
M: 63,206
F: 64,941 |
| Urban |
12,040
M: 6,127
F: 5,913 |
Number of Households: 29,099
Population Distribution
Total: 140,187 (Male: 69,333, Female: 70,854)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,284 (Male: 11,655, Female: 11,629)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,445 (Male: 715, Female: 730)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 128,462 (Male: 63,280, Female: 65,182)
Literate Population
Total: 67,128 (Male: 37,770, Female: 29,358)
Illiterate Population
Total: 73,059 (Male: 31,563, Female: 41,496)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 70,561 (Male: 36,790, Female: 33,771)
Main Workers
Total: 44,569 (Male: 24,761, Female: 19,808)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,992 (Male: 12,029, Female: 13,963)
Non-Workers
Total: 69,626 (Male: 32,543, Female: 37,083)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,545 (Male: 9,775, Female: 8,770)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,223 (Male: 10,008, Female: 9,215)
- Household Industry Workers: 574 (Male: 329, Female: 245)
- Other Workers: 6,227 (Male: 4,649, Female: 1,578)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,893 (Male: 2,819, Female: 3,074)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,673 (Male: 7,902, Female: 9,771)
- Household Industry Workers: 347 (Male: 120, Female: 227)
- Other Workers: 2,079 (Male: 1,188, Female: 891)
Grampanchayat List of Jawhar Tehsil/Taluka
Jawhar Tehsil comprises 51 Gram Panchayats and 109 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Jawhar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jawhar
Jawhar is located in the Palghar District of Maharashtra State, India.
Jawhar Tehsil has 109 villages.
Jawhar has a total of 51 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Jawhar is 140,187.
In Jawhar, there are 69,333 males and 70,854 females.
There are 23,284 children in Jawhar, comprising 11,655 males and 11,629 females.
In Jawhar, the literate population is 67,128 (37,770 males and 29,358 females). The illiterate population is 73,059 (31,563 males and 41,496 females).