All Information About Palghar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Palghar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Palghar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Palghar District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Palghar - पालघर |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4163 |
| District | Palghar |
| Census Code 2011 | 4163 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 132 |
| Number of Villages | 224 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Palghar (Code: 395) |
| Assembly Constituency | Boisar (Code: 3069) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Boisar | Vilas Sukur Tare ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palghar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
550,166
M: 288,514
F: 261,652 |
| Rural |
324,786
M: 165,149
F: 159,637 |
| Urban |
225,380
M: 123,365
F: 102,015 |
Number of Households: 128,526
Population Distribution
Total: 550,166 (Male: 288,514, Female: 261,652)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 69,554 (Male: 35,520, Female: 34,034)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 16,999 (Male: 8,764, Female: 8,235)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 168,152 (Male: 83,424, Female: 84,728)
Literate Population
Total: 387,826 (Male: 220,240, Female: 167,586)
Illiterate Population
Total: 162,340 (Male: 68,274, Female: 94,066)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 239,097 (Male: 170,728, Female: 68,369)
Main Workers
Total: 191,977 (Male: 145,151, Female: 46,826)
Marginal Workers
Total: 47,120 (Male: 25,577, Female: 21,543)
Non-Workers
Total: 311,069 (Male: 117,786, Female: 193,283)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,886 (Male: 15,771, Female: 8,115)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,966 (Male: 17,338, Female: 12,628)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,054 (Male: 3,355, Female: 1,699)
- Other Workers: 133,071 (Male: 108,687, Female: 24,384)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,308 (Male: 2,609, Female: 2,699)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,913 (Male: 8,634, Female: 10,279)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,468 (Male: 887, Female: 1,581)
- Other Workers: 20,431 (Male: 13,447, Female: 6,984)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palghar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
550,166
M: 288,514
F: 261,652 |
| Rural |
324,786
M: 165,149
F: 159,637 |
| Urban |
225,380
M: 123,365
F: 102,015 |
Number of Households: 128,526
Population Distribution
Total: 550,166 (Male: 288,514, Female: 261,652)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 69,554 (Male: 35,520, Female: 34,034)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 16,999 (Male: 8,764, Female: 8,235)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 168,152 (Male: 83,424, Female: 84,728)
Literate Population
Total: 387,826 (Male: 220,240, Female: 167,586)
Illiterate Population
Total: 162,340 (Male: 68,274, Female: 94,066)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 239,097 (Male: 170,728, Female: 68,369)
Main Workers
Total: 191,977 (Male: 145,151, Female: 46,826)
Marginal Workers
Total: 47,120 (Male: 25,577, Female: 21,543)
Non-Workers
Total: 311,069 (Male: 117,786, Female: 193,283)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,886 (Male: 15,771, Female: 8,115)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,966 (Male: 17,338, Female: 12,628)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,054 (Male: 3,355, Female: 1,699)
- Other Workers: 133,071 (Male: 108,687, Female: 24,384)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,308 (Male: 2,609, Female: 2,699)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,913 (Male: 8,634, Female: 10,279)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,468 (Male: 887, Female: 1,581)
- Other Workers: 20,431 (Male: 13,447, Female: 6,984)
Grampanchayat List of Palghar Tehsil/Taluka
Palghar Tehsil comprises 132 Gram Panchayats and 224 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Palghar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palghar
Palghar is located in the Palghar District of Maharashtra State, India.
Palghar Tehsil has 224 villages.
Palghar has a total of 132 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Palghar is 550,166.
In Palghar, there are 288,514 males and 261,652 females.
There are 69,554 children in Palghar, comprising 35,520 males and 34,034 females.
In Palghar, the literate population is 387,826 (220,240 males and 167,586 females). The illiterate population is 162,340 (68,274 males and 94,066 females).