All Information About Lanja Subdistrict
Detailed information about Lanja Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Lanja is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Lanja - लांजा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4273 |
| District | Ratnagiri |
| Census Code 2011 | 4273 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 60 |
| Number of Villages | 123 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg (Code: 400) |
| Assembly Constituency | Rajapur (Code: 3102) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Rajapur | Kiran Alias Bhaiyya Samant ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Lanja Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
106,986
M: 49,985
F: 57,001 |
| Rural |
92,609
M: 42,812
F: 49,797 |
| Urban |
14,377
M: 7,173
F: 7,204 |
Number of Households: 26,040
Population Distribution
Total: 106,986 (Male: 49,985, Female: 57,001)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,101 (Male: 5,318, Female: 4,783)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,018 (Male: 3,206, Female: 3,812)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 229 (Male: 143, Female: 86)
Literate Population
Total: 76,119 (Male: 39,722, Female: 36,397)
Illiterate Population
Total: 30,867 (Male: 10,263, Female: 20,604)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 52,023 (Male: 27,464, Female: 24,559)
Main Workers
Total: 35,490 (Male: 21,132, Female: 14,358)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,533 (Male: 6,332, Female: 10,201)
Non-Workers
Total: 54,963 (Male: 22,521, Female: 32,442)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 19,036 (Male: 10,291, Female: 8,745)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,618 (Male: 3,804, Female: 3,814)
- Household Industry Workers: 384 (Male: 319, Female: 65)
- Other Workers: 8,452 (Male: 6,718, Female: 1,734)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,989 (Male: 3,414, Female: 6,575)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,112 (Male: 1,868, Female: 3,244)
- Household Industry Workers: 205 (Male: 138, Female: 67)
- Other Workers: 1,227 (Male: 912, Female: 315)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Lanja Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
106,986
M: 49,985
F: 57,001 |
| Rural |
92,609
M: 42,812
F: 49,797 |
| Urban |
14,377
M: 7,173
F: 7,204 |
Number of Households: 26,040
Population Distribution
Total: 106,986 (Male: 49,985, Female: 57,001)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,101 (Male: 5,318, Female: 4,783)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,018 (Male: 3,206, Female: 3,812)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 229 (Male: 143, Female: 86)
Literate Population
Total: 76,119 (Male: 39,722, Female: 36,397)
Illiterate Population
Total: 30,867 (Male: 10,263, Female: 20,604)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 52,023 (Male: 27,464, Female: 24,559)
Main Workers
Total: 35,490 (Male: 21,132, Female: 14,358)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,533 (Male: 6,332, Female: 10,201)
Non-Workers
Total: 54,963 (Male: 22,521, Female: 32,442)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 19,036 (Male: 10,291, Female: 8,745)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,618 (Male: 3,804, Female: 3,814)
- Household Industry Workers: 384 (Male: 319, Female: 65)
- Other Workers: 8,452 (Male: 6,718, Female: 1,734)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,989 (Male: 3,414, Female: 6,575)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,112 (Male: 1,868, Female: 3,244)
- Household Industry Workers: 205 (Male: 138, Female: 67)
- Other Workers: 1,227 (Male: 912, Female: 315)
Grampanchayat List of Lanja Tehsil/Taluka
Lanja Tehsil comprises 60 Gram Panchayats and 123 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Lanja. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lanja
Lanja is located in the Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State, India.
Lanja Tehsil has 123 villages.
Lanja has a total of 60 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Lanja is 106,986.
In Lanja, there are 49,985 males and 57,001 females.
There are 10,101 children in Lanja, comprising 5,318 males and 4,783 females.
In Lanja, the literate population is 76,119 (39,722 males and 36,397 females). The illiterate population is 30,867 (10,263 males and 20,604 females).