All Information About Rajapur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Rajapur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Rajapur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Rajapur - राजापूर |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4274 |
| District | Ratnagiri |
| Census Code 2011 | 4274 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 101 |
| Number of Villages | 237 |
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 Rajapur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,882
M: 75,994
F: 89,888 |
| Rural |
156,129
M: 71,155
F: 84,974 |
| Urban |
9,753
M: 4,839
F: 4,914 |
Number of Households: 41,683
Population Distribution
Total: 165,882 (Male: 75,994, Female: 89,888)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 15,590 (Male: 7,998, Female: 7,592)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,179 (Male: 2,366, Female: 2,813)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 445 (Male: 248, Female: 197)
Literate Population
Total: 118,622 (Male: 60,964, Female: 57,658)
Illiterate Population
Total: 47,260 (Male: 15,030, Female: 32,230)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 80,791 (Male: 41,155, Female: 39,636)
Main Workers
Total: 54,352 (Male: 31,668, Female: 22,684)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,439 (Male: 9,487, Female: 16,952)
Non-Workers
Total: 85,091 (Male: 34,839, Female: 50,252)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 28,484 (Male: 14,449, Female: 14,035)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,544 (Male: 5,270, Female: 5,274)
- Household Industry Workers: 833 (Male: 572, Female: 261)
- Other Workers: 14,491 (Male: 11,377, Female: 3,114)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 12,675 (Male: 4,186, Female: 8,489)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,958 (Male: 3,194, Female: 6,764)
- Household Industry Workers: 536 (Male: 247, Female: 289)
- Other Workers: 3,270 (Male: 1,860, Female: 1,410)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rajapur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,882
M: 75,994
F: 89,888 |
| Rural |
156,129
M: 71,155
F: 84,974 |
| Urban |
9,753
M: 4,839
F: 4,914 |
Number of Households: 41,683
Population Distribution
Total: 165,882 (Male: 75,994, Female: 89,888)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 15,590 (Male: 7,998, Female: 7,592)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,179 (Male: 2,366, Female: 2,813)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 445 (Male: 248, Female: 197)
Literate Population
Total: 118,622 (Male: 60,964, Female: 57,658)
Illiterate Population
Total: 47,260 (Male: 15,030, Female: 32,230)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 80,791 (Male: 41,155, Female: 39,636)
Main Workers
Total: 54,352 (Male: 31,668, Female: 22,684)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,439 (Male: 9,487, Female: 16,952)
Non-Workers
Total: 85,091 (Male: 34,839, Female: 50,252)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 28,484 (Male: 14,449, Female: 14,035)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,544 (Male: 5,270, Female: 5,274)
- Household Industry Workers: 833 (Male: 572, Female: 261)
- Other Workers: 14,491 (Male: 11,377, Female: 3,114)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 12,675 (Male: 4,186, Female: 8,489)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,958 (Male: 3,194, Female: 6,764)
- Household Industry Workers: 536 (Male: 247, Female: 289)
- Other Workers: 3,270 (Male: 1,860, Female: 1,410)
Grampanchayat List of Rajapur Tehsil/Taluka
Rajapur Tehsil comprises 101 Gram Panchayats and 237 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Rajapur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rajapur
Rajapur is located in the Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State, India.
Rajapur Tehsil has 237 villages.
Rajapur has a total of 101 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Rajapur is 165,882.
In Rajapur, there are 75,994 males and 89,888 females.
There are 15,590 children in Rajapur, comprising 7,998 males and 7,592 females.
In Rajapur, the literate population is 118,622 (60,964 males and 57,658 females). The illiterate population is 47,260 (15,030 males and 32,230 females).