All Information About Sawantwadi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sawantwadi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sawantwadi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sawantwadi - सावंतवाडी |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4281 |
| District | Sindhudurg |
| Census Code 2011 | 4281 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 63 |
| Number of Villages | 90 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg (Code: 400) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sawantwadi (Code: 3104) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sawantwadi | Deepak Vasantrao Kesarkar ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sawantwadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
147,466
M: 72,944
F: 74,522 |
| Rural |
111,924
M: 55,216
F: 56,708 |
| Urban |
35,542
M: 17,728
F: 17,814 |
Number of Households: 35,958
Population Distribution
Total: 147,466 (Male: 72,944, Female: 74,522)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,426 (Male: 6,483, Female: 5,943)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,350 (Male: 4,110, Female: 4,240)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,061 (Male: 561, Female: 500)
Literate Population
Total: 117,092 (Male: 61,554, Female: 55,538)
Illiterate Population
Total: 30,374 (Male: 11,390, Female: 18,984)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 58,442 (Male: 39,457, Female: 18,985)
Main Workers
Total: 39,613 (Male: 29,061, Female: 10,552)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,829 (Male: 10,396, Female: 8,433)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,024 (Male: 33,487, Female: 55,537)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,094 (Male: 8,362, Female: 3,732)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,647 (Male: 4,255, Female: 2,392)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,177 (Male: 842, Female: 335)
- Other Workers: 19,695 (Male: 15,602, Female: 4,093)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,828 (Male: 2,484, Female: 2,344)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,199 (Male: 3,507, Female: 3,692)
- Household Industry Workers: 727 (Male: 403, Female: 324)
- Other Workers: 6,075 (Male: 4,002, Female: 2,073)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sawantwadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
147,466
M: 72,944
F: 74,522 |
| Rural |
111,924
M: 55,216
F: 56,708 |
| Urban |
35,542
M: 17,728
F: 17,814 |
Number of Households: 35,958
Population Distribution
Total: 147,466 (Male: 72,944, Female: 74,522)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,426 (Male: 6,483, Female: 5,943)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,350 (Male: 4,110, Female: 4,240)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,061 (Male: 561, Female: 500)
Literate Population
Total: 117,092 (Male: 61,554, Female: 55,538)
Illiterate Population
Total: 30,374 (Male: 11,390, Female: 18,984)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 58,442 (Male: 39,457, Female: 18,985)
Main Workers
Total: 39,613 (Male: 29,061, Female: 10,552)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,829 (Male: 10,396, Female: 8,433)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,024 (Male: 33,487, Female: 55,537)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,094 (Male: 8,362, Female: 3,732)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,647 (Male: 4,255, Female: 2,392)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,177 (Male: 842, Female: 335)
- Other Workers: 19,695 (Male: 15,602, Female: 4,093)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,828 (Male: 2,484, Female: 2,344)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,199 (Male: 3,507, Female: 3,692)
- Household Industry Workers: 727 (Male: 403, Female: 324)
- Other Workers: 6,075 (Male: 4,002, Female: 2,073)
Grampanchayat List of Sawantwadi Tehsil/Taluka
Sawantwadi Tehsil comprises 63 Gram Panchayats and 90 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sawantwadi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi is located in the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra State, India.
Sawantwadi Tehsil has 90 villages.
Sawantwadi has a total of 63 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sawantwadi is 147,466.
In Sawantwadi, there are 72,944 males and 74,522 females.
There are 12,426 children in Sawantwadi, comprising 6,483 males and 5,943 females.
In Sawantwadi, the literate population is 117,092 (61,554 males and 55,538 females). The illiterate population is 30,374 (11,390 males and 18,984 females).