Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Ratnagiri District

Ratnagiri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ratnagiri District has a population of 16.15 Lac (16,15,069) with 7.61 Lac (7,61,121) males and 8.54 Lac (8,53,948) females.The sex ratio in Ratnagiri is 1122, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ratnagiri District is 1.56 Lac (1,55,560) which is 9.63% of Ratnagiri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ratnagiri District is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ratnagiri District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.

16.15 Lac

Toatl Population

7.61 Lac

Male Population

8.54 Lac

Female Population

Ratnagiri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ratnagiri District current estimated population is projected to be 18.27 Lac (18,26,571), indicating a 13.1% increased from Ratnagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.62 Lac.

Ratnagiri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ratnagiri District estimated population is projected to be 18.40 Lac (18,40,478), projecting a 13.96% increased from Ratnagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.69 Lac.

Ratnagiri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ratnagiri District, with a total Hindu population of 13.07 Lac (13,07,211), accounting for 80.94% of the Ratnagiri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.16 Lac (6,16,254), and the Hindu female population is around 6.91 Lac (6,90,957).

Ratnagiri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ratnagiri District, with a total Muslim population of 1.87 Lac (1,87,197), accounting for 11.59% of the Ratnagiri District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 87.86 k (87,864), and the Muslim female population is around 99.33 k (99,333).

Ratnagiri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,07,21180.94%
Muslim1,87,19711.59%
Buddhist1,13,4677.03%
Jain3,3470.21%
Christian1,9900.12%
Religion not stated1,5320.09%
Sikh2300.01%
Other religions and persuasions950.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ratnagiri Urban Population

The Urban population of Ratnagiri District is 2.64 Lac (2,63,723), with 1.31 Lac (1,30,908) being males and 1.33 Lac (1,32,815) being females, making up 16.33% of the Ratnagiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Ratnagiri Rural Population

The Rural population of Ratnagiri District is 13.51 Lac (13,51,346), with 6.30 Lac (6,30,213) being males and 7.21 Lac (7,21,133) being females, making up 83.67% of the Ratnagiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1145 females for every 1000 males.

Ratnagiri Literacy Rate

Ratnagiri District has a literacy rate of 82.18% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ratnagiri District is 90.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ratnagiri District is 74.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ratnagiri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.75%, while in the rural regions of Ratnagiri District, it is around 80.13%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ratnagiri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.18 90.93 74.53
Urban Area 92.75 95.41 90.16
Rural Area 80.13 89.99 71.68

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ratnagiri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.94 90.32 72.73
Muslim 91.19 94.82 88.05
Buddhist 81.51 91.5 72.76
Jain 95.05 97.49 92.54

Ratnagiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ratnagiri District is 66.95 k (66,948) with 31.97 k (31,967) males and 34.98 k (34,981) females, which is 4.15% of Ratnagiri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1095 females for every 1000 males.

Ratnagiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ratnagiri District is 20.37 k (20,374) with 10.40 k (10,402) males and 9.97 k (9,972) females, which is 1.26% of Ratnagiri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ratnagiri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1122
Urban Area 1015
Rural Area 1145

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ratnagiri

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1122
Muslim 1131
Buddhist 1128
Jain 948

Ratnagiri Area & Households

The Total Area of Ratnagiri District is 8,208 Square KM, with a population density of 197 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ratnagiri District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Ratnagiri District are 1,537.The Total Number of households in Ratnagiri District are 3.97 Lac(3,97,115).

Ratnagiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ratnagiri District, there are about 7.14 Lac (7,14,076) workers, making up nearly 44.21% of the Ratnagiri District total population. Out of these, around 4.07 Lac (4,07,008) are male workers, and about 3.07 Lac (3,07,068) are female workers.

Ratnagiri - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Ratnagiri district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,71,866, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 16,15,069 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 12.68% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 2011 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 5.43%.

Ratnagiri District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 8,71,866 to 16,15,069.
  • The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 12.68%.
  • The year 2011 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 8.72 Lac 0 0 4.11 Lac 4.60 Lac
1911 8.94 Lac 22.08 k 2.532269867 4.13 Lac 4.81 Lac
1921 8.56 Lac -37.91 k -4.240981538 3.91 Lac 4.65 Lac
1931 9.65 Lac 1.09 Lac 12.67779709 4.53 Lac 5.11 Lac
1941 10.23 Lac 58.26 k 6.039864891 4.74 Lac 5.49 Lac
1951 10.76 Lac 53.26 k 5.207583769 4.81 Lac 5.95 Lac
1961 11.46 Lac 70.16 k 6.520240131 5.06 Lac 6.40 Lac
1971 12.79 Lac 1.32 Lac 11.55941628 5.65 Lac 7.14 Lac
1981 13.80 Lac 1.01 Lac 7.891584072 6.11 Lac 7.69 Lac
1991 15.44 Lac 1.64 Lac 11.91616745 7.00 Lac 8.44 Lac
2001 16.97 Lac 1.53 Lac 9.890826569 7.94 Lac 9.02 Lac
2011 16.15 Lac -81.71 k -4.81548253 7.61 Lac 8.54 Lac

Historical Population of Ratnagiri by Census Year 1901-2011

Ratnagiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.27 Lac (18,26,571) 13.1%
2025 18.40 Lac (18,40,478) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 18.53 Lac (18,53,171) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 18.65 Lac (18,65,008) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 18.77 Lac (18,76,844) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 18.89 Lac (18,88,667) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 19.01 Lac (19,00,503) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 19.11 Lac (19,10,941) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 19.20 Lac (19,20,407) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 19.30 Lac (19,29,873) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 19.39 Lac (19,39,325) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 19.49 Lac (19,48,792) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 19.58 Lac (19,58,244) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ratnagiri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 19.58 Lac (19,58,244), with a male population of 9.27 Lac (9,26,857) and a female population of 10.31 Lac (10,30,554). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Ratnagiri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Ratnagiri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ratnagiri is 16.15 Lac (16,15,069).

The estimated population of Ratnagiri in 2024 is approximately 18.27 Lac (18,26,571).

Hindu constitute 80.94% of Ratnagiri population, amounting to approximately 13.07 Lac (13,07,211) people.

Muslim constitute 11.59% of Ratnagiri population, totaling around 1.87 Lac (1,87,197) people.

Hindu: 80.94%, Muslim: 11.59%, Buddhist: 7.03%, Jain: 0.21%, Christian: 0.12%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ratnagiri is 66.95 k (4.15%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 20.37 k (1.26%).

In Ratnagiri, 2.64 Lac (16.33%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 13.51 Lac (83.67%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ratnagiri is 82.18%, with male literacy at 90.93% and female literacy at 74.53%.

The sex ratio in Ratnagiri is 1122 females for every 1000 males.

Ratnagiri population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.