Ratnagiri Population in 2026
In 2026, Ratnagiri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.67 Lac (3,66,544), indicating a 14.74% increased from Ratnagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.
Ratnagiri Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Ratnagiri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.69 Lac (3,68,886), projecting a 15.48% increased from Ratnagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.88 Lac.
Ratnagiri Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ratnagiri Tehsil has a population of 3.19 Lac (3,19,449) with 1.56 Lac (1,55,575) males and 1.64 Lac (1,63,874) females.The sex ratio in Ratnagiri is 1054, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 31.10 k (31,099) which is 9.74% of Ratnagiri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ratnagiri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ratnagiri District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Ratnagiri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ratnagiri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,761), accounting for 77.25% of the Ratnagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,21,073), and the Hindu female population is around 1.26 Lac (1,25,688).
Ratnagiri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ratnagiri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 52.35 k (52,350), accounting for 16.39% of the Ratnagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.82 k (24,818), and the Muslim female population is around 27.53 k (27,532).
Ratnagiri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,46,761 | 77.25% |
| Muslim | 52,350 | 16.39% |
| Buddhist | 18,431 | 5.77% |
| Jain | 864 | 0.27% |
| Christian | 749 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 208 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 59 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRatnagiri Urban Population
The Urban population of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 1.07 Lac (1,06,599), with 52.73 k (52,728) being males and 53.87 k (53,871) being females, making up 33.37% of the Ratnagiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Ratnagiri Rural Population
The Rural population of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 2.13 Lac (2,12,850), with 1.03 Lac (1,02,847) being males and 1.10 Lac (1,10,003) being females, making up 66.63% of the Ratnagiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1070 females for every 1000 males.
Ratnagiri Literacy Rate
Ratnagiri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 93.03 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 81.47 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ratnagiri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.31%, while in the rural regions of Ratnagiri Tehsil, it is around 84.46%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ratnagiri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.07 | 93.03 | 81.47 |
| Urban Area | 92.31 | 94.33 | 90.35 |
| Rural Area | 84.46 | 92.36 | 77.18 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ratnagiri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.36 | 92.77 | 80.25 |
| Muslim | 90.54 | 93.89 | 87.58 |
| Buddhist | 86.22 | 93.84 | 79.41 |
| Jain | 96.8 | 97.67 | 95.94 |
Ratnagiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ratnagiri Tehsil is 13.86 k (13,856) with 6.63 k (6,627) males and 7.23 k (7,229) females, which is 4.34% of Ratnagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1091 females for every 1000 males.
Ratnagiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ratnagiri Tehsil is 1.20 k (1,203) with 651 (651) males and 552 (552) females, which is 0.38% of Ratnagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 848 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ratnagiri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1054 |
| Urban Area | 1022 |
| Rural Area | 1070 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ratnagiri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1039 |
| Muslim | 1110 |
| Buddhist | 1119 |
| Jain | 964 |
Ratnagiri Area & Households
The Total Area of Ratnagiri Tehsil is 941.28 Square KM, with a population density of 339 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ratnagiri Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Ratnagiri Tehsil are 196.The Total Number of households in Ratnagiri Tehsil are 74.14 k(74,137).
Ratnagiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ratnagiri Tehsil, there are about 1.32 Lac (1,32,201) workers, making up nearly 41.38% of the Ratnagiri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 85.46 k (85,457) are male workers, and about 46.74 k (46,744) are female workers.
Ratnagiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.67 Lac (3,66,544) | 14.74% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,886) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.71 Lac (3,71,227) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,565) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,906) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.78 Lac (3,77,971) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.80 Lac (3,79,843) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.82 Lac (3,81,715) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.84 Lac (3,83,585) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.85 Lac (3,85,457) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.87 Lac (3,87,327) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ratnagiri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.87 Lac (3,87,327), with a male population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,452) and a female population of 1.98 Lac (1,97,765). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Ratnagiri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.65%.