Dhule
District in Maharashtra
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Dhule: 115.5%, 23rd of 36 districts in Maharashtra
MSME Density in Dhule: 35.5 per 1,000 people, 4th lowest of 36 districts in Maharashtra
Women Literacy in Dhule: 68.8%, 2nd lowest of 36 districts in Maharashtra
Health Insurance in Dhule: 19.8%, 18th of 36 districts in Maharashtra
Dhule is a district in Maharashtra with a population of 20.5 Lakh spread across 6,929 sq km. Its literacy rate of 72.8% is below the state average of 82.3% and below the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 929.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 40.8% | 46.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 15.6% | 37.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 60.7% | 82.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 897.76 | 900.696 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 3.1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 35.3% | 49.0% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 38.7 | 42.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.4 | 9.3 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 76 | 258.143 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhule district?
Dhule has a population of 20.5 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 296 people per sq km across 6,929 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dhule?
Dhule has a literacy rate of 72.8%, which is below the Maharashtra average of 82.3% and below the national average of 72.9%.
How does Dhule compare to Maharashtra?
Dhule has a sex ratio of 946 (above state average of 929) and a literacy rate of 72.8% (below state average of 82.3%).
What data sources are used for Dhule?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.
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