Nashik
District in Maharashtra
Nashik is a district in Maharashtra with a population of 61.1 Lakh spread across 14,997 sq km. Its literacy rate of 71.2% is below the state average of 72.6% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 934 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 | 42.6% | 46.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 35.0% | 37.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 79.3% | 82.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 890.047 | 900.696 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 3.1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 46.3% | 49.0% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 34.3 | 42.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 7.9% | 9.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 229 | 258.143 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nashik district?
Nashik has a population of 61.1 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 407 people per sq km across 14,997 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Nashik?
Nashik has a literacy rate of 71.2%, which is below the Maharashtra average of 72.6% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Nashik compare to Maharashtra?
Nashik has a sex ratio of 934 (above state average of 929) and a literacy rate of 71.2% (below state average of 72.6%).
What data sources are used for Nashik?
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.