Yavatmal
District in Maharashtra
Yavatmal is a district in Maharashtra with a population of 27.7 Lakh spread across 13,123 sq km. Its literacy rate of 73.0% is above the state average of 72.6% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 929.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 38.9% | 46.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 46.6% | 37.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 89.3% | 82.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 922.087 | 900.696 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 1 | 3.1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 12.0% | 49.0% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 44.4 | 42.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 6.6% | 9.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 115 | 258.143 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Yavatmal district?
Yavatmal has a population of 27.7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 211 people per sq km across 13,123 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Yavatmal?
Yavatmal has a literacy rate of 73.0%, which is above the Maharashtra average of 72.6% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Yavatmal compare to Maharashtra?
Yavatmal has a sex ratio of 952 (above state average of 929) and a literacy rate of 73.0% (above state average of 72.6%).
What data sources are used for Yavatmal?
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.