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Sindhudurg

सिंधुदुर्ग
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Area · — km²
Population · 8,49,651
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About the district

Sindhudurg — district of Maharashtra

Sindhudurg is a district in Maharashtra. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Sindhudurg

Coastal district known for its forts, beaches, and fishing villages along the Arabian Sea.

District HQ
Sindhudurg

Must-visit places in Sindhudurg

fort

Sindhudurg Fort

Historic 17th-century fort built by Shivaji, located on an island in the Arabian Sea.

  • beach
    Malvan Beach

    Popular beach destination in Malvan known for water sports and scenic coastal views.

  • beach
    Tarkarli Beach

    Beautiful beach in Tarkarli village famous for snorkeling and underwater marine life.

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Then & Now

Sindhudurg district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,37,208
Census 2011 baseline
+18.4%
Population · 2026
8,72,534
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,81,959
Census 2011 baseline
+16.9%
Households · 2026
2,12,659
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 760 villages

Sindhudurg district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,60,537Census 2011
Female population
3,76,671Census 2011
Sex ratio
1045 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,81,959Census 2011
SC population
48,388Census 2011
ST population
5,981Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,72,534+18.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,12,659RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,06,759Census 2011
Cultivators
81,988Census 2011
Agri labourers
35,858Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,77,233 / 33,40,87238% complete
SBM-G toilets
7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Sindhudurg district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
53 of 760 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • Hospital· 23
  • PHC· 17
  • Temple· 13
  • College· 4
  • School· 2
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Sindhudurg district.

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All 8 mandals of Sindhudurg

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760 villages · 432 GPs
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Top villages in Sindhudurg

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sindhudurg

How many mandals and villages are in Sindhudurg district?

Sindhudurg district has 8 mandals and 760 revenue villages across 432 gram panchayats in Maharashtra.

Where is the headquarters of Sindhudurg district?

The district headquarters of Sindhudurg is —.

What is the pincode of Sindhudurg district?

Sindhudurg district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Sindhudurg may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sindhudurg fall under?

Sindhudurg district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sindhudurg district?

Sindhudurg district had a population of 8,49,651 per the 2011 Census, across 760 villages.

When was Sindhudurg district formed?

Sindhudurg district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sindhudurg district?

Major rivers in Sindhudurg district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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