Thane Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Thane Taluka Population 2026
73,38,739 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
74,16,212
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 4.29% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 904
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,25,839
Girls 2,04,187
Literacy Gap
5.5% Diff Male Literacy 82.1%
Female Literacy 76.6%
SC Population
2,57,085
6.8% of total
ST Population
74,940
2.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 13,54,888
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,21,625
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 96.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.6%
Agricultural Laborers 0.7%
Household Industries 2.6%
Villages & Towns
17 locations| Name | Type | Population |
|---|---|---|
| thane (m corp.) | Village | 18,41,488 |
| navi mumbai (m corp.) | Village | 11,20,547 |
| mira-bhayandar (m corp.) | Village | 8,09,378 |
| pimpri (n.v.) | Village | 3,820 |
| dahisar (n.v.) | Village | 1,923 |
| vakalan (n.v.) | Village | 1,790 |
| nagaon (n.v.) | Village | 1,660 |
| waivali (n.v.) | Village | 1,259 |
| narivali (n.v.) | Village | 1,003 |
| bhandarli (n.v.) | Village | 957 |
| uttarshiv (n.v.) | Village | 955 |
| navali (n.v.) | Village | 600 |
| bamali (n.v.) | Village | 563 |
| bale (n.v.) | Village | 484 |
| mokashi (n.v.) | Village | 295 |
| nighu (n.v.) | Village | 191 |
| goteghar (n.v.) | Village | 123 |
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,86,941 | 37,87,036 | +52.28% |
| Literacy Rate | 76.07% | 79.57% | +3.5% |
| Sex Ratio | 832 | 872 | +40 |
Decadal Growth Rate
52.28%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
4.29%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thane Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Thane Taluka in 2026 is 71,11,144. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 4.29%.
What is the literacy rate of Thane Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Thane Taluka is 79.57% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Thane Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Thane Taluka is 872 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Thane Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Thane Taluka in 2027 is 74,16,212. This projection is based on the 4.29% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Thane Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Thane Taluka population grew from 24,86,941 in 2001 to 37,87,036 in 2011, a decadal growth of 52.28%. The annual compound growth rate was 4.29%.
What was the population of Thane Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Thane Taluka had a total population of 37,87,036. This comprised 20,22,949 males and 17,64,087 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Thane District
#1 of 15
By population size
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Rank in Maharashtra
#1 of 356
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Thane Taluka | Thane Avg | Maharashtra Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 79.57% | 65.01% ↑ 14.6%
| 69.46% ↑ 10.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 872 | 937 ↓ 65 | 958 ↓ 86 |
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