Thane
District in MAHARASHTRA
Thane District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 1,10,60,148 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 58,65,078 are males while 51,95,070 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,10,60,148
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.39%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 886
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Thane has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.00% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 924 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 886.
Total Children
13,27,146
12.00% of population
Boys
6,89,665
52.0%
Girls
6,37,481
48.0%
Child Sex Ratio
924
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Thane district has a population density of 1157 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 9,558 sq. km.
Density
1157
per sq. km
Total Area
9,558
sq. km
Total Population
1,10,60,148
Census 2011
Density Comparison
📈 Population Trend & Projections
Population trend showing growth from 81,28,833 in 2001 to 1,10,60,148 in 2011, with projections for 2021 (1,28,99,451), 2026 (1,39,30,810), and 2031 (1,50,44,630).
Census 2001
81.29 Lakhs
Census 2011
110.60 Lakhs
Est. 2021*
128.99 Lakhs
Est. 2026*
139.31 Lakhs
Est. 2031*
150.45 Lakhs
*Projections based on 16.63% decadal growth rate (2001-2011)
Religion Breakdown
Population Growth (2001-2011)
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Thane stands at 886 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 88.72% while female literacy is at 79.77%, showing a gender gap of 8.95%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.60% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 13.95% of total population in Thane.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 1,10,60,148, 44,92,767 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.62% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.49% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.51% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 39,30,511
- Marginal Workers
- 5,62,256
- Non-Workers
- 65,67,381
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 58,65,078 males (53.0%) and 51,95,070 females (47.0%) out of 1,10,60,148 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 82,27,161 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 88.72%, Female 79.77%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thane district in MAHARASHTRA?
Thane district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 1,10,60,148 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 58,65,078 males and 51,95,070 females.
What is the literacy rate of Thane district?
The overall literacy rate of Thane district is N/A%. Male literacy is 88.72% and female literacy is 79.77%.
What is the sex ratio in Thane district?
The sex ratio in Thane district is 886 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Thane district?
Thane district has 13,27,146 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 6,89,665 are boys and 6,37,481 are girls. The child sex ratio is 924 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Thane district?
Thane district has a population density of 1157 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 9,558 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Thane district?
Out of the total population of 1,10,60,148, 44,92,767 people (40.6%) are engaged in work activities in Thane district.
What is the population growth rate of Thane district?
Thane district recorded a population growth of 36.06% between 2001 and 2011. The population increased from 81,28,833 in 2001 to 1,10,60,148 in 2011.