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Palghar Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

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Palghar Population 2026

7,34,034 (Estimated)

Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.

Next Census 2027
7,47,010
Projected Estimate

Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.93% 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.

Palghar Population 2026

Palghar is a city located in Thane District, Maharashtra, India. As of 2026, the estimated population of Palghar is 7,32,865, based on Census 2011 data and a growth rate of 1.93% per annum. According to Census 2011, Palghar had a population of 5,50,166. The population comprises 2,88,514 males and 2,61,652 females.

Looking ahead, the projected population of Palghar for Census 2027 is estimated to be 7,47,010, assuming the current growth trend continues.

Demographics of Palghar

The sex ratio of Palghar is 907 females per 1000 males, which is below the national average of 940. This demographic indicator reflects the gender balance and social conditions within the city.

Palghar serves as an important urban center in Thane District, contributing to the region's economic and social development. The city's demographic profile has evolved over successive census periods, reflecting changes in urbanization, migration, and development patterns.

Palghar Literacy and Education

Education is a key development indicator, and Palghar has achieved a literacy rate of 70.49% as per Census 2011. This literacy rate reflects the city's commitment to education and human development.

The city continues to work towards improving educational outcomes, with various initiatives focused on increasing access to quality education for all residents.

Historical Growth (2001-2011)

Between Census 2001 and Census 2011, Palghar experienced a population growth of 21.0%, growing from 4,54,635 to 5,50,166. The annual compound growth rate during this period was 1.93%. This growth pattern provides insights into the city's development trajectory and helps in planning for future infrastructure and services.

Census 2011 Data

Official
👥Total Population
5,50,166
📖Literacy Rate
70.49%
⚖️Sex Ratio
907
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
1,28,526
👶

Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 12.6% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 958

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 35,520
Girls 34,034

Literacy Gap

12.3% Diff
Male Literacy 76.3%
Female Literacy 64.0%
SC Population
16,999
3.1% of total
ST Population
1,68,152
30.6% of total
👷

Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 1,91,977

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 47,120

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 64.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.2%
Agricultural Laborers 20.4%
Household Industries 3.1%

Villages & Towns

215 locations
Name Type Population
palghar (m cl) Village 68,930
boisar (ct) Village 36,151
khaira (ct) Village 31,699
pasthal (ct) Village 18,194
satpati Village 17,032
katkar (ct) Village 11,398
manor (ct) Village 10,421
salwad (ct) Village 10,397
mahim Village 10,343
dandi (ct) Village 8,942
saravali (ct) Village 8,710
umbar pada nandade (ct) Village 7,605
murabe Village 7,469
tarapur (ct) Village 6,962
dandi Village 6,540
kelwa Village 6,421
shirgaon (ct) Village 5,971
nawapur Village 4,773
kelwa road Village 4,754
shigaon Village 4,642
saphale Village 4,396
pam tembhi Village 4,150
wadrai Village 4,038
umroli Village 4,011
kolawade Village 3,692
barhanpur Village 3,522
kurgaon Village 3,513
gundale Village 3,409
nanivali Village 3,288
haloli Village 3,260
edwan Village 3,188
saware Village 3,115
dhuktan Village 2,850
betegaon Village 2,832
durves Village 2,766
padghe Village 2,663
sonave Village 2,650
dahisar t. manor Village 2,557
nandgaon t. tarapur Village 2,553
makunsar Village 2,500
tembhi khodave Village 2,408
ghivali Village 2,396
salgaon Village 2,379
kharekuran Village 2,377
kumbhavali Village 2,361
nandore Village 2,344
kudan Village 2,334
chahade Village 2,293
nihe Village 2,246
man Village 2,237
mykhop Village 2,217
kosbad Village 2,166
jalsar Village 2,153
makane kapase Village 2,146
khadkoli Village 2,126
embur airambi Village 2,072
khardi Village 2,040
dahisar t. tarapur Village 2,020
bandar Village 2,007
navaze Village 1,998
ganje Village 1,975
kardal Village 1,971
vilangi Village 1,956
borsheti Village 1,949
haranwali Village 1,909
devkhope Village 1,862
tandulwadi Village 1,829
nagzari Village 1,811
kondhan Village 1,804
virathan bk. Village 1,799
dhansar Village 1,787
somate Village 1,761
awadhan Village 1,744
ten Village 1,743
kirat Village 1,717
uchchheli Village 1,709
shelwadi Village 1,707
hanuman nagar Village 1,691
kapase Village 1,689
warangade Village 1,684
kolgaon Village 1,672
maswan Village 1,667
sakhare Village 1,652
takwahal Village 1,646
girnoli Village 1,626
ranishigaon Village 1,607
pargaon Village 1,597
bahadoli Village 1,573
agawan Village 1,541
khamloli Village 1,534
kore Village 1,514
usarani Village 1,490
karwale Village 1,489
lalonde Village 1,487
velgaon Village 1,474
wasare Village 1,472
nandgaon t. manor Village 1,455
vedhi Village 1,444
dhekale Village 1,430
agarwadi Village 1,414
mangelwada Village 1,403
wade Village 1,376
virathan kh. Village 1,366
salivali Village 1,353
kamare Village 1,338
panchali Village 1,316
walve Village 1,296
popharan Village 1,277
sawarkhand Village 1,274
unbhat Village 1,242
katale Village 1,241
bot Village 1,220
karalgaon Village 1,220
birwadi Village 1,217
penand Village 1,206
pole Village 1,192
navghar Village 1,179
kokaner Village 1,166
tamsai Village 1,125
loware Village 1,118
mande Village 1,101
mahagaon Village 1,091
chatale Village 1,090
mithagar Village 1,082
kandre bhure Village 1,077
sumadi Village 1,066
kude Village 1,047
gowade Village 1,042
alewadi Village 990
navi delwadi Village 987
parnali Village 986
zanzroli Village 977
darshet Village 967
khanivade Village 966
gargaon Village 963
wave Village 956
ambatpada Village 950
girale Village 950
sagave Village 933
ravate Village 927
chinchare Village 913
tembhi Village 902
kukade Village 886
vitthalwadi Village 881
mundwali Village 879
kambode Village 878
gundave Village 850
kallale Village 847
saratodi Village 840
tighare Village 829
jayshet Village 820
lalthane Village 818
ambedhe Village 817
chari kh. Village 816
mendhwan Village 802
varkhunti Village 792
dongare Village 787
akegavhan Village 784
chilhar Village 777
wadhiv saravali Village 772
pochade Village 741
morekuran Village 718
vadhi Village 716
ghatim Village 709
dahiwale Village 699
akoli Village 690
kharshet Village 688
dande Village 682
saravali Village 673
ambhan Village 660
bandhan Village 652
mathane Village 649
vikaswadi Village 645
nagavepada Village 642
bhadave Village 634
dapoli Village 628
vengani Village 610
shilte Village 605
khutad Village 602
damkhind Village 596
bandate Village 573
ambadi Village 561
wandivali Village 544
nagave Village 542
khutal Village 514
newale Village 513
umbarwada t. manor Village 503
datiware Village 490
akkarpatti Village 478
kandarwan Village 474
rambag Village 465
netali Village 388
sawarai Village 359
ambodegaon Village 358
vehaloli Village 345
saye Village 342
nagave t.manor Village 333
rothe Village 331
khadkawane Village 315
wakadi Village 311
pathrali Village 308
khaire Village 306
uchavali Village 294
warai Village 287
dahisar t. mahim Village 272
gundali Village 271
tokarale Village 235
wasaroli Village 232
jansai Village 217
manjurli Village 102
kambalgaon Village 101
khatali Village 92
asheri Village 0
kharmendi Village 0
kharwadashri Village 0

Historical Comparison (2001-2011)

Decadal Change
Metric Census 2001 Census 2011 Change
Population 4,54,635 5,50,166 +21.01%
Literacy Rate 63.89% 70.49% +6.6%
Sex Ratio 878 907 +29
Decadal Growth Rate
21.01%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.93%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Palghar in 2026?
The estimated population of Palghar in 2026 is 7,32,865. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.93%.
What is the literacy rate of Palghar?
The literacy rate of Palghar is 70.49% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Palghar?
The sex ratio of Palghar is 907 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Palghar in 2027?
The projected population of Palghar in 2027 is 7,47,010. This projection is based on the 1.93% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Palghar population changed since 2001?
Palghar population grew from 4,54,635 in 2001 to 5,50,166 in 2011, a decadal growth of 21.01%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.93%.
What was the population of Palghar in Census 2011?
According to Census 2011, Palghar had a total population of 5,50,166. This comprised 2,88,514 males and 2,61,652 females.

📊 Comparison & Rankings

🏆
Rank in Thane District
#6 of 15
By population size
🎯
Rank in Maharashtra
#26 of 356
Among all talukas/cities in state

Comparison with Averages

Metric Palghar Thane Avg Maharashtra Avg
Literacy Rate 70.49%
65.01% ↑ 5.5%
69.46% ↑ 1.0%
Sex Ratio 907
937 ↓ 30
958 ↓ 51

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