Sangli district overview
The Sangli district of Maharashtra had a population of about 28.22 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 31.10 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 8,572 sq km and population density of 329 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 966 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 81.48. The child sex ratio is 867 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 86.47% and Marathi is the main language spoken by large share of people. The district population is about 25.49% urban and 74.51% rural, and villages account for most of the total population. There are a total of about 5.98 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Indicator | Value |
| Total population 2011 | 28,22,143 |
| Male population 2011 | 14,35,728 |
| Female population 2011 | 13,86,415 |
| Sex ratio 2011 | 966 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 867 |
| Average literacy 2011 | 81.48% |
| Male literacy 2011 | 88.22% |
| Female literacy 2011 | 74.59% |
| Area (sq km) | 8,572 |
| Population density (2011) | 329 per sq km |
Population and projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Growth since 2011 |
| 2011 | 28,22,143 | – |
| 2021 | 30,40,000 | 7.72% |
| 2022 | 30,60,000 | 8.44% |
| 2023 | 30,80,000 | 9.14% |
| 2024 | 30,90,000 | 9.49% |
| 2025 | 31,00,000 | 9.85% |
| 2026 | 31,10,000 | 10.19% |
| 2027 | 31,20,000 | 10.54% |
| 2028 | 31,30,000 | 10.90% |
| 2029 | 31,40,000 | 11.24% |
| 2030 | 31,40,000 | 11.24% |
| 2031 | 31,50,000 | 11.59% |
| 2036 (projected) | 34,21,801 | 21.25% |
Sex ratio and child population
| Category | Value |
| Total sex ratio (females/1000 males) | 966 |
| Urban sex ratio | 973 |
| Rural sex ratio | 963 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 867 |
| Urban child sex ratio | 889 |
| Rural child sex ratio | 859 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 3,06,777 |
| Male child 0–6 | 1,64,355 |
| Female child 0–6 | 1,42,422 |
Literacy and education levels
| Category | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Total population | 81.48% | 88.22% | 74.59% |
| Urban areas | 86.24% | 90.63% | 81.76% |
| Rural areas | 79.84% | 87.39% | 72.12% |
- Literacy is improving but female literacy is still lower than male literacy
- Urban areas have better literacy than rural areas in Sangli
- More males are educated than females at district level
Religion and caste (SC/ST) data
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
| Hindu | 24,40,312 | 86.47% |
| Muslim | 2,39,607 | 8.49% |
| Jain | 87,453 | 3.10% |
| Buddhist | 38,210 | 1.35% |
| Christian | 9,098 | 0.32% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 769 | 0.03% |
| Religion not stated | 5,434 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 1,260 | 0.04% |
| Caste group | Population | Percentage of total |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,53,093 | 12.51% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18,333 | 0.65% |
Urban–rural split and area statistics
| Category | Population | Share of total |
| Urban population | 7,19,357 | 25.49% |
| Rural population | 21,02,786 | 74.51% |
| Indicator | Value |
| Total area (sq km) | 8,572 |
| Population density (persons per sq km) | 329 |
| Total households | 5,98,386 |
| Total towns | 7 |
| Total villages | 728 |
Workforce and economic profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Total workers | 12,15,104 |
| Male workers | 8,00,214 |
| Female workers | 4,14,890 |
| Workers as % of total population | 43.06% |
- About four in ten people are engaged in some kind of work
- Male workers are much higher than female workers
- Many families depend on agriculture and small trade
Historic census growth 1901–2011
| Year | Population | Growth % over previous decade |
| 1901 | 6,45,696 | 0.00% |
| 1911 | 6,13,749 | –4.95% |
| 1921 | 5,96,500 | –2.67% |
| 1931 | 7,09,200 | 18.89% |
| 1941 | 8,13,800 | 14.79% |
| 1951 | 10,00,000 | 22.83% |
| 1961 | 12,32,900 | 23.29% |
| 1971 | 15,43,200 | 25.10% |
| 1981 | 18,34,300 | 18.91% |
| 1991 | 22,09,200 | 20.45% |
| 2001 | 25,83,524 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 28,22,143 | 9.24% |
- Population has grown most in 1971 and 1980s
- Growth slowed after 2001 compared with earlier decades
- 1911 and 1921 show negative or very low growth
Sub‑districts, taluks and cities
| Administrative level | Number |
| Sub‑districts / taluks | 16 |
| Towns | 7 |
| Villages | 728 |
| Urban agglomerations | 1 |
| City / agglomeration | Population |
| Sangli (Urban Agglomeration) | 5,13,961 |
| Sangli – Miraj – Kupwad (Municipal Corporation) | 5,02,793 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Sangli district in 2025? Answer: About 31.10 lakh.
- Question: What is the literacy rate of Sangli district in 2011? Answer: Around 81.48%.
- Question: What is the sex ratio in Sangli district? Answer: About 966 females per 1000 males.
- Question: Which religion has the largest share in Sangli district? Answer: Hindu with around 86.47%.
- Question: What is the rural–urban split in Sangli district? Answer: Around 75% rural and 25% urban.