The Solapur district of Maharashtra had a population of 43.18 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 49.20 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 14,895 sq km and population density of 290 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 939 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 77.02%.The child sex ratio is 884 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 87.9% and Marathi is the main language spoken by most. The district population is 32% urban and 68% rural, and children account for 12.47% of the total population.There are a total of 8.73 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | Value |
| Total Population 2011 | 43,17,756 |
| Projected 2026 | 49,54,302 |
| Sex Ratio | 939 |
| Literacy Rate | 77.02% |
| Density | 290/sq km |
Population Historic Data
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 1901 | 8.75 Lac | - |
| 1921 | 9.00 Lac | -4.91 |
| 1991 | 32.31 Lac | 24.84 |
| 2001 | 38.50 Lac | 19.14 |
| 2011 | 43.18 Lac | 12.16 |
Population Projections
| Year | Estimated Population |
| 2025 | 48.99 Lac |
| 2026 | 49.54 Lac |
| 2027 | 49.86 Lac |
| 2036 | 52.35 Lac |
Sex Ratio Stats
| Category | Ratio |
| Total | 939 |
| Urban | 972 |
| Rural | 923 |
| Child 0-6 | 884 |
Literacy Rates
| Category | Total % | Male % | Female % |
| Total | 77.02 | 85.03 | 68.55 |
| Urban | 83.10 | 89.70 | 76.36 |
| Rural | 74.06 | 82.82 | 64.64 |
Religion Population
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 37,95,424 | 87.9 |
| Muslim | 4,41,254 | 10.22 |
| Buddhist | 35,497 | 0.82 |
| Jain | 28,134 | 0.65 |
| Christian | 9,882 | 0.23 |
SC ST Details
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 6,49,745 | 15.05 |
| ST | 77,592 | 1.80 |
Urban Rural Population
| Area | Population | % |
| Urban | 13,99,091 | 32.40 |
| Rural | 29,18,665 | 67.60 |
Area Households Villages
- Area: 14,895 sq km
- Density: 290 per sq km
- Households: 8,73,167
- Villages: 1,154
- Towns: 13
Child Population
- 0-6 kids: 5,38,453
- 12.47% total
- Male child: 2,85,879
- Female child: 2,52,574
Workforce Numbers
- Total workers: 18,98,395
- 43.97% population
- Male workers: 12,06,933
- Female workers: 6,91,462
City Town List
- Solapur City: 9,51,558 people
- Barshi Town: 1,18,722 people
Frequently Asked Questions
- Solapur 2011 population? 43.18 lakh total.
- District sex ratio value? 939 females per 1000 males.
- Average literacy percent? 77.02 overall.
- Rural population share? 68 percent.
- Projected 2026 population? 49.54 lakh approx.