The Thane district of Maharashtra had a population of 1.11 Cr approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1.27 Cr by 2026. It has an area of 9558 sq km and population density of 1157 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 886 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 84.53%.The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 78.81% and Marathi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 77% urban and 23% rural, and urban accounts for 77% of the total population.There are a total of 25.29 Lac households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | Value |
| Total Population 2011 | 1,10,60,148 |
| Projected 2026 | 1,26,90,693 |
| Sex Ratio | 886 |
| Literacy Rate | 84.53% |
| Density | 1157 /sq km |
Population Details
| Category | 2011 |
| Total | 1,10,60,148 |
| Male | 58,65,078 |
| Female | 51,95,070 |
Population Projections
| Year | Population |
| 2026 | 1,26,90,693 |
| 2027 | 1,27,71,751 |
| 2036 | 1,34,10,240 |
Sex Ratio Data
| Area | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 886 |
| Urban | 866 |
| Rural | 958 |
| Child (0-6) | 925 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 885 |
| Muslim | 835 |
| Buddhist | 971 |
Literacy Rates
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| District | 84.53 | 88.72 | 79.77 |
| Urban | 88.55 | 91.31 | 85.35 |
| Rural | 70.6 | 79.27 | 61.54 |
Religion Breakdown
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 87,16,055 | 78.81 |
| Muslim | 13,55,630 | 12.26 |
| Buddhist | 4,49,617 | 4.07 |
| Christian | 2,80,700 | 2.54 |
| Jain | 1,72,052 | 1.56 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 7,30,089 | 6.6 |
| ST | 15,42,451 | 13.95 |
Child Population
- 0-6 years: 13,27,146 kids
- 12% of total people
- Male kids: 6,89,665
- Female kids: 6,37,481
Urban Rural Split
| Area | Population | % |
| Urban | 85,14,678 | 76.99 |
| Rural | 25,45,470 | 23.01 |
Area and Density
- Total area: 9558 sq km
- Density: 1157 per sq km
- Towns: 51
- Villages: 1721
Households and Workforce
| Item | Number |
| Households | 25,29,165 |
| Total Workers | 44,92,767 |
| Male Workers | 33,63,123 |
| Female Workers | 11,29,644 |
Historic Growth
- 1901: 6.65 Lac people
- 2001: 81.32 Lac
- 2011: 1.11 Cr
- Big jump in 1991: 56.62%
Major Cities
| City | Population |
| Thane | 18,41,488 |
| Kalyan Dombivali | 12,47,327 |
| Vasai Virar | 12,22,390 |
| Navi Mumbai | 11,20,547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thane population now: Around 1.27 Cr in 2026.
- Sex ratio in district: 886 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy for women: 79.77 percent.
- Urban people percentage: 77 percent live in cities.
- Child ratio 0-6: 925 girls per 1000 boys.