Solan Population in 2025
In 2025, Solan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.28 Lac (1,27,837), indicating a 9.64% increased from Solan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 67.26 k, and the estimated female population is 60.58 k.
Solan Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Solan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.28 Lac (1,28,361), projecting a 10.09% increased from Solan's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 67.53 k, and the estimated female population is 60.84 k.
Solan Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Solan Tehsil has a population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,598) with 61.37 k (61,368) males and 55.23 k (55,230) females.The sex ratio in Solan is 900, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Solan Tehsil is 12.05 k (12,054) which is 10.34% of Solan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Solan Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Solan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Solan District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Solan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Solan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,765), accounting for 95.85% of the Solan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.61 k (58,611), and the Hindu female population is around 53.15 k (53,154).
Solan Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Solan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.04 k (2,039), accounting for 1.75% of the Solan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.29 k (1,288), and the Muslim female population is around 751 (751).
Solan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,11,765 | 95.85% |
| Muslim | 2,039 | 1.75% |
| Sikh | 1,576 | 1.35% |
| Christian | 650 | 0.56% |
| Buddhist | 438 | 0.38% |
| Religion not stated | 71 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 35 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSolan Urban Population
The Urban population of Solan Tehsil is 45.85 k (45,845), with 25.09 k (25,088) being males and 20.76 k (20,757) being females, making up 39.32% of the Solan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 828 females for every 1000 males.
Solan Rural Population
The Rural population of Solan Tehsil is 70.75 k (70,753), with 36.28 k (36,280) being males and 34.47 k (34,473) being females, making up 60.68% of the Solan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Solan Literacy Rate
Solan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.97% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Solan Tehsil is 92.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Solan Tehsil is 84.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Solan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.04%, while in the rural regions of Solan Tehsil, it is around 86.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Solan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.97 | 92.54 | 84.99 |
| Urban Area | 93.04 | 94.36 | 91.44 |
| Rural Area | 86.27 | 91.25 | 81.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Solan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.99 | 92.65 | 84.94 |
| Muslim | 82.65 | 84.79 | 78.75 |
| Sikh | 93.5 | 95.77 | 90.84 |
| Christian | 91.98 | 94.2 | 89.76 |
Solan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Solan Tehsil is 36.99 k (36,991) with 18.97 k (18,966) males and 18.03 k (18,025) females, which is 31.73% of Solan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Solan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Solan Tehsil is 866 (866) with 432 (432) males and 434 (434) females, which is 0.74% of Solan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Solan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 900 |
| Urban Area | 828 |
| Rural Area | 951 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Solan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 907 |
| Muslim | 584 |
| Sikh | 859 |
| Christian | 988 |
Solan Area & Households
The Total Area of Solan Tehsil is 260.85 Square KM, with a population density of 447 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Solan Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Solan Tehsil are 478.The Total Number of households in Solan Tehsil are 26.19 k(26,189).
Solan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Solan Tehsil, there are about 54.55 k (54,548) workers, making up nearly 46.78% of the Solan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.71 k (36,705) are male workers, and about 17.84 k (17,843) are female workers.
Solan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.28 Lac (1,27,837) | 9.64% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.28 Lac (1,28,361) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,801) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.29 Lac (1,29,257) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,697) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,153) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,474) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.31 Lac (1,30,727) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.31 Lac (1,30,981) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,218) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,471) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,725) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Solan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.32 Lac (1,31,725), with a male population of 69.28 k (69,278) and a female population of 62.44 k (62,443). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Solan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.