Shirpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shirpur Tehsil has a population of 4.22 Lac (4,22,137) with 2.16 Lac (2,16,247) males and 2.06 Lac (2,05,890) females.The sex ratio in Shirpur is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shirpur Tehsil is 63.69 k (63,688) which is 15.09% of Shirpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shirpur Tehsil is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shirpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dhule District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

4.22 Lac

Toatl Population

2.16 Lac

Male Population

2.06 Lac

Female Population

Shirpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shirpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.77 Lac (4,77,419), indicating a 13.1% increased from Shirpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.32 Lac.

Shirpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shirpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.81 Lac (4,81,053), projecting a 13.96% increased from Shirpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.

Shirpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Shirpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.95 Lac (3,94,942), accounting for 93.56% of the Shirpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.02 Lac (2,02,338), and the Hindu female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,92,604).

Shirpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shirpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.12 k (22,116), accounting for 5.24% of the Shirpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.34 k (11,338), and the Muslim female population is around 10.78 k (10,778).

Shirpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,94,94293.56%
Muslim22,1165.24%
Jain1,8610.44%
Buddhist1,4590.35%
Religion not stated1,1340.27%
Christian3540.08%
Other religions and persuasions1360.03%
Sikh1350.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Shirpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Shirpur Tehsil is 76.91 k (76,905), with 40.24 k (40,235) being males and 36.67 k (36,670) being females, making up 18.22% of the Shirpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Shirpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Shirpur Tehsil is 3.45 Lac (3,45,232), with 1.76 Lac (1,76,012) being males and 1.69 Lac (1,69,220) being females, making up 81.78% of the Shirpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Shirpur Literacy Rate

Shirpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shirpur Tehsil is 72.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shirpur Tehsil is 57.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shirpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.8%, while in the rural regions of Shirpur Tehsil, it is around 60.31%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shirpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.95 72.04 57.56
Urban Area 84.8 88.51 80.76
Rural Area 60.31 68.09 52.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Shirpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 63.91 71.11 56.41
Muslim 79.81 85.24 74.11
Jain 95.33 96.1 94.53
Buddhist 77.81 88.11 67.93

Shirpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shirpur Tehsil is 22.26 k (22,255) with 11.33 k (11,334) males and 10.92 k (10,921) females, which is 5.27% of Shirpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Shirpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shirpur Tehsil is 2.03 Lac (2,02,826) with 1.02 Lac (1,02,253) males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,573) females, which is 48.05% of Shirpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shirpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 953
Urban Area 912
Rural Area 962

Sex Ratio by Religion in Shirpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 952
Muslim 951
Jain 964
Buddhist 1018

Shirpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Shirpur Tehsil is 1,510.67 Square KM, with a population density of 279 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shirpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shirpur Tehsil are 147.The Total Number of households in Shirpur Tehsil are 81.48 k(81,475).

Shirpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shirpur Tehsil, there are about 1.98 Lac (1,98,024) workers, making up nearly 46.91% of the Shirpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.15 Lac (1,15,486) are male workers, and about 82.54 k (82,538) are female workers.

Shirpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.77 Lac (4,77,419) 13.1%
2025 4.81 Lac (4,81,053) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 4.84 Lac (4,84,371) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 4.87 Lac (4,87,465) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 4.91 Lac (4,90,559) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 4.94 Lac (4,93,649) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 4.97 Lac (4,96,742) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 4.99 Lac (4,99,471) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 5.02 Lac (5,01,945) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 5.04 Lac (5,04,419) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 5.07 Lac (5,06,890) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 5.09 Lac (5,09,364) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 5.12 Lac (5,11,834) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shirpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.12 Lac (5,11,834), with a male population of 2.63 Lac (2,63,336) and a female population of 2.48 Lac (2,48,471). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Shirpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Shirpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shirpur is 4.22 Lac (4,22,137).

The estimated population of Shirpur in 2024 is approximately 4.77 Lac (4,77,419).

Hindu constitute 93.56% of Shirpur population, amounting to approximately 3.95 Lac (3,94,942) people.

Muslim constitute 5.24% of Shirpur population, totaling around 22.12 k (22,116) people.

Hindu: 93.56%, Muslim: 5.24%, Jain: 0.44%, Buddhist: 0.35%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Christian: 0.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shirpur is 22.26 k (5.27%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.03 Lac (48.05%).

In Shirpur, 76.91 k (18.22%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.45 Lac (81.78%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shirpur is 64.95%, with male literacy at 72.04% and female literacy at 57.56%.

The sex ratio in Shirpur is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Shirpur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.