Chiplun Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chiplun Tehsil has a population of 2.79 Lac (2,79,122) with 1.35 Lac (1,34,788) males and 1.44 Lac (1,44,334) females.The sex ratio in Chiplun is 1071, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chiplun Tehsil is 26.97 k (26,972) which is 9.66% of Chiplun Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chiplun Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.79 Lac

Toatl Population

1.35 Lac

Male Population

1.44 Lac

Female Population

Chiplun Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chiplun Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.16 Lac (3,15,675), indicating a 13.1% increased from Chiplun's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.

Chiplun Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chiplun Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,18,078), projecting a 13.96% increased from Chiplun's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.64 Lac.

Chiplun Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chiplun Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.28 Lac (2,27,576), accounting for 81.53% of the Chiplun Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,080), and the Hindu female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,17,496).

Chiplun Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chiplun Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 28.39 k (28,385), accounting for 10.17% of the Chiplun Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.51 k (13,507), and the Muslim female population is around 14.88 k (14,878).

Chiplun Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,27,57681.53%
Muslim28,38510.17%
Buddhist21,8157.82%
Jain5100.18%
Religion not stated3940.14%
Christian3890.14%
Sikh280.01%
Other religions and persuasions250.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chiplun Urban Population

The Urban population of Chiplun Tehsil is 67.54 k (67,536), with 33.79 k (33,791) being males and 33.75 k (33,745) being females, making up 24.2% of the Chiplun total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Chiplun Rural Population

The Rural population of Chiplun Tehsil is 2.12 Lac (2,11,586), with 1.01 Lac (1,00,997) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,589) being females, making up 75.8% of the Chiplun total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1095 females for every 1000 males.

Chiplun Literacy Rate

Chiplun Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.94% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chiplun Tehsil is 92.47 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chiplun Tehsil is 78 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chiplun Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.71%, while in the rural regions of Chiplun Tehsil, it is around 82.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chiplun

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.94 92.47 78
Urban Area 93.71 96.49 90.95
Rural Area 82.16 91.13 74.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chiplun

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.16 92.13 76.78
Muslim 92.96 95.71 90.53
Buddhist 82.73 92.16 74.07
Jain 95.86 97.06 94.57

Chiplun Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chiplun Tehsil is 10.93 k (10,927) with 5.37 k (5,367) males and 5.56 k (5,560) females, which is 3.91% of Chiplun Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1036 females for every 1000 males.

Chiplun Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chiplun Tehsil is 2.39 k (2,393) with 1.22 k (1,216) males and 1.18 k (1,177) females, which is 0.86% of Chiplun Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chiplun

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1071
Urban Area 999
Rural Area 1095

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chiplun

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1068
Muslim 1102
Buddhist 1076
Jain 882

Chiplun Area & Households

The Total Area of Chiplun Tehsil is 1,112.84 Square KM, with a population density of 251 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chiplun Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chiplun Tehsil are 165.The Total Number of households in Chiplun Tehsil are 66.96 k(66,959).

Chiplun Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chiplun Tehsil, there are about 1.20 Lac (1,20,135) workers, making up nearly 43.04% of the Chiplun Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.34 k (72,335) are male workers, and about 47.80 k (47,800) are female workers.

Chiplun - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.16 Lac (3,15,675) 13.1%
2025 3.18 Lac (3,18,078) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 3.20 Lac (3,20,272) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 3.22 Lac (3,22,318) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 3.24 Lac (3,24,363) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 3.26 Lac (3,26,407) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 3.28 Lac (3,28,452) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 3.30 Lac (3,30,256) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 3.32 Lac (3,31,892) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 3.34 Lac (3,33,528) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 3.35 Lac (3,35,162) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 3.37 Lac (3,36,798) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 3.38 Lac (3,38,431) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chiplun Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.38 Lac (3,38,431), with a male population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,139) and a female population of 1.74 Lac (1,74,184). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Chiplun Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Chiplun Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chiplun is 2.79 Lac (2,79,122).

The estimated population of Chiplun in 2024 is approximately 3.16 Lac (3,15,675).

Hindu constitute 81.53% of Chiplun population, amounting to approximately 2.28 Lac (2,27,576) people.

Muslim constitute 10.17% of Chiplun population, totaling around 28.39 k (28,385) people.

Hindu: 81.53%, Muslim: 10.17%, Buddhist: 7.82%, Jain: 0.18%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Christian: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chiplun is 10.93 k (3.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.39 k (0.86%).

In Chiplun, 67.54 k (24.2%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.12 Lac (75.8%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chiplun is 84.94%, with male literacy at 92.47% and female literacy at 78%.

The sex ratio in Chiplun is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

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