Dapoli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dapoli Tehsil has a population of 1.78 Lac (1,78,340) with 82.82 k (82,817) males and 95.52 k (95,523) females.The sex ratio in Dapoli is 1154, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dapoli Tehsil is 17.02 k (17,019) which is 9.54% of Dapoli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dapoli Tehsil is 929 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dapoli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dapoli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,01,695), indicating a 13.1% increased from Dapoli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.00 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Dapoli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dapoli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.03 Lac (2,03,231), projecting a 13.96% increased from Dapoli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 94.73 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Dapoli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dapoli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,699), accounting for 78.33% of the Dapoli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.54 k (64,540), and the Hindu female population is around 75.16 k (75,159).

Dapoli Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dapoli Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 27.41 k (27,408), accounting for 15.37% of the Dapoli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.92 k (12,920), and the Muslim female population is around 14.49 k (14,488).

Dapoli Religion Wise Population

Dapoli Urban Population

The Urban population of Dapoli Tehsil is 34.26 k (34,256), with 17.16 k (17,161) being males and 17.10 k (17,095) being females, making up 19.21% of the Dapoli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Dapoli Rural Population

The Rural population of Dapoli Tehsil is 1.44 Lac (1,44,084), with 65.66 k (65,656) being males and 78.43 k (78,428) being females, making up 80.79% of the Dapoli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1195 females for every 1000 males.

Dapoli Literacy Rate

Dapoli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.38% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dapoli Tehsil is 90.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dapoli Tehsil is 73.73 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dapoli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.32%, while in the rural regions of Dapoli Tehsil, it is around 78.78%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dapoli

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.38	90.41	73.73
Urban Area	92.32	95.24	89.43
Rural Area	78.78	89.14	70.33

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dapoli

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.32	89.37	70.9
Muslim	92.26	95.77	89.22
Buddhist	80.87	90.39	72.33
Jain	96.21	97.71	94.37

Dapoli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dapoli Tehsil is 4.69 k (4,692) with 2.31 k (2,312) males and 2.38 k (2,380) females, which is 2.63% of Dapoli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Dapoli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dapoli Tehsil is 9.10 k (9,100) with 4.48 k (4,476) males and 4.62 k (4,624) females, which is 5.1% of Dapoli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dapoli

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1154
Urban Area	997
Rural Area	1195

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dapoli

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1165
Muslim	1122
Buddhist	1108
Jain	815

Dapoli Area & Households

The Total Area of Dapoli Tehsil is 865.69 Square KM, with a population density of 206 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dapoli Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Dapoli Tehsil are 173.The Total Number of households in Dapoli Tehsil are 45.35 k(45,354).

Dapoli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dapoli Tehsil, there are about 72.55 k (72,546) workers, making up nearly 40.68% of the Dapoli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 42.74 k (42,739) are male workers, and about 29.81 k (29,807) are female workers.

Dapoli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dapoli Census Frequently Asked Questions