Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Sangli District

Sangli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sangli District has a population of 28.22 Lac (28,22,143) with 14.36 Lac (14,35,728) males and 13.86 Lac (13,86,415) females.The sex ratio in Sangli is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sangli District is 3.07 Lac (3,06,777) which is 10.87% of Sangli District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sangli District is 867 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sangli District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.

28.22 Lac

Toatl Population

14.36 Lac

Male Population

13.86 Lac

Female Population

Sangli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sangli District current estimated population is projected to be 31.92 Lac (31,91,718), indicating a 13.1% increased from Sangli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.62 Lac.

Sangli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sangli District estimated population is projected to be 32.16 Lac (32,16,019), projecting a 13.96% increased from Sangli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.74 Lac.

Sangli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sangli District, with a total Hindu population of 24.40 Lac (24,40,312), accounting for 86.47% of the Sangli District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.42 Lac (12,42,390), and the Hindu female population is around 11.98 Lac (11,97,922).

Sangli Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sangli District, with a total Muslim population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,607), accounting for 8.49% of the Sangli District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,20,693), and the Muslim female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,18,914).

Sangli Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu24,40,31286.47%
Muslim2,39,6078.49%
Jain87,4533.1%
Buddhist38,2101.35%
Christian9,0980.32%
Religion not stated5,4340.19%
Sikh1,2600.04%
Other religions and persuasions7690.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sangli Urban Population

The Urban population of Sangli District is 7.19 Lac (7,19,357), with 3.65 Lac (3,64,604) being males and 3.55 Lac (3,54,753) being females, making up 25.49% of the Sangli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Sangli Rural Population

The Rural population of Sangli District is 21.03 Lac (21,02,786), with 10.71 Lac (10,71,124) being males and 10.32 Lac (10,31,662) being females, making up 74.51% of the Sangli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Sangli Literacy Rate

Sangli District has a literacy rate of 81.48% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sangli District is 88.22 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sangli District is 74.59 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sangli District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.24%, while in the rural regions of Sangli District, it is around 79.84%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sangli

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.48 88.22 74.59
Urban Area 86.24 90.63 81.76
Rural Area 79.84 87.39 72.12

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sangli

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.76 87.77 73.58
Muslim 84.71 89.77 79.62
Jain 91.79 95.18 88.2
Buddhist 80.92 89.1 72.97

Sangli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sangli District is 3.53 Lac (3,53,093) with 1.77 Lac (1,77,108) males and 1.76 Lac (1,75,985) females, which is 12.51% of Sangli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Sangli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sangli District is 18.33 k (18,333) with 9.41 k (9,406) males and 8.93 k (8,927) females, which is 0.65% of Sangli District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sangli

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 966
Urban Area 973
Rural Area 964

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sangli

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 965
Muslim 986
Jain 932
Buddhist 1020

Sangli Area & Households

The Total Area of Sangli District is 8,572 Square KM, with a population density of 329 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sangli District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Sangli District are 728.The Total Number of households in Sangli District are 5.98 Lac(5,98,386).

Sangli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sangli District, there are about 12.15 Lac (12,15,104) workers, making up nearly 43.06% of the Sangli District total population. Out of these, around 8.00 Lac (8,00,214) are male workers, and about 4.15 Lac (4,14,890) are female workers.

Sangli - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Sangli district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,45,696, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 28,22,143 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 25.11% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 13.56%.

Sangli District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 6,45,696 to 28,22,143.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 25.11%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 6.46 Lac 0 0 3.25 Lac 3.20 Lac
1911 6.14 Lac -31.95 k -4.947374616 3.15 Lac 2.99 Lac
1921 5.97 Lac -16.38 k -2.668834755 3.08 Lac 2.90 Lac
1931 7.09 Lac 1.11 Lac 18.66294146 3.64 Lac 3.45 Lac
1941 8.14 Lac 1.06 Lac 14.8959312 4.17 Lac 3.98 Lac
1951 10.00 Lac 1.86 Lac 22.82843984 5.08 Lac 4.92 Lac
1961 12.33 Lac 2.33 Lac 23.25238036 6.30 Lac 6.03 Lac
1971 15.43 Lac 3.10 Lac 25.10766546 7.92 Lac 7.51 Lac
1981 18.34 Lac 2.92 Lac 18.91226273 9.33 Lac 9.02 Lac
1991 22.09 Lac 3.75 Lac 20.45447483 11.29 Lac 10.81 Lac
2001 25.84 Lac 3.74 Lac 16.92862781 13.20 Lac 12.63 Lac
2011 28.22 Lac 2.39 Lac 9.236182826 14.36 Lac 13.86 Lac

Historical Population of Sangli by Census Year 1901-2011

Sangli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 31.92 Lac (31,91,718) 13.1%
2025 32.16 Lac (32,16,019) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 32.38 Lac (32,38,198) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 32.59 Lac (32,58,881) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 32.80 Lac (32,79,564) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 33.00 Lac (33,00,222) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 33.21 Lac (33,20,905) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 33.39 Lac (33,39,143) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 33.56 Lac (33,55,685) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 33.72 Lac (33,72,226) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 33.89 Lac (33,88,743) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 34.05 Lac (34,05,284) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 34.22 Lac (34,21,801) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sangli District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 34.22 Lac (34,21,801), with a male population of 17.48 Lac (17,48,362) and a female population of 16.73 Lac (16,73,141). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Sangli District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Sangli Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sangli is 28.22 Lac (28,22,143).

The estimated population of Sangli in 2024 is approximately 31.92 Lac (31,91,718).

Hindu constitute 86.47% of Sangli population, amounting to approximately 24.40 Lac (24,40,312) people.

Muslim constitute 8.49% of Sangli population, totaling around 2.40 Lac (2,39,607) people.

Hindu: 86.47%, Muslim: 8.49%, Jain: 3.1%, Buddhist: 1.35%, Christian: 0.32%, Religion not stated: 0.19%, Sikh: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sangli is 3.53 Lac (12.51%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 18.33 k (0.65%).

In Sangli, 7.19 Lac (25.49%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.03 Lac (74.51%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sangli is 81.48%, with male literacy at 88.22% and female literacy at 74.59%.

The sex ratio in Sangli is 966 females for every 1000 males.

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