Shirala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shirala Tehsil has a population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,911) with 80.84 k (80,838) males and 82.07 k (82,073) females.The sex ratio in Shirala is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shirala Tehsil is 16.97 k (16,970) which is 10.42% of Shirala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shirala Tehsil is 825 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shirala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sangli District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Shirala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shirala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,84,246), indicating a 13.1% increased from Shirala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 91.75 k, and the estimated female population is 92.46 k.
Shirala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shirala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,85,648), projecting a 13.96% increased from Shirala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.47 k, and the estimated female population is 93.15 k.
Shirala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shirala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,909), accounting for 94.47% of the Shirala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 76.34 k (76,337), and the Hindu female population is around 77.57 k (77,572).
Shirala Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shirala Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.11 k (4,114), accounting for 2.53% of the Shirala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.06 k (2,056), and the Muslim female population is around 2.06 k (2,058).
Shirala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,53,909 | 94.47% |
| Muslim | 4,114 | 2.53% |
| Buddhist | 3,877 | 2.38% |
| Jain | 735 | 0.45% |
| Religion not stated | 142 | 0.09% |
| Christian | 102 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 21 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShirala Urban Population
The Urban population of Shirala Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shirala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shirala Rural Population
The Rural population of Shirala Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,62,911), with 80.84 k (80,838) being males and 82.07 k (82,073) being females, making up 100% of the Shirala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Shirala Literacy Rate
Shirala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shirala Tehsil is 89.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shirala Tehsil is 68.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shirala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shirala Tehsil, it is around 78.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shirala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.88 | 89.36 | 68.8 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.88 | 89.36 | 68.8 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shirala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.75 | 89.3 | 68.61 |
| Muslim | 88.54 | 94.05 | 83.17 |
| Buddhist | 71.13 | 85.02 | 58.19 |
| Jain | 92 | 98.31 | 85.05 |
Shirala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shirala Tehsil is 17.16 k (17,160) with 8.49 k (8,489) males and 8.67 k (8,671) females, which is 10.53% of Shirala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Shirala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shirala Tehsil is 516 (516) with 263 (263) males and 253 (253) females, which is 0.32% of Shirala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shirala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1016 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shirala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1017 |
| Muslim | 1001 |
| Buddhist | 1039 |
| Jain | 890 |
Shirala Area & Households
The Total Area of Shirala Tehsil is 625.67 Square KM, with a population density of 260 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shirala Tehsil are 97.The Total Number of households in Shirala Tehsil are 36.34 k(36,344).
Shirala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shirala Tehsil, there are about 80.09 k (80,090) workers, making up nearly 49.16% of the Shirala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.06 k (46,063) are male workers, and about 34.03 k (34,027) are female workers.
Shirala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,246) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,648) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,929) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,123) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,317) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,509) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,703) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,756) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,711) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,666) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.96 Lac (1,95,619) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,574) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.98 Lac (1,97,527) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shirala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.98 Lac (1,97,527), with a male population of 98.44 k (98,441) and a female population of 99.05 k (99,047). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Shirala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.