Phaltan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Phaltan Tehsil has a population of 3.43 Lac (3,42,667) with 1.76 Lac (1,76,250) males and 1.66 Lac (1,66,417) females.The sex ratio in Phaltan is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Phaltan Tehsil is 37.32 k (37,321) which is 10.89% of Phaltan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Phaltan Tehsil is 864 females for every 1000 males.

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

Phaltan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Phaltan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.88 Lac (3,87,542), indicating a 13.1% increased from Phaltan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.

Phaltan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Phaltan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.90 Lac (3,90,492), projecting a 13.96% increased from Phaltan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.89 Lac.

Phaltan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Phaltan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.12 Lac (3,12,406), accounting for 91.17% of the Phaltan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.61 Lac (1,60,988), and the Hindu female population is around 1.51 Lac (1,51,418).

Phaltan Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Phaltan Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 14.78 k (14,778), accounting for 4.31% of the Phaltan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 7.43 k (7,432), and the Buddhist female population is around 7.35 k (7,346).

Phaltan Religion Wise Population

Phaltan Urban Population

The Urban population of Phaltan Tehsil is 60.17 k (60,172), with 30.40 k (30,395) being males and 29.78 k (29,777) being females, making up 17.56% of the Phaltan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Phaltan Rural Population

The Rural population of Phaltan Tehsil is 2.82 Lac (2,82,495), with 1.46 Lac (1,45,855) being males and 1.37 Lac (1,36,640) being females, making up 82.44% of the Phaltan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Phaltan Literacy Rate

Phaltan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Phaltan Tehsil is 87.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Phaltan Tehsil is 74.78 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Phaltan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.76%, while in the rural regions of Phaltan Tehsil, it is around 79.53%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Phaltan

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.16	87.26	74.78
Urban Area	88.76	92.86	84.63
Rural Area	79.53	86.08	72.61

Literacy Rate by Religion in Phaltan

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.03	87.17	74.56
Buddhist	79.54	86.79	72.28
Muslim	83.45	88.07	78.74
Jain	95.64	96.13	95.15

Phaltan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Phaltan Tehsil is 49.59 k (49,586) with 25.21 k (25,206) males and 24.38 k (24,380) females, which is 14.47% of Phaltan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Phaltan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Phaltan Tehsil is 2.74 k (2,738) with 1.38 k (1,382) males and 1.36 k (1,356) females, which is 0.8% of Phaltan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Phaltan

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	945
Urban Area	980
Rural Area	937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Phaltan

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	941
Buddhist	989
Muslim	969
Jain	1014

Phaltan Area & Households

The Total Area of Phaltan Tehsil is 1,171.79 Square KM, with a population density of 292 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Phaltan Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Phaltan Tehsil are 125.The Total Number of households in Phaltan Tehsil are 71.12 k(71,124).

Phaltan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Phaltan Tehsil, there are about 1.58 Lac (1,58,113) workers, making up nearly 46.14% of the Phaltan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 98.35 k (98,349) are male workers, and about 59.76 k (59,764) are female workers.

Phaltan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Phaltan Census Frequently Asked Questions