Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Solapur District

Solapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Solapur District has a population of 43.18 Lac (43,17,756) with 22.28 Lac (22,27,852) males and 20.90 Lac (20,89,904) females.The sex ratio in Solapur is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Solapur District is 5.38 Lac (5,38,453) which is 12.47% of Solapur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Solapur District is 884 females for every 1000 males.

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

43.18 Lac

Toatl Population

22.28 Lac

Male Population

20.90 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Solapur Population Census 2011
  2. Solapur Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Solapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Solapur District current estimated population is projected to be 48.83 Lac (48,83,189), indicating a 13.1% increased from Solapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.54 Lac.

Solapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Solapur District estimated population is projected to be 49.20 Lac (49,20,368), projecting a 13.96% increased from Solapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.72 Lac.

Solapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Solapur District, with a total Hindu population of 37.95 Lac (37,95,424), accounting for 87.9% of the Solapur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.62 Lac (19,62,275), and the Hindu female population is around 18.33 Lac (18,33,149).

Solapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Solapur District, with a total Muslim population of 4.41 Lac (4,41,254), accounting for 10.22% of the Solapur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.24 Lac (2,23,956), and the Muslim female population is around 2.17 Lac (2,17,298).

Solapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu37,95,42487.9%
Muslim4,41,25410.22%
Buddhist35,4970.82%
Jain28,1340.65%
Christian9,8820.23%
Religion not stated5,7180.13%
Sikh1,2790.03%
Other religions and persuasions5680.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Solapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Solapur District is 13.99 Lac (13,99,091), with 7.10 Lac (7,09,509) being males and 6.90 Lac (6,89,582) being females, making up 32.4% of the Solapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Solapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Solapur District is 29.19 Lac (29,18,665), with 15.18 Lac (15,18,343) being males and 14.00 Lac (14,00,322) being females, making up 67.6% of the Solapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Solapur Literacy Rate

Solapur District has a literacy rate of 77.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Solapur District is 85.03 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Solapur District is 68.55 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Solapur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.1%, while in the rural regions of Solapur District, it is around 74.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Solapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.02 85.03 68.55
Urban Area 83.1 89.7 76.36
Rural Area 74.06 82.82 64.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Solapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.57 84.75 67.89
Muslim 79.21 86.22 72.03
Buddhist 79.57 88.47 70.53
Jain 95 96.72 93.15

Solapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Solapur District is 6.50 Lac (6,49,745) with 3.32 Lac (3,31,960) males and 3.18 Lac (3,17,785) females, which is 15.05% of Solapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Solapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Solapur District is 77.59 k (77,592) with 39.79 k (39,785) males and 37.81 k (37,807) females, which is 1.8% of Solapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Solapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 939
Urban Area 972
Rural Area 923

Sex Ratio by Religion in Solapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 935
Muslim 971
Buddhist 976
Jain 923

Solapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Solapur District is 14,895 Square KM, with a population density of 290 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Solapur District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Solapur District are 1,154.The Total Number of households in Solapur District are 8.73 Lac(8,73,167).

Solapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Solapur District, there are about 18.98 Lac (18,98,395) workers, making up nearly 43.97% of the Solapur District total population. Out of these, around 12.07 Lac (12,06,933) are male workers, and about 6.91 Lac (6,91,462) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Solapur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,75,368, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 43,17,756 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 24.84% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.59%.

Solapur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 8,75,368 to 43,17,756.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 24.84%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 8.75 Lac 0 0 4.41 Lac 4.34 Lac
1911 9.47 Lac 71.39 k 8.155769916 4.81 Lac 4.65 Lac
1921 9.00 Lac -46.49 k -4.910848672 4.63 Lac 4.37 Lac
1931 10.59 Lac 1.59 Lac 17.62721504 5.47 Lac 5.12 Lac
1941 12.16 Lac 1.57 Lac 14.82531429 6.26 Lac 5.90 Lac
1951 14.90 Lac 2.74 Lac 22.57431003 7.66 Lac 7.24 Lac
1961 18.43 Lac 3.53 Lac 23.66110547 9.52 Lac 8.91 Lac
1971 22.33 Lac 3.90 Lac 21.17446566 11.55 Lac 10.78 Lac
1981 25.88 Lac 3.55 Lac 15.8849702 13.33 Lac 12.55 Lac
1991 32.31 Lac 6.43 Lac 24.84093783 16.71 Lac 15.61 Lac
2001 38.50 Lac 6.18 Lac 19.14190929 19.90 Lac 18.60 Lac
2011 43.18 Lac 4.68 Lac 12.16282037 22.28 Lac 20.90 Lac

Historical Population of Solapur by Census Year 1901-2011

Solapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 48.83 Lac (48,83,189) 13.1% ↑
2025 49.20 Lac (49,20,368) 13.96% 0.86 % ↑
2026 49.54 Lac (49,54,302) 14.74% 0.78 % ↑
2027 49.86 Lac (49,85,947) 15.48% 0.74 % ↑
2028 50.18 Lac (50,17,591) 16.21% 0.73 % ↑
2029 50.49 Lac (50,49,197) 16.94% 0.73 % ↑
2030 50.81 Lac (50,80,841) 17.67% 0.73 % ↑
2031 51.09 Lac (51,08,744) 18.32% 0.65 % ↑
2032 51.34 Lac (51,34,052) 18.91% 0.59 % ↑
2033 51.59 Lac (51,59,359) 19.49% 0.58 % ↑
2034 51.85 Lac (51,84,629) 20.08% 0.59 % ↑
2035 52.10 Lac (52,09,936) 20.66% 0.58 % ↑
2036 52.35 Lac (52,35,206) 21.25% 0.59 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Solapur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 52.35 Lac (52,35,206), with a male population of 27.13 Lac (27,12,973) and a female population of 25.22 Lac (25,22,119). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Solapur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Solapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Solapur is 43.18 Lac (43,17,756).

The estimated population of Solapur in 2024 is approximately 48.83 Lac (48,83,189).

Hindu constitute 87.9% of Solapur population, amounting to approximately 37.95 Lac (37,95,424) people.

Muslim constitute 10.22% of Solapur population, totaling around 4.41 Lac (4,41,254) people.

Hindu: 87.9%, Muslim: 10.22%, Buddhist: 0.82%, Jain: 0.65%, Christian: 0.23%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Solapur is 6.50 Lac (15.05%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 77.59 k (1.8%).

In Solapur, 13.99 Lac (32.4%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 29.19 Lac (67.6%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Solapur is 77.02%, with male literacy at 85.03% and female literacy at 68.55%.

The sex ratio in Solapur is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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