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.

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

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

Solapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036