Dahanu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dahanu Tehsil has a population of 4.02 Lac (4,02,095) with 2.00 Lac (1,99,574) males and 2.03 Lac (2,02,521) females.The sex ratio in Dahanu is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dahanu Tehsil is 60.43 k (60,433) which is 15.03% of Dahanu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dahanu Tehsil is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dahanu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thane District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Dahanu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dahanu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,54,752), indicating a 13.1% increased from Dahanu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.28 Lac.
Dahanu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dahanu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.58 Lac (4,58,214), projecting a 13.96% increased from Dahanu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Dahanu Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dahanu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.83 Lac (3,83,486), accounting for 95.37% of the Dahanu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.90 Lac (1,89,915), and the Hindu female population is around 1.94 Lac (1,93,571).
Dahanu Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dahanu Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.81 k (11,807), accounting for 2.94% of the Dahanu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.19 k (6,192), and the Muslim female population is around 5.62 k (5,615).
Dahanu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,83,486 | 95.37% |
| Muslim | 11,807 | 2.94% |
| Jain | 2,776 | 0.69% |
| Buddhist | 1,258 | 0.31% |
| Christian | 1,160 | 0.29% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 678 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 639 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 291 | 0.07% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDahanu Urban Population
The Urban population of Dahanu Tehsil is 63.93 k (63,933), with 32.58 k (32,583) being males and 31.35 k (31,350) being females, making up 15.9% of the Dahanu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Dahanu Rural Population
The Rural population of Dahanu Tehsil is 3.38 Lac (3,38,162), with 1.67 Lac (1,66,991) being males and 1.71 Lac (1,71,171) being females, making up 84.1% of the Dahanu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Dahanu Literacy Rate
Dahanu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.19% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dahanu Tehsil is 69.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dahanu Tehsil is 50.67 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dahanu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.66%, while in the rural regions of Dahanu Tehsil, it is around 55.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dahanu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.19 | 69.92 | 50.67 |
| Urban Area | 85.66 | 90.63 | 80.49 |
| Rural Area | 55.03 | 65.57 | 44.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dahanu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.8 | 68.79 | 49.07 |
| Muslim | 85.86 | 89.87 | 81.37 |
| Jain | 96.17 | 97.02 | 95.29 |
| Buddhist | 89.46 | 93.83 | 84.86 |
Dahanu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dahanu Tehsil is 6.51 k (6,513) with 3.29 k (3,285) males and 3.23 k (3,228) females, which is 1.62% of Dahanu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Dahanu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dahanu Tehsil is 2.78 Lac (2,77,904) with 1.36 Lac (1,35,842) males and 1.42 Lac (1,42,062) females, which is 69.11% of Dahanu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1046 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dahanu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 963 |
| Rural Area | 1026 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dahanu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1020 |
| Muslim | 907 |
| Jain | 954 |
| Buddhist | 948 |
Dahanu Area & Households
The Total Area of Dahanu Tehsil is 1,012.88 Square KM, with a population density of 397 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dahanu Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Dahanu Tehsil are 173.The Total Number of households in Dahanu Tehsil are 82.14 k(82,139).
Dahanu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dahanu Tehsil, there are about 1.86 Lac (1,86,039) workers, making up nearly 46.27% of the Dahanu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.08 Lac (1,07,523) are male workers, and about 78.52 k (78,516) are female workers.
Dahanu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,752) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.58 Lac (4,58,214) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.61 Lac (4,61,374) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,321) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,268) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.70 Lac (4,70,212) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.73 Lac (4,73,158) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.76 Lac (4,75,757) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.78 Lac (4,78,114) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.80 Lac (4,80,471) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.83 Lac (4,82,824) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.85 Lac (4,85,181) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.88 Lac (4,87,534) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dahanu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.88 Lac (4,87,534), with a male population of 2.43 Lac (2,43,032) and a female population of 2.44 Lac (2,44,405). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Dahanu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.