Palghar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palghar Tehsil has a population of 5.50 Lac (5,50,166) with 2.89 Lac (2,88,514) males and 2.62 Lac (2,61,652) females.The sex ratio in Palghar is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palghar Tehsil is 69.55 k (69,554) which is 12.64% of Palghar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palghar Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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

Palghar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palghar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.22 Lac (6,22,214), indicating a 13.1% increased from Palghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.95 Lac.

Palghar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palghar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.27 Lac (6,26,951), projecting a 13.96% increased from Palghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.97 Lac.

Palghar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Palghar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.99 Lac (4,98,560), accounting for 90.62% of the Palghar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.61 Lac (2,61,416), and the Hindu female population is around 2.37 Lac (2,37,144).

Palghar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Palghar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.28 k (33,279), accounting for 6.05% of the Palghar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.64 k (17,638), and the Muslim female population is around 15.64 k (15,641).

Palghar Religion Wise Population

Palghar Urban Population

The Urban population of Palghar Tehsil is 2.25 Lac (2,25,380), with 1.23 Lac (1,23,365) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,02,015) being females, making up 40.97% of the Palghar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 827 females for every 1000 males.

Palghar Rural Population

The Rural population of Palghar Tehsil is 3.25 Lac (3,24,786), with 1.65 Lac (1,65,149) being males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,637) being females, making up 59.03% of the Palghar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Palghar Literacy Rate

Palghar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palghar Tehsil is 87.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palghar Tehsil is 73.63 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palghar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.09%, while in the rural regions of Palghar Tehsil, it is around 75.56%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palghar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.69	87.05	73.63
Urban Area	88.09	92.25	82.98
Rural Area	75.56	83.15	67.69

Literacy Rate by Religion in Palghar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.98	86.59	72.64
Muslim	86.15	90.16	81.52
Buddhist	90.34	94.25	86.34
Jain	94.22	97.15	91.09

Palghar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palghar Tehsil is 17.00 k (16,999) with 8.76 k (8,764) males and 8.24 k (8,235) females, which is 3.09% of Palghar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Palghar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palghar Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,68,152) with 83.42 k (83,424) males and 84.73 k (84,728) females, which is 30.56% of Palghar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palghar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	907
Urban Area	827
Rural Area	967

Sex Ratio by Religion in Palghar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	908
Muslim	887
Buddhist	980
Jain	938

Palghar Area & Households

The Total Area of Palghar Tehsil is 1,041.85 Square KM, with a population density of 528 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palghar Tehsil are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Palghar Tehsil are 203.The Total Number of households in Palghar Tehsil are 1.29 Lac(1,28,526).

Palghar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palghar Tehsil, there are about 2.39 Lac (2,39,097) workers, making up nearly 43.46% of the Palghar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.71 Lac (1,70,728) are male workers, and about 68.37 k (68,369) are female workers.

Palghar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Palghar Census Frequently Asked Questions