Kelwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kelwa Village has a population of 6.42 k (6,421) with 3.23 k (3,232) males and 3.19 k (3,189) females.The sex ratio in Kelwa is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kelwa Village is 631 (631) which is 9.83% of Kelwa Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kelwa Village is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

6.42 k

Toatl Population

3.23 k

Male Population

3.19 k

Female Population

Kelwa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kelwa Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.26 k (7,262), indicating a 13.1% increased from Kelwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.67 k, and the estimated female population is 3.59 k.

Kelwa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kelwa Village estimated population is projected to be 7.32 k (7,318), projecting a 13.96% increased from Kelwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.70 k, and the estimated female population is 3.62 k.

Kelwa Literacy Rate

Kelwa Village has a literacy rate of 81.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kelwa Village is 86.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kelwa Village is 76.04 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kelwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.16 86.19 76.04
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 81.16 86.19 76.04

Kelwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kelwa Village is 15 (15) with 8 (8) males and 7 (7) females, which is 0.23% of Kelwa Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Kelwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kelwa Village is 1.77 k (1,765) with 883 (883) males and 882 (882) females, which is 27.49% of Kelwa Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kelwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 987
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 987

Kelwa Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kelwa Village are 1.51 k(1,506).

Kelwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kelwa Village, there are about 3.41 k (3,411) workers, making up nearly 53.12% of the Kelwa Village total population. Out of these, around 2.01 k (2,010) are male workers, and about 1.40 k (1,401) are female workers.

Kelwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 7.26 k (7,262) 13.1%
2025 7.32 k (7,318) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 7.37 k (7,368) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 7.42 k (7,415) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 7.46 k (7,462) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 7.51 k (7,509) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 7.56 k (7,556) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 7.60 k (7,598) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 7.64 k (7,635) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 7.67 k (7,673) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 7.71 k (7,711) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 7.75 k (7,748) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 7.79 k (7,786) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kelwa Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.79 k (7,786), with a male population of 3.94 k (3,936) and a female population of 3.85 k (3,849). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Kelwa Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Kelwa Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mahim 10,343
2 Tokarale 235
3 Bandate 573
4 Zanzroli 977
5 Kelwa Road 4,754
6 Mangelwada 1,403
7 Mykhop 2,217
8 Rothe 331
9 Lalthane 818
10 Girnoli 1,626

Kelwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kelwa is 6.42 k (6,421).

The estimated population of Kelwa in 2024 is approximately 7.26 k (7,262).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kelwa is 15 (0.23%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.77 k (27.49%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kelwa is 81.16%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 76.04%.

The sex ratio in Kelwa is 987 females for every 1000 males.

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