Shahapur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahapur Tehsil has a population of 3.14 Lac (3,14,103) with 1.60 Lac (1,60,466) males and 1.54 Lac (1,53,637) females.The sex ratio in Shahapur is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahapur Tehsil is 41.17 k (41,172) which is 13.11% of Shahapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahapur Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thane District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Shahapur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.55 Lac (3,55,237), indicating a 13.1% increased from Shahapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.73 Lac.
Shahapur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.58 Lac (3,57,942), projecting a 13.96% increased from Shahapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.
Shahapur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.91 Lac (2,91,474), accounting for 92.8% of the Shahapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.49 Lac (1,48,898), and the Hindu female population is around 1.43 Lac (1,42,576).
Shahapur Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Shahapur Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 12.38 k (12,382), accounting for 3.94% of the Shahapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 6.20 k (6,203), and the Buddhist female population is around 6.18 k (6,179).
Shahapur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,91,474 | 92.8% |
| Buddhist | 12,382 | 3.94% |
| Muslim | 8,289 | 2.64% |
| Jain | 629 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 563 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 501 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 222 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 43 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahapur Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahapur Tehsil is 70.71 k (70,710), with 36.75 k (36,745) being males and 33.97 k (33,965) being females, making up 22.51% of the Shahapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Shahapur Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahapur Tehsil is 2.43 Lac (2,43,393), with 1.24 Lac (1,23,721) being males and 1.20 Lac (1,19,672) being females, making up 77.49% of the Shahapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Shahapur Literacy Rate
Shahapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahapur Tehsil is 84.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahapur Tehsil is 67.15 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shahapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.45%, while in the rural regions of Shahapur Tehsil, it is around 72.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahapur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.93 | 84.36 | 67.15 |
| Urban Area | 86.45 | 91.57 | 80.92 |
| Rural Area | 72.84 | 82.19 | 63.2 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahapur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.18 | 83.78 | 66.22 |
| Buddhist | 85.7 | 93.13 | 78.29 |
| Muslim | 84.63 | 89.83 | 78.74 |
| Jain | 95.06 | 96.47 | 93.75 |
Shahapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahapur Tehsil is 18.03 k (18,028) with 9.22 k (9,218) males and 8.81 k (8,810) females, which is 5.74% of Shahapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Shahapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahapur Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,12,183) with 56.59 k (56,594) males and 55.59 k (55,589) females, which is 35.72% of Shahapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahapur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 958 |
| Urban Area | 925 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahapur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 958 |
| Buddhist | 997 |
| Muslim | 893 |
| Jain | 1036 |
Shahapur Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahapur Tehsil is 1,616.16 Square KM, with a population density of 194 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahapur Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahapur Tehsil are 225.The Total Number of households in Shahapur Tehsil are 64.92 k(64,924).
Shahapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahapur Tehsil, there are about 1.39 Lac (1,38,736) workers, making up nearly 44.17% of the Shahapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 86.94 k (86,942) are male workers, and about 51.79 k (51,794) are female workers.
Shahapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,237) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,942) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,410) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,712) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,014) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.67 Lac (3,67,313) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.70 Lac (3,69,615) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.72 Lac (3,71,645) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,486) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.75 Lac (3,75,327) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,166) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.79 Lac (3,79,007) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.81 Lac (3,80,845) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.81 Lac (3,80,845), with a male population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,408) and a female population of 1.85 Lac (1,85,411). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Shahapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.