Thane Population in 2025
In 2025, Thane Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 43.16 Lac (43,15,578), indicating a 13.96% increased from Thane's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 23.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.02 Lac.
Thane Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Thane Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 43.45 Lac (43,45,341), projecting a 14.74% increased from Thane's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 23.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.16 Lac.
Thane Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Thane Tehsil has a population of 37.87 Lac (37,87,036) with 20.23 Lac (20,22,949) males and 17.64 Lac (17,64,087) females.The sex ratio in Thane is 873, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thane Tehsil is 4.30 Lac (4,30,026) which is 11.36% of Thane Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thane Tehsil is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thane Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thane District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Thane Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thane Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 28.34 Lac (28,33,692), accounting for 74.83% of the Thane Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.29 Lac (15,28,569), and the Hindu female population is around 13.05 Lac (13,05,123).
Thane Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Thane Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.61 Lac (5,60,944), accounting for 14.81% of the Thane Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.95 Lac (2,95,099), and the Muslim female population is around 2.66 Lac (2,65,845).
Thane Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 28,33,692 | 74.83% |
| Muslim | 5,60,944 | 14.81% |
| Buddhist | 1,62,345 | 4.29% |
| Christian | 1,09,684 | 2.9% |
| Jain | 82,837 | 2.19% |
| Sikh | 21,504 | 0.57% |
| Religion not stated | 11,679 | 0.31% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,351 | 0.11% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThane Urban Population
The Urban population of Thane Tehsil is 37.71 Lac (37,71,413), with 20.15 Lac (20,14,719) being males and 17.57 Lac (17,56,694) being females, making up 99.59% of the Thane total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Thane Rural Population
The Rural population of Thane Tehsil is 15.62 k (15,623), with 8.23 k (8,230) being males and 7.39 k (7,393) being females, making up 0.41% of the Thane total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Thane Literacy Rate
Thane Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thane Tehsil is 92.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thane Tehsil is 86.66 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thane Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.81%, while in the rural regions of Thane Tehsil, it is around 76.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thane
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.76 | 92.45 | 86.66 |
| Urban Area | 89.81 | 92.48 | 86.74 |
| Rural Area | 76.77 | 84.04 | 68.62 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thane
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 90.04 | 92.83 | 86.74 |
| Muslim | 87.66 | 89.93 | 85.14 |
| Buddhist | 86.44 | 90.92 | 81.81 |
| Christian | 92.69 | 93.87 | 91.54 |
Thane Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thane Tehsil is 2.57 Lac (2,57,085) with 1.33 Lac (1,33,421) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,664) females, which is 6.79% of Thane Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Thane Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thane Tehsil is 74.94 k (74,940) with 38.93 k (38,928) males and 36.01 k (36,012) females, which is 1.98% of Thane Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thane
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 873 |
| Urban Area | 872 |
| Rural Area | 899 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thane
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 854 |
| Muslim | 901 |
| Buddhist | 965 |
| Christian | 1019 |
Thane Area & Households
The Total Area of Thane Tehsil is 400.04 Square KM, with a population density of 9,467 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thane Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Thane Tehsil are 14.The Total Number of households in Thane Tehsil are 8.99 Lac(8,99,330).
Thane Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thane Tehsil, there are about 14.77 Lac (14,76,513) workers, making up nearly 38.99% of the Thane Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 11.60 Lac (11,60,094) are male workers, and about 3.16 Lac (3,16,419) are female workers.
Thane - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43.16 Lac (43,15,578) | 13.96% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 43.45 Lac (43,45,341) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 43.73 Lac (43,73,096) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 44.01 Lac (44,00,850) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 44.29 Lac (44,28,571) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 44.56 Lac (44,56,326) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 44.81 Lac (44,80,799) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 45.03 Lac (45,02,996) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 45.25 Lac (45,25,193) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 45.47 Lac (45,47,356) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 45.70 Lac (45,69,553) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 45.92 Lac (45,91,717) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thane Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 45.92 Lac (45,91,717), with a male population of 24.63 Lac (24,63,451) and a female population of 21.29 Lac (21,28,919). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Thane Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.66%.