Solapur
Solapur is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Solapur is 14,895 km² including 14,531.91 km² rural area and 363.09 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Solapur has a population of 43,17,756 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,99,091 while rural population is 29,18,665. Solapur has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 289.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,73,167 houses in the district, including 2,79,607 urban houses and 5,93,560 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,143 villages in solapur district.
The Solapur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Malshiras is the largest tehsil in solapur district covering area of 1607.98 km² while Solapur North is the smallest tehsil in solapur district covering area of 695.42 km². Solapur North is the most populous whereas Mangalvedhe is the least populous tehsil in solapur district. There are 11 tehsils in Solapur district. Here is the list of all Solapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Solapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkalkot | 1,414 | 3,14,570 |
| 2 | Barshi | 1,542 | 3,72,711 |
| 3 | Karmala | 1,593 | 2,54,489 |
| 4 | Madha | 1,524 | 3,24,027 |
| 5 | Malshiras | 1,608 | 4,85,645 |
| 6 | Mangalvedhe | 1,145 | 2,05,932 |
| 7 | Mohol | 1,325 | 2,76,920 |
| 8 | Pandharpur | 1,293 | 4,42,368 |
| 9 | Sangole | 1,567 | 3,22,845 |
| 10 | Solapur North | 695 | 10,57,352 |
| 11 | Solapur South | 1,190 | 2,60,897 |
Population of Solapur District
The population of Solapur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Solapur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,17,756 | 29,18,665 | 13,99,091 |
| Total Male Population | 22,27,852 | 15,18,343 | 7,09,509 |
| Total Female Population | 20,89,904 | 14,00,322 | 6,89,582 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,38,453 | 3,76,328 | 1,62,125 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,85,879 | 2,00,863 | 85,016 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,52,574 | 1,75,465 | 77,109 |
| Literate Population | 29,10,676 | 18,82,788 | 10,27,888 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,51,266 | 10,91,085 | 5,60,181 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,59,410 | 7,91,703 | 4,67,707 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,07,080 | 10,35,877 | 3,71,203 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,76,586 | 4,27,258 | 1,49,328 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,30,494 | 6,08,619 | 2,21,875 |
| Households | 8,73,167 | 5,93,560 | 2,79,607 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Solapur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 6,49,745 | 4,43,181 | 2,06,564 |
| SC Male Population | 3,31,960 | 2,27,928 | 1,04,032 |
| SC Female Population | 3,17,785 | 2,15,253 | 1,02,532 |
| Total ST Population | 77,592 | 49,731 | 27,861 |
| ST Male Population | 39,785 | 25,648 | 14,137 |
| ST Female Population | 37,807 | 24,083 | 13,724 |
| Population Density | 290 / km² | 201 / km² | 3,853 / km² |