Thane
Thane is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Thane district is 9,558 km², which includes 8,459.79 km² of rural area and 1,098.21 km² of urban area. There are about 1,704 villages in Thane district.
For administrative convenience, Thane district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Shahapur is the largest tehsil in thane district covering area of 1616.16 km² while Ulhasnagar is the smallest tehsil in thane district covering area of 13.00 km². Thane is the most populous whereas Mokhada is the least populous tehsil in thane district. There are 15 tehsils in Thane district. Here is the list of all Thane Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Thane District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambarnath | 328 | 5,65,340 |
| 2 | Bhiwandi | 699 | 11,41,386 |
| 3 | Dahanu | 1,013 | 4,02,095 |
| 4 | Jawhar | 620 | 1,40,187 |
| 5 | Kalyan | 313 | 15,65,417 |
| 6 | Mokhada | 516 | 83,453 |
| 7 | Murbad | 922 | 1,90,652 |
| 8 | Palghar | 1,042 | 5,50,166 |
| 9 | Shahapur | 1,616 | 3,14,103 |
| 10 | Talasari | 256 | 1,54,818 |
| 11 | Thane | 400 | 37,87,036 |
| 12 | Ulhasnagar | 13 | 5,06,098 |
| 13 | Vada | 749 | 1,78,370 |
| 14 | Vasai | 544 | 13,43,402 |
| 15 | Vikramgad | 528 | 1,37,625 |
Population of Thane District
The population of Thane 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 Thane, 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 | 1,10,60,148 | 25,45,470 | 85,14,678 |
| Total Male Population | 58,65,078 | 13,00,136 | 45,64,942 |
| Total Female Population | 51,95,070 | 12,45,334 | 39,49,736 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,27,146 | 3,64,206 | 9,62,940 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,89,665 | 1,85,687 | 5,03,978 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,37,481 | 1,78,519 | 4,58,962 |
| Literate Population | 82,27,161 | 15,39,885 | 66,87,276 |
| Literate Male Population | 45,91,396 | 8,83,410 | 37,07,986 |
| Literate Female Population | 36,35,765 | 6,56,475 | 29,79,290 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,32,987 | 10,05,585 | 18,27,402 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,73,682 | 4,16,726 | 8,56,956 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,59,305 | 5,88,859 | 9,70,446 |
| Households | 25,29,165 | 5,41,599 | 19,87,566 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Thane district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Thane district is 1,10,60,148, including 58,65,078 males and 51,95,070 females. In rural areas, it is 25,45,470, including 13,00,136 males and 12,45,334 females. In urban areas, it is 85,14,678, including 45,64,942 males and 39,49,736 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Thane district is 13,27,146, including 6,89,665 boys and 6,37,481 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,64,206, including 1,85,687 boys and 1,78,519 girls. In urban areas, it is 9,62,940, including 5,03,978 boys and 4,58,962 girls.
- Literate population in Thane district is around 82,27,161, including 45,91,396 males and 36,35,765 females. In rural areas, it is 15,39,885, including 8,83,410 males and 6,56,475 females. In urban areas, it is 66,87,276, including 37,07,986 males and 29,79,290 females.
- Illiterate population in Thane district is about 28,32,987, including 12,73,682 males and 15,59,305 females. In rural areas, it is 10,05,585, including 4,16,726 males and 5,88,859 females. In urban areas, it is 18,27,402, including 8,56,956 males and 9,70,446 females.
- There are about 25,29,165 households in Thane district, including 5,41,599 in rural areas and 19,87,566 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Thane. 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 | 7,30,089 | 84,982 | 6,45,107 |
| SC Male Population | 3,77,885 | 43,891 | 3,33,994 |
| SC Female Population | 3,52,204 | 41,091 | 3,11,113 |
| Total ST Population | 15,42,451 | 12,65,162 | 2,77,289 |
| ST Male Population | 7,69,192 | 6,27,288 | 1,41,904 |
| ST Female Population | 7,73,259 | 6,37,874 | 1,35,385 |
| Population Density | 1,157 / km² | 301 / km² | 7,753 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Thane district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thane district is approximately 7,30,089, including 3,77,885 males and 3,52,204 females. In rural areas, it is 84,982, including 43,891 males and 41,091 females. In urban areas, it is 6,45,107, including 3,33,994 males and 3,11,113 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thane district is about 15,42,451, including 7,69,192 males and 7,73,259 females. In rural areas, it is 12,65,162, including 6,27,288 males and 6,37,874 females. In urban areas, it is 2,77,289, including 1,41,904 males and 1,35,385 females.
- Overall population density of Thane district is around 1,157 people per km². Rural areas have about 301 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,753 people per km².