Thane
Thane is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. Total area of Thane is 9,558 km² including 8,459.79 km² rural area and 1,098.21 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Thane has a population of 1,10,60,148 peoples, out of which urban population is 85,14,678 while rural population is 25,45,470. Thane has a sex ratio of approximately 885 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1157 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,29,165 houses in the district, including 19,87,566 urban houses and 5,41,599 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,704 villages in thane district.
The Thane 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.
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 |
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 |