Thane
Thane is a Town and Tehsil in Thane District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Thane Block (CD) is 04165. The total area of Thane Tehsil is 400 km², which includes 83.73 km² of rural area and 316.31 km² of urban area. Thane has a sex ratio of approximately 872 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thane Tehsil
Thane Tehsil has a total of 14 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Thane Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale | Nariwali | Thane (23 km) |
| 2 | Bamali | Wakalan | Thane (20 km) |
| 3 | Bhandarli | Nagaon | Thane (23 km) |
| 4 | Dahisar | Dahisar | Thane (20 km) |
| 5 | Goteghar | Nagaon | Thane (20 km) |
| 6 | Mokashi | Nagaon | Thane (20 km) |
| 7 | Nagaon | Nagaon | Thane (23 km) |
| 8 | Narivali | Nariwali | Thane (23 km) |
| 9 | Navali | Dahisar | Thane (20 km) |
| 10 | Nighu | Wakalan | Thane (20 km) |
| 11 | Pimpri | Pimpari | Thane (20 km) |
| 12 | Uttarshiv | Nariwali | Thane (17 km) |
| 13 | Vakalan | Wakalan | Thane (21 km) |
| 14 | Waivali | Dahisar | Thane (20 km) |
Population of Thane Tehsil
The population profile of Thane Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Thane Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,87,036 | 15,623 | 37,71,413 |
| Male Population | 20,22,949 | 8,230 | 20,14,719 |
| Female Population | 17,64,087 | 7,393 | 17,56,694 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,30,026 | 2,541 | 4,27,485 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,25,839 | 1,318 | 2,24,521 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,04,187 | 1,223 | 2,02,964 |
| Literate Population | 30,13,249 | 10,043 | 30,03,206 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,61,382 | 5,809 | 16,55,573 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,51,867 | 4,234 | 13,47,633 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,73,787 | 5,580 | 7,68,207 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,61,567 | 2,421 | 3,59,146 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,12,220 | 3,159 | 4,09,061 |
| Total Households | 8,99,330 | 3,304 | 8,96,026 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thane Tehsil is around 37,87,036 people. This includes 20,22,949 males and 17,64,087 females. Rural population is about 15,623 (8,230 males and 7,393 females), while urban population is nearly 37,71,413 (20,14,719 males and 17,56,694 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,30,026 of the population, with 2,25,839 boys and 2,04,187 girls. Rural areas have 2,541 children, and urban areas have about 4,27,485 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,13,249 literate people in Thane Tehsil, including 16,61,382 literate males and 13,51,867 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 10,043 individuals and urban literacy covers around 30,03,206 people.
- About 7,73,787 people in Thane Tehsil are not literate, including 3,61,567 males and 4,12,220 females. Rural areas include 5,580 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,68,207 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,99,330 households, with 3,304 in villages and 8,96,026 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thane Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,57,085 | 772 | 2,56,313 |
| SC Male Population | 1,33,421 | 431 | 1,32,990 |
| SC Female Population | 1,23,664 | 341 | 1,23,323 |
| Total ST Population | 74,940 | 733 | 74,207 |
| ST Male Population | 38,928 | 374 | 38,554 |
| ST Female Population | 36,012 | 359 | 35,653 |
| Population Density | 9,467 / km² | 187 / km² | 11,923 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thane Tehsil is approximately 2,57,085 people, including 1,33,421 males and 1,23,664 females. Around 772 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,56,313 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thane Tehsil is about 74,940 people, including 38,928 males and 36,012 females. Around 733 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 74,207 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 9,467 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 187 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 11,923 people per sq. km.