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 information the sub-district code of Thane Block (CD) is 04165. Total area of thane tehsil is 400 km² including 83.73 km² rural area and 316.31 km² urban area. Thane tehsil has a population of 37,87,036 peoples, out of which urban population is 37,71,413 while rural population is 15,623. Thane has a sex ratio of approximately 872 females for every 1,000 males. Thane tehsil has a population density of 9467 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,99,330 houses in the sub-district, including 8,96,026 urban houses and 3,304 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.57% population of thane tehsil is literate, out of which 82.13% males and 76.63% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Thane Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |