Solapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Solapur district in Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Solapur
Solapur comprises 1,154 villages, of which 1,143 are inhabited and 11 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,73,167, spread across 14,895 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,154(1,143 inhabited • 11 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 8,73,167 |
| Total Area | 14,895 km² |
Solapur Urban & Rural Population
Solapur had 13,99,091 people in urban areas (32.4%) and 29,18,665 people in rural areas (67.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 29,18,665 | 67.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 13,99,091 | 32.4% |
| Total | 43,17,756 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Solapur
The total population comprises 22,27,852 males (51.6%) and 20,89,904 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 938 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 15,18,343 | 7,09,509 | 22,27,852 |
| 👩 Female | 14,00,322 | 6,89,582 | 20,89,904 |
Literacy Rate in Solapur
The literacy rate is 67.41%. Male literacy stands at 74.12% while female literacy is 60.26%, indicating a gender gap of 13.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 29,10,676.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,91,085 | 5,60,181 | 16,51,266 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,91,703 | 4,67,707 | 12,59,410 |
| Total Literate | 18,82,788 | 10,27,888 | 29,10,676 |
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About Solapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Solapur in Maharashtra has a total population of 43,17,756 with a literacy rate of 67.41% and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Solapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.