Solapur
Solapur is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Solapur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Solapur District overview
Solapur is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Solapur district. Total area of Solapur District is 14,895 km² including 14,532 km² rural area and 363 km² urban area. There are 11 Talukas part of Solapur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Solapur District, Solapur has 1154 villages.
Malshiras is the largest tehsil in Solapur district by area covering 1607.98 km2 and Solapur North is the smallest tehsil in Solapur district by area covering 695.42 km2. Solapur North is the largest tehsil by population while Mangalvedhe is the smallest tehsil by population in Solapur district.
Population of Solapur District
As of the 2011 census, Solapur district has a population of approximately 4,317,756 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,399,091 and rular population of 2,918,665. The population density in Solapur region is about 289.9 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,227,852 | 2,089,904 | 4,317,756 |
| Rural | 1,518,343 | 1,400,322 | 2,918,665 |
| Urban | 709,509 | 689,582 | 1,399,091 |
Households of Solapur District
There are about 873,167 houses in the district, including 279,607 urban houses and 593,560 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.94 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 873,167 |
| Rural | 593,560 |
| Urban | 279,607 |
List Of Taluka in Solapur District
Solapur district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 11 tehsils in Solapur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Solapur:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Akkalkot | 1,414.0 | 314,570 |
| Barshi | 1,541.6 | 372,711 |
| Karmala | 1,593.0 | 254,489 |
| Madha | 1,523.9 | 324,027 |
| Malshiras | 1,608.0 | 485,645 |
| Mangalvedhe | 1,144.9 | 205,932 |
| Mohol | 1,324.7 | 276,920 |
| Pandharpur | 1,292.8 | 442,368 |
| Sangole | 1,567.1 | 322,845 |
| Solapur North | 695.4 | 1,057,352 |
| Solapur South | 1,189.6 | 260,897 |
Frequently Asked Question About Solapur District
How many villages are there in Solapur district ?
There are 1154 villages in the Solapur district.
What is the population of Solapur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Solapur district is 4,317,756
How many town or city are there in Solapur district ?
There are 13 town or city in the Solapur district.
How many Taluka in Solapur district ?
There are 11 Taluka in Solapur district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Solapur district
Malshiras is the largest Taluka in Solapur district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Solapur district ?
Solapur North is the smallest Taluka in Solapur district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Solapur district ?
Solapur North is the most populated Taluka in Solapur district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Solapur district ?
Mangalvedhe is the most least populated Taluka in Solapur district.