Thane
Thane is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Thane district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Thane District overview
Thane is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Thane district. Total area of Thane District is 9,558 km² including 8,460 km² rural area and 1,098 km² urban area. There are 15 Talukas part of Thane District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Thane District, Thane has 1721 villages.
Shahapur is the largest tehsil in Thane district by area covering 1616.16 km2 and Ulhasnagar is the smallest tehsil in Thane district by area covering 13 km2. Thane is the largest tehsil by population while Mokhada is the smallest tehsil by population in Thane district.
Population of Thane District
As of the 2011 census, Thane district has a population of approximately 11,060,148 peoples which is divided into urban population of 8,514,678 and rular population of 2,545,470. The population density in Thane region is about 1,157.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,865,078 | 5,195,070 | 11,060,148 |
| Rural | 1,300,136 | 1,245,334 | 2,545,470 |
| Urban | 4,564,942 | 3,949,736 | 8,514,678 |
Households of Thane District
There are about 2,529,165 houses in the district, including 1,987,566 urban houses and 541,599 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.37 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 2,529,165 |
| Rural | 541,599 |
| Urban | 1,987,566 |
List Of Taluka in Thane District
Thane district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 15 tehsils in Thane 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 Thane:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ambarnath | 328.1 | 565,340 |
| Bhiwandi | 698.7 | 1,141,386 |
| Dahanu | 1,012.9 | 402,095 |
| Jawhar | 620.2 | 140,187 |
| Kalyan | 312.7 | 1,565,417 |
| Mokhada | 515.8 | 83,453 |
| Murbad | 921.7 | 190,652 |
| Palghar | 1,041.9 | 550,166 |
| Shahapur | 1,616.2 | 314,103 |
| Talasari | 255.6 | 154,818 |
| Thane | 400.0 | 3,787,036 |
| Ulhasnagar | 13.0 | 506,098 |
| Vada | 748.5 | 178,370 |
| Vasai | 544.4 | 1,343,402 |
| Vikramgad | 528.3 | 137,625 |
Frequently Asked Question About Thane District
How many villages are there in Thane district ?
There are 1721 villages in the Thane district.
What is the population of Thane district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Thane district is 11,060,148
How many town or city are there in Thane district ?
There are 51 town or city in the Thane district.
How many Taluka in Thane district ?
There are 15 Taluka in Thane district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Thane district
Shahapur is the largest Taluka in Thane district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Thane district ?
Ulhasnagar is the smallest Taluka in Thane district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Thane district ?
Thane is the most populated Taluka in Thane district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Thane district ?
Mokhada is the most least populated Taluka in Thane district.