Samastipur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Samastipur District has a population of 42.62 Lac (42,61,566) with 22.30 Lac (22,30,003) males and 20.32 Lac (20,31,563) females.The sex ratio in Samastipur is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samastipur District is 7.97 Lac (7,97,381) which is 18.71% of Samastipur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samastipur District is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Samastipur District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.

42.62 Lac

Toatl Population

22.30 Lac

Male Population

20.32 Lac

Female Population

Samastipur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Samastipur District current estimated population is projected to be 52.49 Lac (52,48,841), indicating a 23.17% increased from Samastipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.13 Lac.

Samastipur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Samastipur District estimated population is projected to be 53.23 Lac (53,23,163), projecting a 24.91% increased from Samastipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.50 Lac.

Samastipur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Samastipur District, with a total Hindu population of 38.01 Lac (38,00,598), accounting for 89.18% of the Samastipur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.91 Lac (19,90,906), and the Hindu female population is around 18.10 Lac (18,09,692).

Samastipur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Samastipur District, with a total Muslim population of 4.52 Lac (4,52,370), accounting for 10.62% of the Samastipur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.35 Lac (2,34,507), and the Muslim female population is around 2.18 Lac (2,17,863).

Samastipur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu38,00,59889.18%
Muslim4,52,37010.62%
Religion not stated5,2830.12%
Christian2,1260.05%
Sikh5540.01%
Buddhist2920.01%
Jain2310.01%
Other religions and persuasions1120%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Samastipur Urban Population

The Urban population of Samastipur District is 1.48 Lac (1,47,797), with 77.73 k (77,730) being males and 70.07 k (70,067) being females, making up 3.47% of the Samastipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Samastipur Rural Population

The Rural population of Samastipur District is 41.14 Lac (41,13,769), with 21.52 Lac (21,52,273) being males and 19.61 Lac (19,61,496) being females, making up 96.53% of the Samastipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Samastipur Literacy Rate

Samastipur District has a literacy rate of 61.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samastipur District is 71.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samastipur District is 51.51 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Samastipur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.7%, while in the rural regions of Samastipur District, it is around 61.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samastipur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.86 71.25 51.51
Urban Area 80.7 85.93 74.89
Rural Area 61.14 70.7 50.63

Literacy Rate by Religion in Samastipur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 61.96 71.64 51.29
Muslim 60.87 67.87 53.29
Religion not stated 65.18 72.63 56.46
Christian 69.93 76.55 62.71

Samastipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samastipur District is 8.03 Lac (8,03,128) with 4.18 Lac (4,17,944) males and 3.85 Lac (3,85,184) females, which is 18.85% of Samastipur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Samastipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Samastipur District is 1.88 k (1,884) with 975 (975) males and 909 (909) females, which is 0.04% of Samastipur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Samastipur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 912
Urban Area 902
Rural Area 912

Sex Ratio by Religion in Samastipur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 909
Muslim 930
Religion not stated 845
Christian 914

Samastipur Area & Households

The Total Area of Samastipur District is 2,904 Square KM, with a population density of 1,467 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samastipur District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Samastipur District are 1,246.The Total Number of households in Samastipur District are 8.35 Lac(8,35,493).

Samastipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Samastipur District, there are about 13.43 Lac (13,43,400) workers, making up nearly 31.52% of the Samastipur District total population. Out of these, around 10.38 Lac (10,37,576) are male workers, and about 3.06 Lac (3,05,824) are female workers.

Samastipur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Samastipur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,71,443, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 42,61,566 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 28.35% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.80%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Samastipur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 9,71,443 to 42,61,566.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 28.35%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 9.71 Lac - - 4.72 Lac 4.99 Lac
1911 9.77 Lac 5.69 k 0.586138353 4.71 Lac 5.06 Lac
1921 9.72 Lac -5.39 k -0.551304474 4.74 Lac 4.98 Lac
1931 10.56 Lac 84.24 k 8.668690507 5.24 Lac 5.32 Lac
1941 11.53 Lac 97.05 k 9.190350648 5.66 Lac 5.87 Lac
1951 12.57 Lac 1.04 Lac 9.038391656 6.26 Lac 6.31 Lac
1961 14.74 Lac 2.17 Lac 17.25380651 7.23 Lac 7.51 Lac
1971 17.19 Lac 2.45 Lac 16.6110311 8.74 Lac 8.45 Lac
1981 21.17 Lac 3.98 Lac 23.14198573 10.73 Lac 10.43 Lac
1991 27.17 Lac 6.00 Lac 28.34615726 14.10 Lac 13.06 Lac
2001 33.95 Lac 6.78 Lac 24.94963983 17.61 Lac 16.34 Lac
2011 42.62 Lac 8.67 Lac 25.53242569 22.30 Lac 20.32 Lac

Historical Population of Samastipur by Census Year 1901-2011

Samastipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 52.49 Lac (52,48,841) 23.17%
2025 53.23 Lac (53,23,163) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 53.96 Lac (53,95,582) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 54.67 Lac (54,66,625) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 55.38 Lac (55,37,668) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 56.09 Lac (56,08,711) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 56.80 Lac (56,79,754) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 57.45 Lac (57,44,968) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 58.06 Lac (58,05,972) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 58.67 Lac (58,66,976) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 59.28 Lac (59,27,979) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 59.89 Lac (59,88,983) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 60.50 Lac (60,49,987) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Samastipur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 60.50 Lac (60,49,987), with a male population of 31.38 Lac (31,38,111) and a female population of 29.12 Lac (29,11,662). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Samastipur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Samastipur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Samastipur is 42.62 Lac (42,61,566).

The estimated population of Samastipur in 2024 is approximately 52.49 Lac (52,48,841).

Hindu constitute 89.18% of Samastipur population, amounting to approximately 38.01 Lac (38,00,598) people.

Muslim constitute 10.62% of Samastipur population, totaling around 4.52 Lac (4,52,370) people.

Hindu: 89.18%, Muslim: 10.62%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Samastipur is 8.03 Lac (18.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.88 k (0.04%).

In Samastipur, 1.48 Lac (3.47%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 41.14 Lac (96.53%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Samastipur is 61.86%, with male literacy at 71.25% and female literacy at 51.51%.

The sex ratio in Samastipur is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Samastipur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.