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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Samastipur Population Census 2011
- Samastipur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 38,00,598 | 89.18% |
| Muslim | 4,52,370 | 10.62% |
| Religion not stated | 5,283 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 2,126 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 554 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 292 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 231 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 112 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamastipur 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 |
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 1.68%.