Samastipur Population in 2026
In 2026, Samastipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.38 Lac (4,38,210), indicating a 26.61% increased from Samastipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.
Samastipur Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Samastipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.44 Lac (4,43,980), projecting a 28.28% increased from Samastipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.11 Lac.
Samastipur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Samastipur Tehsil has a population of 3.46 Lac (3,46,109) with 1.83 Lac (1,82,684) males and 1.63 Lac (1,63,425) females.The sex ratio in Samastipur is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samastipur Tehsil is 58.10 k (58,098) which is 16.79% of Samastipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samastipur Tehsil is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Samastipur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Samastipur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Samastipur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Samastipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.95 Lac (2,94,661), accounting for 85.14% of the Samastipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.56 Lac (1,55,873), and the Hindu female population is around 1.39 Lac (1,38,788).
Samastipur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Samastipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 50.16 k (50,163), accounting for 14.49% of the Samastipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.18 k (26,181), and the Muslim female population is around 23.98 k (23,982).
Samastipur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,94,661 | 85.14% |
| Muslim | 50,163 | 14.49% |
| Christian | 499 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 305 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 253 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 135 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 74 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamastipur Urban Population
The Urban population of Samastipur Tehsil is 79.83 k (79,830), with 41.96 k (41,957) being males and 37.87 k (37,873) being females, making up 23.06% of the Samastipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Samastipur Rural Population
The Rural population of Samastipur Tehsil is 2.66 Lac (2,66,279), with 1.41 Lac (1,40,727) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,552) being females, making up 76.94% of the Samastipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Samastipur Literacy Rate
Samastipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samastipur Tehsil is 79.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samastipur Tehsil is 62.96 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Samastipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.68%, while in the rural regions of Samastipur Tehsil, it is around 67.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samastipur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.64 | 79.35 | 62.96 |
| Urban Area | 84.68 | 88.78 | 80.14 |
| Rural Area | 67.49 | 76.38 | 57.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Samastipur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.87 | 79.91 | 62.8 |
| Muslim | 69.88 | 75.69 | 63.44 |
| Christian | 90.56 | 92.23 | 89.12 |
| Religion not stated | 64.52 | 74.75 | 55.93 |
Samastipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samastipur Tehsil is 68.35 k (68,349) with 35.66 k (35,657) males and 32.69 k (32,692) females, which is 19.75% of Samastipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Samastipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Samastipur Tehsil is 599 (599) with 310 (310) males and 289 (289) females, which is 0.17% of Samastipur Tehsil 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 | 895 |
| Urban Area | 903 |
| Rural Area | 893 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Samastipur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 891 |
| Muslim | 917 |
| Christian | 1189 |
| Religion not stated | 1075 |
Samastipur Area & Households
The Total Area of Samastipur Tehsil is 175.78 Square KM, with a population density of 1,969 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samastipur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Samastipur Tehsil are 95.The Total Number of households in Samastipur Tehsil are 67.32 k(67,323).
Samastipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Samastipur Tehsil, there are about 98.41 k (98,406) workers, making up nearly 28.43% of the Samastipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 82.54 k (82,541) are male workers, and about 15.87 k (15,865) are female workers.
Samastipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,210) | 26.61% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.44 Lac (4,43,980) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,750) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.56 Lac (4,55,520) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.61 Lac (4,61,290) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.67 Lac (4,66,586) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.72 Lac (4,71,541) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.76 Lac (4,76,495) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,450) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,404) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.91 Lac (4,91,359) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Samastipur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.91 Lac (4,91,359), with a male population of 2.57 Lac (2,57,078) and a female population of 2.34 Lac (2,34,223). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Samastipur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.54%.