Saja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Saja Tehsil has a population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,486) with 58.63 k (58,625) males and 58.86 k (58,861) females.The sex ratio in Saja is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Saja Tehsil is 17.18 k (17,181) which is 14.62% of Saja Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Saja Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Saja Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Durg District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Saja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Saja Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,40,007), indicating a 19.17% increased from Saja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 69.75 k, and the estimated female population is 70.26 k.

Saja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Saja Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.42 Lac (1,41,574), projecting a 20.5% increased from Saja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 70.53 k, and the estimated female population is 71.05 k.

Saja Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Saja Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,517), accounting for 96.62% of the Saja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.69 k (56,692), and the Hindu female population is around 56.83 k (56,825).

Saja Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Saja Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.11 k (2,112), accounting for 1.8% of the Saja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.02 k (1,017), and the Muslim female population is around 1.10 k (1,095).

Saja Religion Wise Population

Saja Urban Population

The Urban population of Saja Tehsil is 15.36 k (15,356), with 7.64 k (7,642) being males and 7.71 k (7,714) being females, making up 13.07% of the Saja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Saja Rural Population

The Rural population of Saja Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,02,130), with 50.98 k (50,983) being males and 51.15 k (51,147) being females, making up 86.93% of the Saja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Saja Literacy Rate

Saja Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Saja Tehsil is 82.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Saja Tehsil is 61.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Saja Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.27%, while in the rural regions of Saja Tehsil, it is around 70.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Saja

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.64	82.36	61.05
Urban Area	78.27	86.98	69.77
Rural Area	70.62	81.67	59.71

Literacy Rate by Religion in Saja

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	71.46	82.23	60.82
Muslim	73.53	83.96	64
Other religions and persuasions	72.48	84.4	60.78
Jain	97.17	99.55	94.92

Saja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Saja Tehsil is 14.06 k (14,063) with 6.99 k (6,989) males and 7.07 k (7,074) females, which is 11.97% of Saja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Saja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Saja Tehsil is 8.52 k (8,522) with 4.19 k (4,185) males and 4.34 k (4,337) females, which is 7.25% of Saja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Saja

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1005
Urban Area	1010
Rural Area	1004

Sex Ratio by Religion in Saja

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1003
Muslim	1077
Other religions and persuasions	1036
Jain	1039

Saja Area & Households

The Total Area of Saja Tehsil is 513.04 Square KM, with a population density of 229 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Saja Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Saja Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Saja Tehsil are 23.56 k(23,555).

Saja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Saja Tehsil, there are about 59.48 k (59,479) workers, making up nearly 50.63% of the Saja Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.22 k (32,217) are male workers, and about 27.26 k (27,262) are female workers.

Saja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Saja Census Frequently Asked Questions