Sainj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sainj Tehsil has a population of 25.91 k (25,908) with 13.34 k (13,342) males and 12.57 k (12,566) females.The sex ratio in Sainj is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sainj Tehsil is 3.46 k (3,462) which is 13.36% of Sainj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sainj Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sainj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kullu District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Sainj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sainj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 28.27 k (28,267), indicating a 9.1% increased from Sainj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.55 k, and the estimated female population is 13.72 k.
Sainj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sainj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 28.41 k (28,406), projecting a 9.64% increased from Sainj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.62 k, and the estimated female population is 13.78 k.
Sainj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sainj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 25.42 k (25,422), accounting for 98.12% of the Sainj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.08 k (13,081), and the Hindu female population is around 12.34 k (12,341).
Sainj Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Sainj Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 282 (282), accounting for 1.09% of the Sainj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 139 (139), and the Buddhist female population is around 143 (143).
Sainj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 25,422 | 98.12% |
| Buddhist | 282 | 1.09% |
| Muslim | 79 | 0.3% |
| Christian | 77 | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 6 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSainj Urban Population
The Urban population of Sainj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sainj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sainj Rural Population
The Rural population of Sainj Tehsil is 25.91 k (25,908), with 13.34 k (13,342) being males and 12.57 k (12,566) being females, making up 100% of the Sainj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Sainj Literacy Rate
Sainj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sainj Tehsil is 86.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sainj Tehsil is 69.54 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sainj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sainj Tehsil, it is around 78.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sainj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.1 | 86.15 | 69.54 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.1 | 86.15 | 69.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sainj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.15 | 86.27 | 69.54 |
| Buddhist | 66.8 | 72.73 | 60.83 |
| Muslim | 84.29 | 88.1 | 78.57 |
| Christian | 89.23 | 97.22 | 79.31 |
Sainj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sainj Tehsil is 7.61 k (7,613) with 3.85 k (3,852) males and 3.76 k (3,761) females, which is 29.38% of Sainj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Sainj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sainj Tehsil is 173 (173) with 83 (83) males and 90 (90) females, which is 0.67% of Sainj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1085 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sainj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 942 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 942 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sainj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 944 |
| Buddhist | 1029 |
| Muslim | 718 |
| Christian | 674 |
Sainj Area & Households
The Total Area of Sainj Tehsil is 272.02 Square KM, with a population density of 95 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sainj Tehsil are 14.The Total Number of households in Sainj Tehsil are 5.31 k(5,310).
Sainj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sainj Tehsil, there are about 17.38 k (17,384) workers, making up nearly 67.1% of the Sainj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.27 k (9,274) are male workers, and about 8.11 k (8,110) are female workers.
Sainj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.27 k (28,267) | 9.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 28.41 k (28,406) | 9.64% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 28.52 k (28,522) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 28.62 k (28,620) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 28.72 k (28,721) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 28.82 k (28,819) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 28.92 k (28,920) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 28.99 k (28,992) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 29.05 k (29,048) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 29.10 k (29,104) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 29.16 k (29,157) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 29.21 k (29,213) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 29.27 k (29,270) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sainj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.27 k (29,270), with a male population of 15.06 k (15,062) and a female population of 14.21 k (14,207). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Sainj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.