Samba Population in 2025
In 2025, Samba Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.58 Lac (3,58,050), indicating a 12.28% increased from Samba's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.70 Lac.
Samba Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Samba Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.61 Lac (3,60,505), projecting a 13.05% increased from Samba's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.72 Lac.
Samba Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Samba Tehsil has a population of 3.19 Lac (3,18,898) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,124) males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,774) females.The sex ratio in Samba is 886, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samba Tehsil is 38.67 k (38,669) which is 12.13% of Samba Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samba Tehsil is 779 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Samba Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Samba District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Samba Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Samba Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.75 Lac (2,75,311), accounting for 86.33% of the Samba Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.46 Lac (1,45,930), and the Hindu female population is around 1.29 Lac (1,29,381).
Samba Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Samba Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.95 k (22,950), accounting for 7.2% of the Samba Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.31 k (12,308), and the Muslim female population is around 10.64 k (10,642).
Samba Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,75,311 | 86.33% |
| Muslim | 22,950 | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 17,961 | 5.63% |
| Christian | 2,306 | 0.72% |
| Religion not stated | 300 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 48 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamba Urban Population
The Urban population of Samba Tehsil is 53.62 k (53,615), with 29.76 k (29,759) being males and 23.86 k (23,856) being females, making up 16.81% of the Samba total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 802 females for every 1000 males.
Samba Rural Population
The Rural population of Samba Tehsil is 2.65 Lac (2,65,283), with 1.39 Lac (1,39,365) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,918) being females, making up 83.19% of the Samba total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Samba Literacy Rate
Samba Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.41% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samba Tehsil is 88.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samba Tehsil is 73.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Samba Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.62%, while in the rural regions of Samba Tehsil, it is around 79.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samba
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.41 | 88.41 | 73.64 |
| Urban Area | 88.62 | 93.75 | 82.24 |
| Rural Area | 79.93 | 87.24 | 72 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Samba
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.53 | 89.44 | 74.87 |
| Muslim | 63.31 | 73.06 | 52.04 |
| Sikh | 86.1 | 91.9 | 80.15 |
| Christian | 83.21 | 87.82 | 75.39 |
Samba Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samba Tehsil is 91.84 k (91,835) with 47.92 k (47,920) males and 43.92 k (43,915) females, which is 28.8% of Samba Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Samba Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Samba Tehsil is 17.57 k (17,573) with 9.19 k (9,188) males and 8.39 k (8,385) females, which is 5.51% of Samba Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Samba
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 886 |
| Urban Area | 802 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Samba
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 887 |
| Muslim | 865 |
| Sikh | 941 |
| Christian | 609 |
Samba Area & Households
The Total Area of Samba Tehsil is 903.65 Square KM, with a population density of 353 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samba Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Samba Tehsil are 376.The Total Number of households in Samba Tehsil are 65.39 k(65,385).
Samba Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Samba Tehsil, there are about 92.53 k (92,526) workers, making up nearly 29.01% of the Samba Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.95 k (81,952) are male workers, and about 10.57 k (10,574) are female workers.
Samba - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,050) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.61 Lac (3,60,505) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,908) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,312) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.68 Lac (3,67,715) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,119) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,289) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,279) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.76 Lac (3,76,269) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.78 Lac (3,78,285) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.80 Lac (3,80,275) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.82 Lac (3,82,265) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Samba Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.82 Lac (3,82,265), with a male population of 1.99 Lac (1,98,570) and a female population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,661). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Samba Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.