Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Satna District

Satna Population

As per the 2011 Census, Satna District has a population of 22.29 Lac (22,28,935) with 11.57 Lac (11,57,495) males and 10.71 Lac (10,71,440) females.The sex ratio in Satna is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Satna District is 3.31 Lac (3,30,661) which is 14.83% of Satna District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Satna District is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Satna District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.

22.29 Lac

Toatl Population

11.57 Lac

Male Population

10.71 Lac

Female Population

Satna Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Satna District current estimated population is projected to be 26.81 Lac (26,80,630), indicating a 20.27% increased from Satna's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.96 Lac.

Satna Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Satna District estimated population is projected to be 27.12 Lac (27,11,961), projecting a 21.67% increased from Satna's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.12 Lac.

Satna Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Satna District, with a total Hindu population of 21.59 Lac (21,58,623), accounting for 96.85% of the Satna District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.21 Lac (11,21,268), and the Hindu female population is around 10.37 Lac (10,37,355).

Satna Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Satna District, with a total Muslim population of 59.47 k (59,471), accounting for 2.67% of the Satna District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.67 k (30,672), and the Muslim female population is around 28.80 k (28,799).

Satna Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu21,58,62396.85%
Muslim59,4712.67%
Jain3,1350.14%
Religion not stated2,2620.1%
Christian2,2280.1%
Other religions and persuasions1,6890.08%
Sikh1,1630.05%
Buddhist3640.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Satna Urban Population

The Urban population of Satna District is 4.74 Lac (4,74,418), with 2.50 Lac (2,49,591) being males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,827) being females, making up 21.28% of the Satna total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Satna Rural Population

The Rural population of Satna District is 17.55 Lac (17,54,517), with 9.08 Lac (9,07,904) being males and 8.47 Lac (8,46,613) being females, making up 78.72% of the Satna total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Satna Literacy Rate

Satna District has a literacy rate of 72.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Satna District is 81.37 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Satna District is 62.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Satna District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.5%, while in the rural regions of Satna District, it is around 69.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Satna

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.26 81.37 62.45
Urban Area 82.5 88.72 75.61
Rural Area 69.4 79.28 58.84

Literacy Rate by Religion in Satna

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 72.04 81.21 62.15
Muslim 78.26 85.77 70.28
Jain 96.54 97.87 95.13
Religion not stated 74.97 83.07 66.71

Satna Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Satna District is 3.99 Lac (3,98,569) with 2.06 Lac (2,05,987) males and 1.93 Lac (1,92,582) females, which is 17.88% of Satna District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Satna Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Satna District is 3.20 Lac (3,19,975) with 1.63 Lac (1,63,166) males and 1.57 Lac (1,56,809) females, which is 14.36% of Satna District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Satna

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 926
Urban Area 901
Rural Area 933

Sex Ratio by Religion in Satna

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 926
Muslim 939
Jain 945
Religion not stated 962

Satna Area & Households

The Total Area of Satna District is 7,502 Square KM, with a population density of 297 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Satna District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Satna District are 1,984.The Total Number of households in Satna District are 4.79 Lac(4,78,741).

Satna Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Satna District, there are about 9.11 Lac (9,11,349) workers, making up nearly 40.89% of the Satna District total population. Out of these, around 5.90 Lac (5,90,487) are male workers, and about 3.21 Lac (3,20,862) are female workers.

Satna - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Satna district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,15,607, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 22,28,935 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 31.56% 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 17.23%.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.

Satna District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,15,607 to 22,28,935.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 31.56%.
  • 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 4.16 Lac - - 2.04 Lac 2.12 Lac
1911 4.88 Lac 72.10 k 17.34715729 2.40 Lac 2.48 Lac
1921 4.24 Lac -63.93 k -13.10818264 2.10 Lac 2.14 Lac
1931 4.59 Lac 35.05 k 8.271861889 2.29 Lac 2.30 Lac
1941 5.30 Lac 70.73 k 15.41427289 2.67 Lac 2.63 Lac
1951 5.55 Lac 24.98 k 4.71643065 2.81 Lac 2.74 Lac
1961 6.94 Lac 1.40 Lac 25.21797778 3.53 Lac 3.41 Lac
1971 9.14 Lac 2.19 Lac 31.56256751 4.69 Lac 4.45 Lac
1981 11.53 Lac 2.40 Lac 26.25592344 5.96 Lac 5.58 Lac
1991 14.65 Lac 3.12 Lac 27.0505043 7.64 Lac 7.01 Lac
2001 18.70 Lac 4.05 Lac 27.61869926 9.71 Lac 8.99 Lac
2011 22.29 Lac 3.59 Lac 19.1877564 11.57 Lac 10.71 Lac

Historical Population of Satna by Census Year 1901-2011

Satna - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 26.81 Lac (26,80,630) 20.27%
2025 27.12 Lac (27,11,961) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 27.41 Lac (27,40,556) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 27.67 Lac (27,67,207) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 27.94 Lac (27,93,858) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 28.21 Lac (28,20,508) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 28.47 Lac (28,47,129) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 28.72 Lac (28,71,531) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 28.94 Lac (28,94,322) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 29.17 Lac (29,17,083) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 29.40 Lac (29,39,874) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 29.63 Lac (29,62,635) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 29.85 Lac (29,85,427) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Satna District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.85 Lac (29,85,427), with a male population of 15.33 Lac (15,32,507) and a female population of 14.53 Lac (14,52,780). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Satna District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Satna Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Satna is 22.29 Lac (22,28,935).

The estimated population of Satna in 2024 is approximately 26.81 Lac (26,80,630).

Hindu constitute 96.85% of Satna population, amounting to approximately 21.59 Lac (21,58,623) people.

Muslim constitute 2.67% of Satna population, totaling around 59.47 k (59,471) people.

Hindu: 96.85%, Muslim: 2.67%, Jain: 0.14%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Christian: 0.1%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Satna is 3.99 Lac (17.88%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.20 Lac (14.36%).

In Satna, 4.74 Lac (21.28%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 17.55 Lac (78.72%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Satna is 72.26%, with male literacy at 81.37% and female literacy at 62.45%.

The sex ratio in Satna is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Satna population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.