Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Satara District

Satara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Satara District has a population of 30.04 Lac (30,03,741) with 15.11 Lac (15,10,842) males and 14.93 Lac (14,92,899) females.The sex ratio in Satara is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Satara District is 3.18 Lac (3,17,885) which is 10.58% of Satara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Satara District is 896 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Satara District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.

30.04 Lac

Toatl Population

15.11 Lac

Male Population

14.93 Lac

Female Population

Satara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Satara District current estimated population is projected to be 33.97 Lac (33,97,097), indicating a 13.1% increased from Satara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 17.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.82 Lac.

Satara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Satara District estimated population is projected to be 34.23 Lac (34,22,961), projecting a 13.96% increased from Satara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.94 Lac.

Satara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Satara District, with a total Hindu population of 26.92 Lac (26,91,952), accounting for 89.62% of the Satara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.55 Lac (13,54,608), and the Hindu female population is around 13.37 Lac (13,37,344).

Satara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Satara District, with a total Muslim population of 1.47 Lac (1,46,970), accounting for 4.89% of the Satara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 74.39 k (74,393), and the Muslim female population is around 72.58 k (72,577).

Satara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu26,91,95289.62%
Muslim1,46,9704.89%
Buddhist1,41,3154.7%
Jain12,8100.43%
Religion not stated4,4280.15%
Christian4,4080.15%
Sikh1,1820.04%
Other religions and persuasions6760.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Satara Urban Population

The Urban population of Satara District is 5.70 Lac (5,70,378), with 2.91 Lac (2,91,093) being males and 2.79 Lac (2,79,285) being females, making up 18.99% of the Satara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Satara Rural Population

The Rural population of Satara District is 24.33 Lac (24,33,363), with 12.20 Lac (12,19,749) being males and 12.14 Lac (12,13,614) being females, making up 81.01% of the Satara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Satara Literacy Rate

Satara District has a literacy rate of 82.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Satara District is 89.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Satara District is 76.31 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Satara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.02%, while in the rural regions of Satara District, it is around 81.42%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Satara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.87 89.42 76.31
Urban Area 89.02 92.51 85.42
Rural Area 81.42 88.68 74.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Satara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 82.67 89.34 75.99
Muslim 86.78 90.66 82.83
Buddhist 81.22 88.95 73.75
Jain 95.48 96.37 94.53

Satara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Satara District is 3.23 Lac (3,23,236) with 1.62 Lac (1,61,703) males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,533) females, which is 10.76% of Satara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Satara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Satara District is 29.64 k (29,635) with 15.21 k (15,210) males and 14.43 k (14,425) females, which is 0.99% of Satara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Satara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 989
Urban Area 960
Rural Area 995

Sex Ratio by Religion in Satara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 988
Muslim 976
Buddhist 1027
Jain 948

Satara Area & Households

The Total Area of Satara District is 10,480 Square KM, with a population density of 287 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Satara District are 22 and the Total Number of Villages in Satara District are 1,745.The Total Number of households in Satara District are 6.54 Lac(6,53,735).

Satara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Satara District, there are about 13.55 Lac (13,54,947) workers, making up nearly 45.11% of the Satara District total population. Out of these, around 8.45 Lac (8,44,805) are male workers, and about 5.10 Lac (5,10,142) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Satara district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,49,672, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 30,03,741 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 21.5% 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 11.48%.

Satara District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 8,49,672 to 30,03,741.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 21.5%.
  • 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 8.50 Lac 0 0 4.18 Lac 4.31 Lac
1911 8.35 Lac -14.34 k -1.687121619 4.12 Lac 4.23 Lac
1921 7.86 Lac -48.90 k -5.854044535 3.87 Lac 3.99 Lac
1931 8.95 Lac 1.09 Lac 13.80633643 4.46 Lac 4.49 Lac
1941 10.13 Lac 1.18 Lac 13.20627387 4.98 Lac 5.15 Lac
1951 11.77 Lac 1.64 Lac 16.16680418 5.74 Lac 6.03 Lac
1961 14.30 Lac 2.53 Lac 21.5025964 6.99 Lac 7.32 Lac
1971 17.27 Lac 2.97 Lac 20.78665553 8.48 Lac 8.79 Lac
1981 20.39 Lac 3.11 Lac 18.02161197 9.89 Lac 10.50 Lac
1991 24.51 Lac 4.13 Lac 20.24327542 12.08 Lac 12.43 Lac
2001 28.09 Lac 3.58 Lac 14.58864668 14.08 Lac 14.01 Lac
2011 30.04 Lac 1.95 Lac 6.932980277 15.11 Lac 14.93 Lac

Historical Population of Satara by Census Year 1901-2011

Satara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 33.97 Lac (33,97,097) 13.1%
2025 34.23 Lac (34,22,961) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 34.47 Lac (34,46,569) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 34.69 Lac (34,68,582) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 34.91 Lac (34,90,596) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 35.13 Lac (35,12,584) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 35.35 Lac (35,34,598) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 35.54 Lac (35,54,009) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 35.72 Lac (35,71,615) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 35.89 Lac (35,89,221) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 36.07 Lac (36,06,800) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 36.24 Lac (36,24,406) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 36.42 Lac (36,41,985) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Satara District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.42 Lac (36,41,985), with a male population of 18.40 Lac (18,39,832) and a female population of 18.02 Lac (18,01,647). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Satara District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Satara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Satara is 30.04 Lac (30,03,741).

The estimated population of Satara in 2024 is approximately 33.97 Lac (33,97,097).

Hindu constitute 89.62% of Satara population, amounting to approximately 26.92 Lac (26,91,952) people.

Muslim constitute 4.89% of Satara population, totaling around 1.47 Lac (1,46,970) people.

Hindu: 89.62%, Muslim: 4.89%, Buddhist: 4.7%, Jain: 0.43%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Christian: 0.15%, Sikh: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Satara is 3.23 Lac (10.76%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 29.64 k (0.99%).

In Satara, 5.70 Lac (18.99%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 24.33 Lac (81.01%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Satara is 82.87%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 76.31%.

The sex ratio in Satara is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Satara population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.