Villages In Satara Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Satara Population in 2025

In 2025, Satara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.72 Lac (5,72,118), indicating a 13.96% increased from Satara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.81 Lac.

Satara Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Satara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.76 Lac (5,76,064), projecting a 14.74% increased from Satara's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.83 Lac.

Satara Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Satara Tehsil has a population of 5.02 Lac (5,02,049) with 2.54 Lac (2,54,028) males and 2.48 Lac (2,48,021) females.The sex ratio in Satara is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Satara Tehsil is 51.05 k (51,052) which is 10.17% of Satara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Satara Tehsil is 890 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.02 Lac

Total Population

2.54 Lac

Male Population

2.48 Lac

Female Population

Satara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Satara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.43 Lac (4,43,358), accounting for 88.31% of the Satara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.24 Lac (2,24,337), and the Hindu female population is around 2.19 Lac (2,19,021).

Satara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Satara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.17 k (30,169), accounting for 6.01% of the Satara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.28 k (15,284), and the Muslim female population is around 14.89 k (14,885).

Satara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,43,35888.31%
Muslim30,1696.01%
Buddhist23,1084.6%
Jain2,0470.41%
Religion not stated1,7270.34%
Christian1,1810.24%
Sikh2800.06%
Other religions and persuasions1790.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Satara Urban Population

The Urban population of Satara Tehsil is 2.12 Lac (2,12,224), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,574) being males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,650) being females, making up 42.27% of the Satara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Satara Rural Population

The Rural population of Satara Tehsil is 2.90 Lac (2,89,825), with 1.45 Lac (1,45,454) being males and 1.44 Lac (1,44,371) being females, making up 57.73% of the Satara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Satara Literacy Rate

Satara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Satara Tehsil is 93.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Satara Tehsil is 83.95 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Satara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.5%, while in the rural regions of Satara Tehsil, it is around 86.67%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Satara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 88.72 93.42 83.95
Urban Area 91.5 94.02 88.87
Rural Area 86.67 92.97 80.41

Literacy Rate by Religion in Satara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.7 93.5 83.84
Muslim 90.27 93.14 87.34
Buddhist 86.27 91.96 80.66
Jain 96.85 97.1 96.59

Satara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Satara Tehsil is 55.63 k (55,627) with 27.98 k (27,983) males and 27.64 k (27,644) females, which is 11.08% of Satara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Satara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Satara Tehsil is 4.89 k (4,885) with 2.53 k (2,527) males and 2.36 k (2,358) females, which is 0.97% of Satara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Satara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 955
Rural Area 993

Sex Ratio by Religion in Satara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 977
Muslim 974
Buddhist 1009
Jain 963

Satara Area & Households

The Total Area of Satara Tehsil is 910.69 Square KM, with a population density of 551 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Satara Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Satara Tehsil are 211.The Total Number of households in Satara Tehsil are 1.13 Lac(1,12,931).

Satara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Satara Tehsil, there are about 2.02 Lac (2,02,293) workers, making up nearly 40.29% of the Satara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.37 Lac (1,36,671) are male workers, and about 65.62 k (65,622) are female workers.

Satara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 5.72 Lac (5,72,118) 13.96%
2026 5.76 Lac (5,76,064) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 5.80 Lac (5,79,744) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 5.83 Lac (5,83,423) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 5.87 Lac (5,87,098) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 5.91 Lac (5,90,777) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 5.94 Lac (5,94,022) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 5.97 Lac (5,96,965) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 6.00 Lac (5,99,907) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 6.03 Lac (6,02,845) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 6.06 Lac (6,05,788) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 6.09 Lac (6,08,726) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Satara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.09 Lac (6,08,726), with a male population of 3.09 Lac (3,09,344) and a female population of 2.99 Lac (2,99,315). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Satara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.66%.

Satara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Satara is 5.02 Lac (5,02,049).

Hindu constitute 88.31% of Satara population, amounting to approximately 4.43 Lac (4,43,358) people.

Muslim constitute 6.01% of Satara population, totaling around 30.17 k (30,169) people.

Hindu: 88.31%, Muslim: 6.01%, Buddhist: 4.6%, Jain: 0.41%, Religion not stated: 0.34%, Christian: 0.24%, Sikh: 0.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Satara is 55.63 k (11.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.89 k (0.97%).

In Satara, 2.12 Lac (42.27%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.90 Lac (57.73%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Satara is 88.72%, with male literacy at 93.42% and female literacy at 83.95%.

The sex ratio in Satara is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Satara population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.66% up to 2036.