Saintala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Saintala Tehsil has a population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,991) with 75.09 k (75,090) males and 73.90 k (73,901) females.The sex ratio in Saintala is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Saintala Tehsil is 19.97 k (19,966) which is 13.4% of Saintala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Saintala Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Saintala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balangir District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Saintala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Saintala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,64,979), indicating a 10.73% increased from Saintala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 82.74 k, and the estimated female population is 82.24 k.
Saintala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Saintala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,66,003), projecting a 11.42% increased from Saintala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.22 k, and the estimated female population is 82.78 k.
Saintala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Saintala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.45 Lac (1,44,945), accounting for 97.28% of the Saintala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.99 k (72,986), and the Hindu female population is around 71.96 k (71,959).
Saintala Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Saintala Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.89 k (2,888), accounting for 1.94% of the Saintala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.46 k (1,457), and the Christian female population is around 1.43 k (1,431).
Saintala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,44,945 | 97.28% |
| Christian | 2,888 | 1.94% |
| Muslim | 445 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 316 | 0.21% |
| Buddhist | 230 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 100 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 58 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSaintala Urban Population
The Urban population of Saintala Tehsil is 5.43 k (5,431), with 3.01 k (3,013) being males and 2.42 k (2,418) being females, making up 3.65% of the Saintala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 803 females for every 1000 males.
Saintala Rural Population
The Rural population of Saintala Tehsil is 1.44 Lac (1,43,560), with 72.08 k (72,077) being males and 71.48 k (71,483) being females, making up 96.35% of the Saintala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Saintala Literacy Rate
Saintala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Saintala Tehsil is 75.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Saintala Tehsil is 52.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Saintala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.68%, while in the rural regions of Saintala Tehsil, it is around 62.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Saintala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.96 | 75.12 | 52.7 |
| Urban Area | 95.68 | 97.89 | 92.98 |
| Rural Area | 62.75 | 74.16 | 51.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Saintala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.55 | 74.84 | 52.17 |
| Christian | 79.77 | 86.13 | 73.42 |
| Muslim | 78.62 | 83.76 | 71.68 |
| Religion not stated | 70.36 | 83.06 | 58.14 |
Saintala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Saintala Tehsil is 26.04 k (26,044) with 12.91 k (12,909) males and 13.14 k (13,135) females, which is 17.48% of Saintala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Saintala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Saintala Tehsil is 34.37 k (34,371) with 17.02 k (17,023) males and 17.35 k (17,348) females, which is 23.07% of Saintala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Saintala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 985 |
| Urban Area | 803 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Saintala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Christian | 983 |
| Muslim | 752 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Saintala Area & Households
The Total Area of Saintala Tehsil is 858.41 Square KM, with a population density of 174 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Saintala Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Saintala Tehsil are 189.The Total Number of households in Saintala Tehsil are 39.84 k(39,836).
Saintala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Saintala Tehsil, there are about 63.19 k (63,189) workers, making up nearly 42.41% of the Saintala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 42.77 k (42,767) are male workers, and about 20.42 k (20,422) are female workers.
Saintala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,979) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,003) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,889) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,672) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,459) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,243) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,030) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,673) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,213) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,757) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,293) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,837) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,377) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Saintala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.73 Lac (1,73,377), with a male population of 86.56 k (86,559) and a female population of 86.82 k (86,822). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Saintala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.