Sainthia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sainthia Tehsil has a population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,349) with 1.00 Lac (1,00,141) males and 95.21 k (95,208) females.The sex ratio in Sainthia is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sainthia Tehsil is 22.72 k (22,721) which is 11.63% of Sainthia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sainthia Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sainthia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Birbhum District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Sainthia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sainthia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.13 Lac (2,12,650), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sainthia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Sainthia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sainthia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,13,670), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sainthia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.

Sainthia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sainthia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.52 Lac (1,51,743), accounting for 77.68% of the Sainthia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 77.70 k (77,701), and the Hindu female population is around 74.04 k (74,042).

Sainthia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sainthia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 41.93 k (41,931), accounting for 21.46% of the Sainthia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 21.60 k (21,602), and the Muslim female population is around 20.33 k (20,329).

Sainthia Religion Wise Population

Sainthia Urban Population

The Urban population of Sainthia Tehsil is 9.24 k (9,242), with 4.70 k (4,697) being males and 4.55 k (4,545) being females, making up 4.73% of the Sainthia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Sainthia Rural Population

The Rural population of Sainthia Tehsil is 1.86 Lac (1,86,107), with 95.44 k (95,444) being males and 90.66 k (90,663) being females, making up 95.27% of the Sainthia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sainthia Literacy Rate

Sainthia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sainthia Tehsil is 78.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sainthia Tehsil is 65.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sainthia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.25%, while in the rural regions of Sainthia Tehsil, it is around 71.87%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sainthia

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.32	78.94	65.35
Urban Area	81.25	85.78	76.54
Rural Area	71.87	78.6	64.78

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sainthia

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	71.26	78.49	63.66
Muslim	76.91	81.04	72.47
Christian	65.33	73.37	57.19
Other religions and persuasions	44.85	56.46	33.33

Sainthia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sainthia Tehsil is 68.86 k (68,859) with 35.42 k (35,424) males and 33.44 k (33,435) females, which is 35.25% of Sainthia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sainthia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sainthia Tehsil is 24.02 k (24,019) with 11.89 k (11,885) males and 12.13 k (12,134) females, which is 12.3% of Sainthia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sainthia

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	951
Urban Area	968
Rural Area	950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sainthia

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	953
Muslim	942
Christian	967
Other religions and persuasions	1068

Sainthia Area & Households

The Total Area of Sainthia Tehsil is 273.44 Square KM, with a population density of 714 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sainthia Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sainthia Tehsil are 230.The Total Number of households in Sainthia Tehsil are 46.55 k(46,552).

Sainthia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sainthia Tehsil, there are about 80.79 k (80,788) workers, making up nearly 41.36% of the Sainthia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.01 k (60,006) are male workers, and about 20.78 k (20,782) are female workers.

Sainthia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sainthia Census Frequently Asked Questions