Santipur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Santipur Tehsil has a population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,080) with 1.24 Lac (1,24,400) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,680) females.The sex ratio in Santipur is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Santipur Tehsil is 24.58 k (24,576) which is 10.19% of Santipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Santipur Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.

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

Santipur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Santipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.62 Lac (2,62,431), indicating a 8.86% increased from Santipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.

Santipur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Santipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.64 Lac (2,63,690), projecting a 9.38% increased from Santipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Santipur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Santipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,410), accounting for 86.45% of the Santipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,07,782), and the Hindu female population is around 1.01 Lac (1,00,628).

Santipur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Santipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 28.57 k (28,573), accounting for 11.85% of the Santipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.52 k (14,523), and the Muslim female population is around 14.05 k (14,050).

Santipur Religion Wise Population

Santipur Urban Population

The Urban population of Santipur Tehsil is 86.82 k (86,824), with 44.92 k (44,918) being males and 41.91 k (41,906) being females, making up 36.01% of the Santipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Santipur Rural Population

The Rural population of Santipur Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,54,256), with 79.48 k (79,482) being males and 74.77 k (74,774) being females, making up 63.99% of the Santipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Santipur Literacy Rate

Santipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Santipur Tehsil is 78.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Santipur Tehsil is 67.63 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Santipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.27%, while in the rural regions of Santipur Tehsil, it is around 69.55%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Santipur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.1	78.23	67.63
Urban Area	79.27	83.8	74.43
Rural Area	69.55	75.02	63.71

Literacy Rate by Religion in Santipur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	75.04	80.02	69.69
Muslim	59.29	64.93	53.48
Other religions and persuasions	61.06	70.57	50.96
Christian	78.09	76.17	79.93

Santipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Santipur Tehsil is 99.54 k (99,539) with 51.46 k (51,456) males and 48.08 k (48,083) females, which is 41.29% of Santipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Santipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Santipur Tehsil is 9.32 k (9,318) with 4.74 k (4,737) males and 4.58 k (4,581) females, which is 3.87% of Santipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Santipur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	938
Urban Area	933
Rural Area	941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Santipur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	934
Muslim	968
Other religions and persuasions	937
Christian	1030

Santipur Area & Households

The Total Area of Santipur Tehsil is 177.1 Square KM, with a population density of 1,361 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Santipur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Santipur Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Santipur Tehsil are 56.98 k(56,978).

Santipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Santipur Tehsil, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,143) workers, making up nearly 41.54% of the Santipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.87 k (75,871) are male workers, and about 24.27 k (24,272) are female workers.

Santipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Santipur Census Frequently Asked Questions