Santuri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Santuri Tehsil has a population of 78.52 k (78,515) with 40.09 k (40,085) males and 38.43 k (38,430) females.The sex ratio in Santuri is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Santuri Tehsil is 10.55 k (10,548) which is 13.43% of Santuri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Santuri Tehsil is 965 females for every 1000 males.

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

Santuri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Santuri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 85.47 k (85,469), indicating a 8.86% increased from Santuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.37 k, and the estimated female population is 42.11 k.

Santuri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Santuri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 85.88 k (85,879), projecting a 9.38% increased from Santuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.55 k, and the estimated female population is 42.33 k.

Santuri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Santuri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 55.51 k (55,510), accounting for 70.7% of the Santuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 28.49 k (28,485), and the Hindu female population is around 27.03 k (27,025).

Santuri Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Santuri Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 16.10 k (16,100), accounting for 20.51% of the Santuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 8.01 k (8,005), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 8.10 k (8,095).

Santuri Religion Wise Population

Santuri Urban Population

The Urban population of Santuri Tehsil is 5.93 k (5,929), with 3.09 k (3,090) being males and 2.84 k (2,839) being females, making up 7.55% of the Santuri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Santuri Rural Population

The Rural population of Santuri Tehsil is 72.59 k (72,586), with 37.00 k (36,995) being males and 35.59 k (35,591) being females, making up 92.45% of the Santuri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Santuri Literacy Rate

Santuri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.15% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Santuri Tehsil is 76.32 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Santuri Tehsil is 51.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Santuri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 51.38%, while in the rural regions of Santuri Tehsil, it is around 65.09%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Santuri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.15	76.32	51.45
Urban Area	51.38	63.83	37.88
Rural Area	65.09	77.25	52.42

Literacy Rate by Religion in Santuri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.93	79.82	55.35
Other religions and persuasions	55.62	68.81	42.67
Muslim	51.36	62.76	38.77
Religion not stated	46.33	57.04	38.2

Santuri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Santuri Tehsil is 20.09 k (20,091) with 10.25 k (10,254) males and 9.84 k (9,837) females, which is 25.59% of Santuri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Santuri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Santuri Tehsil is 25.08 k (25,083) with 12.53 k (12,532) males and 12.55 k (12,551) females, which is 31.95% of Santuri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Santuri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	959
Urban Area	919
Rural Area	963

Sex Ratio by Religion in Santuri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	949
Other religions and persuasions	1012
Muslim	906
Religion not stated	1149

Santuri Area & Households

The Total Area of Santuri Tehsil is 189.24 Square KM, with a population density of 415 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Santuri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Santuri Tehsil are 103.The Total Number of households in Santuri Tehsil are 15.12 k(15,116).

Santuri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Santuri Tehsil, there are about 29.48 k (29,483) workers, making up nearly 37.55% of the Santuri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.56 k (21,556) are male workers, and about 7.93 k (7,927) are female workers.

Santuri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Santuri Census Frequently Asked Questions