Satna Madhya Pradesh is an area of 7, 502 sq.km. It had a population of 2.289 million in 2011, which was estimated to be close to 2.64 million in 2021. So, 27 lakh is going to be the population by 2025. The density of the district is 297 per sq.km. The sex ratio is 926 females per 1000 males. The district accounted for 3.07% of the state population in 2011. The population changed from 2001 to 2011, with an increase of 19.19%.
Quick Overview of Satna District Census 2021
- District Name: Satna
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- Headquarters: Satna city
- Area: 7,502 sq.km
- Population 2011 (District): 2,228,935
- Estimated Population 2021 (District): about 2.64–2.66 million
- Projected Population 2025 (District): 2,700,000 (27.00 lakh)
- Projected Population 2026 (District): 2,720,000 (27.20 lakh)
- Decadal Growth 2001–2011: 19.19%
- Population 2001 (District): 1,870,104
- Sex Ratio (2011, overall): 926 females / 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 910 girls / 1000 boys
- Density (2011): 297 persons/sq.km
- Share in Madhya Pradesh Population (2011): about 3.07%
Population – 2011 vs 2001 (District)
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Actual Population |
2,228,935 |
1,870,104 |
| Male Population |
1,157,495 |
971,396 |
| Female Population |
1,071,440 |
898,708 |
| Decadal Population Growth |
19.19 % |
27.60 % |
| Area (sq.km) |
7,502 |
7,502 |
| Population Density (per sq.km) |
297 |
249 |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
926 |
925 |
Urban and Rural Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy (2011)
| Area |
Share of Population |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| Rural |
78.72 % |
1,754,517 |
907,904 |
846,613 |
933 |
| Urban |
21.28 % |
474,418 |
249,591 |
224,827 |
902 |
Urban and Rural Literacy (2011)
| Area |
Total Literates |
Male Literates |
Female Literates |
Average Literacy |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Rural Satna |
1,029,244 |
607,287 |
421,957 |
69.40 % |
79.28 % |
58.84 % |
| Urban Satna |
342,537 |
214,319 |
128,218 |
82.50 % |
88.72 % |
75.61 % |
Overall Literacy – District (2011)
- Total Literates: 1,371,781 persons
- Male Literates: 801,051
- Female Literates: 570,730
- Total Literacy Rate (7+ years): about 72.3%
- Male Literacy (overall): about 81–82%
- Female Literacy (overall): about 62–63%
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu |
2,158,558 |
96.85 % |
| Muslim |
37,914 |
1.70 % |
| Christian |
5,991 |
0.27 % |
| Jain |
4,496 |
0.20 % |
| Sikh |
1,072 |
0.05 % |
| Buddhist |
394 |
0.02 % |
| Other Religions |
523 |
0.02 % |
| Religion Not Stated |
7,987 |
0.36 % |
SC / ST and Child Population (2011)
| Category |
Population |
Percent of Total |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
about 457,000 |
≈ 20–21 % |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
about 58,000 |
≈ 2.6 % |
| Child Population (0–6 years) |
271,421 |
12.18 % |
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 910 girls / 1000 boys.
Languages Spoken (Mother Tongue, 2011)
| Language |
Share of Speakers |
| Hindi (standard) |
about 76.1 % |
| Bagheli |
about 21.4 % |
| Bundeli |
about 1.1 % |
| Others |
about 1.4 % |
Administrative Units – Tehsils (Subdistricts)
- Total Tehsils (subdistricts): 10
| Tehsil / Subdistrict |
| Raghurajnagar |
| Maihar |
| Nagod |
| Amarpatan |
| Unchahara (Unchehara) |
| Rampur Baghelan |
| Ramnagar |
| Birsinghpur |
| Kotar |
| Sohawal |
Villages and Towns – Basic Counts
- Number of villages: about 2,100–2,125 (district sources often quote 2,125).
- Number of towns (urban local bodies and census towns combined): around 9–10.
Satna City – Key Census Facts
| Item |
Satna City (Municipal) |
Satna Urban / Metro |
| Population 2011 |
280,222 |
282,977 |
| Population 2025 (estimated) |
407,000 |
412,000 |
- 2011: 280,222 people in Satna municipal city; about 282,977 in the full urban agglomeration.
- Estimated 2025: around 4.07 lakh in the city and 4.12 lakh in the metro area.
Basic Geography & Economy
- Region: North-eastern Madhya Pradesh, on the Vindhya plateau.
- Main industries: cement (Satna–Maihar belt), limestone mining and related manufacturing.
- Agriculture: cereals, pulses and oilseeds are major crops.
- Transport: Satna is on important railway routes and highways connecting Rewa, Jabalpur and Prayagraj (Allahabad).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Satna district population in 2011?
A: 2,228,935 people.
- Q: What is the estimated population in 2025?
A: About 27.0 lakh (2.7 million) for the district.
- Q: What is the sex ratio of Satna?
A: 926 females per 1000 males in 2011.
- Q: How much of the population is rural vs urban?
A: About 78.7% rural and 21.3% urban.
- Q: What is the overall literacy rate?
A: Around 72% overall, higher in urban areas than in villages.
- Q: Which religion is most common?
A: Hinduism, with roughly 97% of the population.
- Q: What are the main languages spoken?
A: Mainly Hindi and Bagheli, with some Bundeli.
- Q: How many tehsils are in Satna?
A: There are 10 tehsils, including Raghurajnagar, Maihar, Nagod and Amarpatan.
- Q: What is Satna city’s population in 2011?
A: About 2.8 lakh (280,222) within the municipal limits.
- Q: What are the key economic activities?
A: Cement and limestone industries, agriculture and related services.