Satna
Satna is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Satna is 7,502 km² including 7,220.92 km² rural area and 281.08 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Satna has a population of 22,28,935 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,74,418 while rural population is 17,54,517. Satna has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 297.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,78,741 houses in the district, including 92,955 urban houses and 3,85,786 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,799 villages in satna district.
The Satna district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Majhgawan is the largest tehsil in satna district covering area of 1353.02 km² while Birsinghpur is the smallest tehsil in satna district covering area of 289.27 km². Raghurajnagar is the most populous whereas Kotar is the least populous tehsil in satna district. There are 10 tehsils in Satna district. Here is the list of all Satna Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Satna District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarpatan | 686 | 2,24,762 |
| 2 | Birsinghpur | 289 | 1,32,460 |
| 3 | Kotar | 452 | 1,07,550 |
| 4 | Maihar | 1,134 | 3,58,725 |
| 5 | Majhgawan | 1,353 | 1,50,362 |
| 6 | Nagod | 855 | 2,32,391 |
| 7 | Raghurajnagar | 729 | 5,04,183 |
| 8 | Ramnagar | 604 | 1,59,414 |
| 9 | Rampur Baghelan | 431 | 1,68,127 |
| 10 | Unchahara | 968 | 1,90,961 |
Population of Satna District
The population of Satna offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Satna, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,28,935 | 17,54,517 | 4,74,418 |
| Total Male Population | 11,57,495 | 9,07,904 | 2,49,591 |
| Total Female Population | 10,71,440 | 8,46,613 | 2,24,827 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,30,661 | 2,71,421 | 59,240 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,73,093 | 1,41,919 | 31,174 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,57,568 | 1,29,502 | 28,066 |
| Literate Population | 13,71,781 | 10,29,244 | 3,42,537 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,01,051 | 6,07,280 | 1,93,771 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,70,730 | 4,21,964 | 1,48,766 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,57,154 | 7,25,273 | 1,31,881 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,56,444 | 3,00,624 | 55,820 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,00,710 | 4,24,649 | 76,061 |
| Households | 4,78,741 | 3,85,786 | 92,955 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Satna. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,98,569 | 3,20,757 | 77,812 |
| SC Male Population | 2,05,987 | 1,65,704 | 40,283 |
| SC Female Population | 1,92,582 | 1,55,053 | 37,529 |
| Total ST Population | 3,19,975 | 2,98,980 | 20,995 |
| ST Male Population | 1,63,166 | 1,52,363 | 10,803 |
| ST Female Population | 1,56,809 | 1,46,617 | 10,192 |
| Population Density | 297 / km² | 243 / km² | 1,688 / km² |