Satara
Satara is a district in the Maharashtra State of India. The total area of Satara district is 10,480 km², which includes 10,044.83 km² of rural area and 435.17 km² of urban area. There are about 1,719 villages in Satara district.
For administrative convenience, Satara district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 11 tehsils in Satara district. Here is the list of all Satara Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Satara District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaoli | 596 | 1,06,506 |
| 2 | Karad | 1,039 | 5,84,085 |
| 3 | Khandala | 523 | 1,37,418 |
| 4 | Khatav | 1,364 | 2,75,274 |
| 5 | Koregaon | 912 | 2,57,500 |
| 6 | Mahabaleshwar | 470 | 72,830 |
| 7 | Man | 1,483 | 2,25,634 |
| 8 | Patan | 1,386 | 2,99,509 |
| 9 | Phaltan | 1,172 | 3,42,667 |
| 10 | Satara | 911 | 5,02,049 |
| 11 | Wai | 624 | 2,00,269 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Man is the largest tehsil in satara district by area, while Karad is the largest by population. Mahabaleshwar is the smallest tehsil in satara district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Man | Karad |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mahabaleshwar | Mahabaleshwar |
Population of Satara District
The population of Satara 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 Satara, 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 | 30,03,741 | 24,33,363 | 5,70,378 |
| Total Male Population | 15,10,842 | 12,19,749 | 2,91,093 |
| Total Female Population | 14,92,899 | 12,13,614 | 2,79,285 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,17,885 | 2,58,567 | 59,318 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,67,729 | 1,36,325 | 31,404 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,50,156 | 1,22,242 | 27,914 |
| Literate Population | 22,25,694 | 17,70,750 | 4,54,944 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,01,034 | 9,60,799 | 2,40,235 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,24,660 | 8,09,951 | 2,14,709 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,78,047 | 6,62,613 | 1,15,434 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,09,808 | 2,58,950 | 50,858 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,68,239 | 4,03,663 | 64,576 |
| Households | 6,53,735 | 5,28,587 | 1,25,148 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Satara district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Satara district is 30,03,741, including 15,10,842 males and 14,92,899 females. In rural areas, it is 24,33,363, including 12,19,749 males and 12,13,614 females. In urban areas, it is 5,70,378, including 2,91,093 males and 2,79,285 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Satara district is 3,17,885, including 1,67,729 boys and 1,50,156 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,58,567, including 1,36,325 boys and 1,22,242 girls. In urban areas, it is 59,318, including 31,404 boys and 27,914 girls.
- Literate population in Satara district is around 22,25,694, including 12,01,034 males and 10,24,660 females. In rural areas, it is 17,70,750, including 9,60,799 males and 8,09,951 females. In urban areas, it is 4,54,944, including 2,40,235 males and 2,14,709 females.
- Illiterate population in Satara district is about 7,78,047, including 3,09,808 males and 4,68,239 females. In rural areas, it is 6,62,613, including 2,58,950 males and 4,03,663 females. In urban areas, it is 1,15,434, including 50,858 males and 64,576 females.
- There are about 6,53,735 households in Satara district, including 5,28,587 in rural areas and 1,25,148 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Satara. 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 | 3,23,236 | 2,47,575 | 75,661 |
| SC Male Population | 1,61,703 | 1,23,808 | 37,895 |
| SC Female Population | 1,61,533 | 1,23,767 | 37,766 |
| Total ST Population | 29,635 | 22,463 | 7,172 |
| ST Male Population | 15,210 | 11,500 | 3,710 |
| ST Female Population | 14,425 | 10,963 | 3,462 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 242 / km² | 1,311 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Satara district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Satara district is approximately 3,23,236, including 1,61,703 males and 1,61,533 females. In rural areas, it is 2,47,575, including 1,23,808 males and 1,23,767 females. In urban areas, it is 75,661, including 37,895 males and 37,766 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Satara district is about 29,635, including 15,210 males and 14,425 females. In rural areas, it is 22,463, including 11,500 males and 10,963 females. In urban areas, it is 7,172, including 3,710 males and 3,462 females.
- Overall population density of Satara district is around 287 people per km². Rural areas have about 242 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,311 people per km².