The Agra district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 44,18,797 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 55,60,000 by 2026. Spread across 4,027 sq km, it has a population density of 1,094 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 868 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 71.58%. The child sex ratio is 857 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 88.77%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here at 98.75%. About 39.84% of the population lives in urban areas, while 60.16% reside in rural parts. The district has 3,64,604 households in total.
Quick Overview — Agra Census 2011
| Fact |
Details |
| District |
Agra |
| State |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Population |
44,18,797 |
| Area |
4,027 sq km |
| Density |
1,094 persons per sq km |
Population of Agra
| Population Detail |
Value |
| Total population |
44,18,797 |
| Male population |
23,64,953 |
| Female population |
20,53,844 |
| Population growth rate |
22.05% |
| Population density |
1,094 persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 2001 |
36,20,436 |
19,61,282 |
16,59,154 |
| 2011 |
44,18,797 |
23,64,953 |
20,53,844 |
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2026 |
55,60,000 |
Area and Population Density
| Measure |
Value |
| Total area |
4,027 sq km |
| Population density |
1,094 persons per sq km |
| Density rank |
Not available |
Literacy Rate in Agra
| Literacy Type |
Rate |
| Overall literacy |
71.58% |
| Male literacy |
80.62% |
| Female literacy |
61.18% |
- Agra literacy beats the state average.
- Women still trail men in education levels.
- The city boost lifts the district average.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Measure |
Value |
Breakup |
| Overall sex ratio |
868 |
Females per 1,000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
857 |
Girls per 1,000 boys |
| Child population |
6,73,955 |
0–6 years |
| Male children |
3,50,000 |
0–6 years |
| Female children |
3,23,955 |
0–6 years |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
39,23,000 |
88.77% |
| Muslim |
4,12,000 |
9.30% |
| Christian |
6,000 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
13,000 |
0.29% |
| Buddhist |
1,000 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
8,000 |
0.18% |
| Others |
0 |
0.00% |
Hindu population makes up the bulk of Agra, followed by Muslims as the second largest group. Smaller religious communities like Sikhs, Jains, and Christians are present in limited numbers.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste |
52,77,12 |
3.51% |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not available |
Not available |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
17,60,285 |
39.84% |
| Rural |
26,58,512 |
60.16% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban households |
3,00,500 |
| Rural households |
64,104 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work Detail |
Count |
| Total workers |
Not available |
| Male workers |
Not available |
| Female workers |
Not available |
| Main workers |
Not available |
| Marginal workers |
Not available |
| Non-workers |
Not available |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count |
Details |
| Tehsils |
6 |
Etmadpur, Agra, Kiraoli, Kheragarh, Fatehabad, Bah |
| Blocks |
15 |
Etmadpur, Khandauli, Shamsabad, Fatehabad, Jagner, Kheragarh, Saiyan, Achhnera, Akola, Bichpuri, Fatehpur Sikri, Barauli Ahir, Bah, Pinahat, Jaitpur Kalan |
| Villages |
929 |
|
Towns and Cities in Agra
| Town / City |
Population |
| Agra city |
15,85,704 |
| Agra urban agglomeration |
17,60,285 |
| Saiyan |
Not available |
| Achhnera |
Not available |
Language Spoken in Agra
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
98.75% |
| Urdu |
0.77% |
| Others |
0.48% |
Households in Agra
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
3,64,604 |
| Urban households |
3,00,500 |
| Rural households |
64,104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Agra? — The district has 44,18,797 people in the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Agra? — The overall literacy rate is 71.58%.
- What is the sex ratio in Agra? — The sex ratio stands at 868 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Agra? — Hindu is the largest group, with 88.77% share.
- What is the child sex ratio of Agra? — The child sex ratio is 857 girls per 1,000 boys.
- How many villages are in Agra? — Agra has 929 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Agra? — SC population is 3.51% of the total.
- What is the urban population of Agra? — The urban population is 17,60,285.