The Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 36,73,889 as per the 2011 Census, compared to 29,92,286 in 2001, showing a clear rise over the decade. Spread across 3,650 sq km, it has a population density of 1,007 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 883 females for every 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 67.52%. The child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is 878 girls per 1000 boys. Hindus form the largest religious group in the district, followed by a sizeable Muslim population, and Hindi is the main language used in homes, markets and offices. About one‑third of the population lives in urban areas, while the remaining stay in rural villages and small towns. The district has 6,11,371 households in total.
Quick Overview — Aligarh Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure |
| Total Population (2011) |
36,73,889 |
| Male Population (2011) |
19,51,996 |
| Female Population (2011) |
17,21,893 |
| Area |
3,650 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,007 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
883 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
878 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
67.52% |
| Urban Population Share |
33.13% |
| Total Households |
6,11,371 |
- Aligarh’s population has grown strongly between 2001 and 2011.
- Density is high, with more than one thousand people living in each square kilometre.
- Literacy has improved, but there is still a gap between men and women.
- About one in three residents now lives in urban areas of the district.
Population of Aligarh
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
36,73,889 |
29,92,286 |
| Male Population |
19,51,996 |
16,07,402 |
| Female Population |
17,21,893 |
13,84,884 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
22.78% |
- |
| Population Density |
1,007 persons/sq km |
820 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 8,83,328 | - |
| 1911 | 9,05,000 | 2.45% |
| 1921 | 8,71,000 | -3.76% |
| 1931 | 9,78,000 | 12.29% |
| 1941 | 10,90,000 | 11.47% |
| 1951 | 12,20,000 | 11.93% |
| 1961 | 14,56,000 | 19.34% |
| 1971 | 18,02,000 | 23.79% |
| 1981 | 22,44,000 | 24.52% |
| 1991 | 25,85,000 | 15.18% |
| 2001 | 29,92,286 | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 36,73,889 | 22.78% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
44,00,000 (approx.) |
| 2026 |
44,42,687 |
| 2027 |
44,75,854 |
Literacy Rate in Aligarh
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
67.52% |
58.48% |
| Male Literacy |
77.97% |
71.71% |
| Female Literacy |
55.80% |
43.03% |
- Overall literacy in Aligarh went up by nearly nine percentage points in ten years.
- Women have shown strong gains, but still lag more than 20 percentage points behind men.
- Literacy levels are generally higher in urban pockets than in the rural parts of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
883 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
878 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
5,74,509 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
3,05,946 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,68,563 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.64% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
24,35,880 |
66.30% |
| Muslim |
12,10,140 |
32.93% |
| Christian |
7,404 |
0.20% |
| Sikh |
3,689 |
0.10% |
| Buddhist |
1,364 |
0.04% |
| Jain |
3,017 |
0.08% |
| Other Religions |
1,020 |
0.03% |
| Religion Not Stated |
11,375 |
0.31% |
Hindus form about two‑thirds of Aligarh’s population, while Muslims make up nearly one‑third, giving the district a strong two‑community character. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other smaller groups together account for only a small share, but they add to the social and cultural variety of the region.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
7,55,066 |
20.56% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
2,438 |
0.07% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
12,16,399 |
33.13% |
| Rural Population |
24,57,490 |
66.87% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,11,371 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
10,82,796 |
| Male Workers |
8,91,430 |
| Female Workers |
1,91,366 |
| Main Workers |
7,54,868 |
| Marginal Workers |
3,27,928 |
| Non-Workers |
25,91,093 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils |
5 |
| Towns |
24 |
| Villages |
1,199 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Aligarh Municipal Corporation |
8,74,408 |
| Dhanipur Census Town |
20,511 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Primary language spoken across the district |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,11,371 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Aligarh district? — The population of Aligarh district is 36,73,889 as recorded in the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Aligarh? — Aligarh has an overall literacy rate of 67.52%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 55.80%.
- What is the sex ratio in Aligarh district? — The sex ratio in Aligarh district is 883 females for every 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Aligarh? — Hinduism is the most common religion in Aligarh, followed by a large Muslim population.
- What is the child sex ratio of Aligarh? — The child sex ratio in Aligarh is 878 girls per 1000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many villages are there in Aligarh district? — There are 1,199 villages in Aligarh district.
- What is the SC/ST population of Aligarh? — Scheduled Castes number 7,55,066 people and Scheduled Tribes number 2,438 people in the district.
- What is the urban population of Aligarh? — About 12,16,399 people, or 33.13% of the district population, live in urban areas of Aligarh.