Ambedkar Nagar district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 23,97,888 as per the 2011 Census, up from about 20,25,000 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 18.35%. The district covers 2,350 sq km and has a high population density of about 1,020–1,021 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 978 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 933 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is around 72.2–74.37%, with male literacy above 80% and female literacy above 62%, indicating a noticeable but narrowing gender gap. Hindus form a strong majority, Muslims are the principal minority, and the district is largely rural with only a modest share of people living in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Ambedkar Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
23,97,888 |
| Male Population |
12,12,410 |
| Female Population |
11,85,478 |
| Area |
2,350 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 1,020–1,021 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
978 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
933 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
about 72.23–74.37% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
about 81.66% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
about 62.66% |
| Total Households |
3,68,728 |
| Number of Tehsils |
5 |
- Ambedkar Nagar’s population reached nearly 24 lakh in 2011, growing by about 18.35% since 2001.
- The district is densely populated, with just over 1,000 people per square kilometre.
- The sex ratio of 978 is higher than the state average, and the child sex ratio of 933 remains reasonably favourable.
- Literacy has crossed the low‑70s percent mark overall, although female literacy still trails male literacy by around 19 percentage points.
Population of Ambedkar Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
23,97,888 |
about 20,25,000 |
| Male Population |
12,12,410 |
about 10,55,000 |
| Female Population |
11,85,478 |
about 9,70,000 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
18.35% |
— |
| Population Density |
about 1,020–1,021 persons/sq km |
about 865 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 8,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 9,30,000 | 5.68% |
| 1921 | about 8,90,000 | -4.30% |
| 1931 | about 10,00,000 | 12.36% |
| 1941 | about 11,30,000 | 13.00% |
| 1951 | about 12,60,000 | 11.50% |
| 1961 | about 14,20,000 | 12.70% |
| 1971 | about 16,10,000 | 13.38% |
| 1981 | about 18,10,000 | 12.42% |
| 1991 | about 19,20,000 | 6.08% |
| 2001 | about 20,25,000 | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 23,97,888 | 18.35% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
28,99,670 |
| 2026 |
29,10,000 |
| 2027 |
29,21,318 |
Literacy Rate in Ambedkar Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
about 72.23–74.37% |
about 60–62% |
| Male Literacy |
about 81.66% |
around 70–71% |
| Female Literacy |
about 62.66% |
around 48–50% |
- Ambedkar Nagar’s literacy rate rose by more than 10 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is above 80%, while female literacy has crossed the low‑60s, reducing but not closing the gender gap.
- Urban pockets show higher literacy than rural areas, which still contain most of the district’s population.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
978 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
933 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
3,39,229 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,75,500 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,63,700 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.15% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
19,85,000 |
82.81% |
| Muslim |
4,02,000 |
16.75% |
| Christian |
2,640 |
0.11% |
| Sikh |
960 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
1,920 |
0.08% |
| Jain |
240 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
negligible |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
5,030 |
0.21% |
Ambedkar Nagar district is predominantly Hindu, with more than four‑fifths of its residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the largest minority at nearly 17% of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for only a small fraction. A very small share of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,20,000 |
around 17–18% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
around 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 21,17,000 |
about 88–89% |
| Urban Population |
about 2,80,000 |
about 11–12% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,68,728 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 9,00,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 5,50,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 6,20,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,80,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 15,00,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
9 |
| Nyay Panchayats |
111 |
| Gram Panchayats |
927 |
| Total Villages |
1,745–1,750 |
| Total Towns |
7 (3 Nagar Palika + 4 Nagar Panchayat) |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Akbarpur |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
| Tanda |
Important town noted for textile and power loom industries |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
about 91.82% (principal language) |
| Urdu |
about 8.09% (spoken mainly among Muslim communities) |
| Other Languages |
small fractions, including local dialects |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,68,728 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Ambedkar Nagar district? — Ambedkar Nagar district has a population of 23,97,888 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Ambedkar Nagar? — The sex ratio in Ambedkar Nagar is 978 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Ambedkar Nagar? — There are 3,39,229 children in the 0–6 age group, forming about 14.15% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Ambedkar Nagar? — The overall literacy rate is around 72–74%, with male literacy about 81.66% and female literacy about 62.66%.
- What share of Ambedkar Nagar’s population lives in rural areas? — Roughly 88–89% of residents live in rural areas and about 11–12% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Ambedkar Nagar? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 82.81% of residents, with Muslims as the main minority.
- How many tehsils are there in Ambedkar Nagar district? — Ambedkar Nagar district has 5 tehsils or sub‑districts.
- How many households are there in Ambedkar Nagar? — There are 3,68,728 households in Ambedkar Nagar district according to the 2011 Census.