Auraiya district in south-central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 13,79,545 as per the 2011 Census, up from 11,79,496 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 16.30%. The district covers 2,016 sq km and has a population density of 684 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 864 females for every 1,000 males, and the total literacy rate is 78.95%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 70.61%. Hindus form the clear majority, Muslims are the main minority, and roughly five‑sixths of residents live in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Auraiya Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
13,79,545 |
| Male Population |
7,40,040 |
| Female Population |
6,39,505 |
| Area |
2,016 sq km |
| Population Density |
684 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.30% |
| Sex Ratio |
864 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
78.95% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
86.11% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
70.61% |
| Rural Population |
11,38,082 |
| Urban Population |
2,41,463 |
- Auraiya’s population increased from 11,79,496 in 2001 to 13,79,545 in 2011, a decadal growth of 16.30%.[web:616]
- The district spans 2,016 sq km with a population density of 684 persons per sq km.[web:615]
- The sex ratio is 864, while literacy is high at 78.95% with a noticeable gender gap between men and women.[web:616]
- Most of the 13.8 lakh residents live in rural areas, with only about 2.4 lakh in urban settlements.[web:615][web:616]
Population of Auraiya
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
13,79,545 |
11,79,496 |
| Male Population |
7,40,040 |
6,37,850 |
| Female Population |
6,39,505 |
5,41,646 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.30% |
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| Population Density |
684 persons/sq km |
585 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
9,90,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
11,79,496 |
19.17% |
| 2011 |
13,79,545 |
16.30% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 13,79,545 |
| 2021 | 16,10,000 |
| 2022 | 16,25,000 |
| 2023 | 16,40,000 |
| 2024 | 16,55,000 |
| 2025 | 16,70,000 |
| 2026 | 16,85,000 |
| 2027 | 17,00,000 |
Literacy Rate in Auraiya
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
78.95% |
66–67% |
| Male Literacy |
86.11% |
76–77% |
| Female Literacy |
70.61% |
55–56% |
- The overall literacy rate of 78.95% is significantly above the Uttar Pradesh state average of 69.72%.[web:616]
- Male literacy (86.11%) is higher than female literacy (70.61%), though the gender gap has narrowed since 2001.[web:616]
- Rural literacy is lower than urban literacy, reflecting better access to educational facilities in towns.[web:615][web:616]
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
864 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
896 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,14,613 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,13,193 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,01,420 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.56% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
11,88,000 |
86.08% |
| Muslim |
1,78,000 |
12.89% |
| Christian |
1,250 |
0.09% |
| Sikh |
650 |
0.05% |
| Buddhist |
650 |
0.05% |
| Jain |
400 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
100 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
10,500 |
0.76% |
Auraiya is a Hindu‑majority district, with more than four‑fifths of the population identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the principal minority at nearly 13% of residents. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains each account for a very small share, and less than 1% of people follow other religions or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
3,26,788 |
23.68% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
0 |
0.00% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
11,38,082 |
82.46% |
| Urban Population |
2,41,463 |
17.54% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,48,197 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
4,60,000 |
| Male Workers |
2,80,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,80,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,05,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,55,000 |
| Non-Workers |
9,19,545 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
4 |
| Villages (total) |
769 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Auraiya (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
87,736 |
| Dibiyapur (Nagar Panchayat) |
26,285 |
| Bidhuna (Nagar Panchayat) |
27,005 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. local dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
about 3–4% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,48,197 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Auraiya district? — Auraiya district has a population of 13,79,545 as per the 2011 Census.[web:615][web:616]
- What is the sex ratio in Auraiya? — The sex ratio in Auraiya is 864 females for every 1,000 males.[web:616]
- What is the literacy rate of Auraiya? — The overall literacy rate is 78.95%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 70.61%.[web:616]
- How densely populated is Auraiya? — The population density is 684 persons per square kilometre.[web:615]
- How many households are there in Auraiya? — There are 2,48,197 households in Auraiya district.[web:615]
- What proportion of Auraiya’s population is rural? — About 82.46% of the population lives in rural areas and 17.54% in urban areas.[web:616]
- What are the main languages spoken in Auraiya? — Hindi with local dialects is dominant, with a smaller Urdu‑speaking minority.[web:615]
- How many tehsils are there in Auraiya? — There are 3 tehsils in Auraiya district.[web:616]