Baghpat district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 13,03,048 as per the 2011 Census, up from 11,63,991 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 11.95%. The district covers 1,321 sq km and has a population density of 986 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 862 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 841, and the total literacy rate is 72.00%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 60.00%. Hindus form 70.41% of the population, Muslims 27.98%, and the district is predominantly rural with nearly four‑fifths of residents living in villages.
Quick Overview — Baghpat Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
13,03,048 |
| Male Population |
7,00,070 |
| Female Population |
6,02,978 |
| Area |
1,321 sq km |
| Population Density |
986 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
11.95% |
| Sex Ratio |
862 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
841 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
72.00% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
82.00% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
60.00% |
| Total Households |
2,09,916 |
- Baghpat’s population increased from 11,63,991 in 2001 to 13,03,048 in 2011, a decadal growth of 11.95%.
- The district has an area of 1,321 sq km and a relatively high population density of 986 persons per sq km.
- The overall literacy rate is 72.00%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 60.00%, showing a clear gender gap.
- Hindus form 70.41% and Muslims 27.98% of the population, and about 79% of people live in rural areas.
Population of Baghpat
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
13,03,048 |
11,63,991 |
| Male Population |
7,00,070 |
6,30,077 |
| Female Population |
6,02,978 |
5,33,914 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
11.95% |
25.51% |
| Population Density |
986 persons/sq km |
881 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
9,27,500 |
— |
| 2001 |
11,63,991 |
25.51% |
| 2011 |
13,03,048 |
11.95% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 13,03,048 |
| 2021 | 15,30,000 |
| 2022 | 15,43,000 |
| 2023 | 15,56,000 |
| 2024 | 15,69,000 |
| 2025 | 15,82,000 |
| 2026 | 15,95,000 |
| 2027 | 16,08,000 |
Literacy Rate in Baghpat
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
72.00% |
64.24% |
| Male Literacy |
82.00% |
76.99% |
| Female Literacy |
60.00% |
49.17% |
- Overall literacy improved from 64.24% in 2001 to 72.00% in 2011.
- Male literacy increased to 82.00%, while female literacy rose to 60.00%, reducing but not closing the gender gap.
- The male–female literacy gap fell from about 28 percentage points in 2001 to 22 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
862 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
841 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
1,94,979 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,05,920 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
89,059 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.96% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
9,17,466 |
70.41% |
| Muslim |
3,64,784 |
27.98% |
| Christian |
1,824 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
521 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
130 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
16,173 |
1.24% |
| Other Religions |
0 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
2,170 |
0.18% |
Baghpat is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus accounting for 70.41% of residents. Muslims form a large minority at 27.98%, and Jains also have a notable presence at 1.24% of the population. Christians, Sikhs and Buddhists together comprise well under 1%, and a very small fraction of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
2,65,000 |
20.3% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,400 |
0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
10,28,000 |
78.9% |
| Urban Population |
2,75,048 |
21.1% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,09,916 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
4,38,000 |
| Male Workers |
2,84,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,54,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,10,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,28,000 |
| Non-Workers |
8,65,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
8 |
| Villages (total) |
315 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Baraut |
1,03,764 |
| Baghpat |
50,310 |
| Khekra |
40,000 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. local dialects) |
over 90% |
| Urdu |
8–9% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,09,916 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Baghpat district? — Baghpat district has a population of 13,03,048 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Baghpat? — The sex ratio in Baghpat is 862 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Baghpat? — The total literacy rate is 72.00%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 60.00%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Baghpat? — There are 1,94,979 children aged 0–6 years, forming 14.96% of the population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Baghpat? — Hinduism is followed by 70.41% of residents, and Muslims form 27.98%.
- How many households are there in Baghpat? — There are 2,09,916 households in Baghpat district.
- What proportion of Baghpat’s population is rural? — About 78.9% of the population lives in rural areas and 21.1% in urban areas.
- How many tehsils are there in Baghpat? — There are 3 tehsils and 8 towns in Baghpat district.