Banda district in southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 17,99,410 as per the 2011 Census, up from about 15,01,000 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate close to 19.8%. The district covers 4,408 sq km and has a moderate population density of around 408 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 863 females for every 1,000 males, which is below the state average, and the child sex ratio (0–6 years) stands at 902. The overall literacy rate is about 56%, with male literacy at about 69.8% and female literacy at about 36.8%, indicating a very wide gender gap in education.
Quick Overview — Banda Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
17,99,410 |
| Male Population |
9,65,876 |
| Female Population |
8,33,534 |
| Area |
4,408 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 408 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
about 19.8% |
| Sex Ratio |
863 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
902 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
about 56% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
about 69.8% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
about 36.8% |
| Total Households |
3,19,963 |
- Banda’s population reached nearly 18 lakh in 2011 after growing by almost one‑fifth over the decade.
- The district’s density is moderate, with just over 400 people living in each square kilometre.
- The sex ratio of 863 and child sex ratio of 902 both indicate a strong male bias in the population.
- Literacy remains low, especially for women, with female literacy a little over one‑third.
Population of Banda
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
17,99,410 |
about 15,01,000 |
| Male Population |
9,65,876 |
about 8,00,000 |
| Female Population |
8,33,534 |
about 7,01,000 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
about 19.8% |
— |
| Population Density |
about 408 persons/sq km |
about 340 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,20,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 7,60,000 | 5.56% |
| 1921 | about 7,30,000 | -3.95% |
| 1931 | about 8,10,000 | 10.96% |
| 1941 | about 9,10,000 | 12.35% |
| 1951 | about 10,20,000 | 12.09% |
| 1961 | about 11,40,000 | 11.76% |
| 1971 | about 12,80,000 | 12.28% |
| 1981 | about 14,20,000 | 10.94% |
| 1991 | about 15,00,000 | 5.63% |
| 2001 | about 15,01,000 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 17,99,410 | about 19.8% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
20,80,000 |
| 2026 |
21,10,000 |
| 2027 |
21,40,000 |
Literacy Rate in Banda
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
about 56% |
about 46–47% |
| Male Literacy |
about 69.8% |
around 60–61% |
| Female Literacy |
about 36.8% |
around 31–32% |
- Overall literacy in Banda improved by roughly 9–10 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is almost 33 percentage points higher than female literacy, highlighting a severe gender gap.
- Educational attainment is generally higher in the district headquarters and other small towns than in rural areas.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
863 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
902 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 3,20,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,68,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,52,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 17–18% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 16,07,000 |
about 89–90% |
| Muslim |
about 1,75,000 |
about 9–10% |
| Christian |
about 3,600 |
0.20% |
| Sikh |
about 1,800 |
0.10% |
| Buddhist |
about 1,800 |
0.10% |
| Jain |
about 900 |
0.05% |
| Other Religions |
about 900 |
0.05% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 7,000 |
0.40% |
Banda is a predominantly Hindu district, with nearly nine out of ten residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the main minority community at roughly one‑tenth of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others together account for only a very small share. A tiny proportion of people did not state their religion in the census records.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 3,88,000 |
around 21–22% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
well under 1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
15,23,655 |
about 84.6% |
| Urban Population |
about 2,75,755 |
about 15.4% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,19,963 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 7,40,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,80,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,60,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 4,90,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,50,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 10,60,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
8 |
| Villages |
657 (Census 2011) |
| Households |
3,19,963 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Banda |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
| Other small towns |
Several Nagar Panchayat towns contributing to the urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal language and main medium of communication |
| Bundeli / local Hindi dialects |
widely spoken in rural and semi‑urban areas |
| Urdu and others |
used by a small share of residents, including some Muslim communities |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,19,963 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Banda district? — Banda district has a population of 17,99,410 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Banda? — The sex ratio in Banda is 863 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Banda? — The overall literacy rate is about 56%, with male literacy around 69.8% and female literacy around 36.8%.
- How much of Banda’s population lives in rural areas? — Roughly 84–85% of the population lives in rural areas and about 15–16% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Banda? — Hinduism is followed by nearly 90% of residents, with Muslims forming the main minority.
- What is the child sex ratio in Banda? — The child sex ratio in Banda is 902 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many tehsils are there in Banda district? — Banda district has 5 tehsils.
- How many households are there in Banda? — The district has 3,19,963 households according to the 2011 Census.