Barabanki district in central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 32,60,699 as per the 2011 Census, up from 26,73,581 in 2001, reflecting a decadal growth of about 21.96%. The district covers around 4,402 sq km and has a population density close to 740 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 910 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio is about 921 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is 61.75%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 52.34%, indicating a clear gender gap in education. Hindus form the majority community, Muslims are a significant minority, and the district remains predominantly rural with only a small share of people living in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Barabanki Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
32,60,699 |
| Male Population |
17,07,073 |
| Female Population |
15,53,626 |
| Area |
4,402 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 740 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
910 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
921 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
61.75% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
70.27% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
52.34% |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
21.96% |
| Total Households |
about 5,35,000 (approx.) |
- Barabanki’s population increased by nearly 22% between 2001 and 2011, reaching over 32.6 lakh residents.
- The district has a moderate population density of around 740 persons per square kilometre spread over more than 4,400 sq km.
- Literacy improved significantly over the decade, but there is still a wide gap between male and female literacy.
- Most of the population lives in rural areas, with only a small proportion classified as urban.
Population of Barabanki
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
32,60,699 |
26,73,581 |
| Male Population |
17,07,073 |
14,16,921 |
| Female Population |
15,53,626 |
12,56,660 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
21.96% |
— |
| Population Density |
about 740 persons/sq km |
about 607 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 10,40,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 10,70,000 | 2.88% |
| 1921 | about 10,30,000 | -3.74% |
| 1931 | about 11,30,000 | 9.71% |
| 1941 | about 12,50,000 | 10.62% |
| 1951 | about 13,90,000 | 11.20% |
| 1961 | about 16,40,000 | 18.00% |
| 1971 | about 19,80,000 | 20.73% |
| 1981 | about 23,70,000 | 19.70% |
| 1991 | 24,96,000 | 5.49% |
| 2001 | 26,73,581 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 32,60,699 | 21.96% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
37,80,000 |
| 2026 |
38,10,000 |
| 2027 |
38,40,000 |
Literacy Rate in Barabanki
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
61.75% |
47.39% |
| Male Literacy |
70.27% |
58.85% |
| Female Literacy |
52.34% |
34.29% |
- Overall literacy in Barabanki increased by more than 14 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy rose sharply, but still lags behind male literacy by nearly 18 percentage points.
- Literacy rates in rural areas remain lower than in the small urban pockets of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
910 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
921 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,33,407 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,25,810 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,07,597 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
13.29% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 25,00,000 |
around 76–77% |
| Muslim |
about 7,30,000 |
around 22–23% |
| Christian |
about 3,000 |
0.10% |
| Sikh |
about 2,500 |
0.08% |
| Buddhist |
about 1,000 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
about 800 |
0.02% |
| Other Religions |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 12,000 |
0.37% |
Barabanki has a clear Hindu majority, with Hindus accounting for roughly three‑quarters of the district’s population. Muslims form a sizeable minority at just over one‑fifth, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other groups together make up only a very small fraction.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
7,53,318 |
23.11% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,036 |
0.03% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
about 2,90,000 |
around 8.9% |
| Rural Population |
about 29,70,699 |
around 91.1% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 5,35,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 11,90,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 8,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,90,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 8,50,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 3,40,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 20,70,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Towns |
8 |
| Villages |
2,386 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Barabanki |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Primary official and everyday language |
| Urdu |
Used in parts of the district, especially among Muslim communities |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 5,35,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Barabanki district? — Barabanki district has a population of 32,60,699 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Barabanki? — The overall literacy rate in Barabanki is 61.75%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 52.34%.
- What is the sex ratio in Barabanki district? — The sex ratio in Barabanki is 910 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the child sex ratio of Barabanki? — The child sex ratio in Barabanki is 921 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many people in Barabanki live in rural areas? — Roughly 91% of Barabanki’s population lives in rural areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Barabanki? — Hinduism is the majority religion in Barabanki, with Muslims forming a sizeable minority.
- What is the Scheduled Caste population share in Barabanki? — Scheduled Castes make up about 23.11% of Barabanki’s population.
- How fast did Barabanki’s population grow between 2001 and 2011? — Barabanki’s population grew by about 21.96% over the decade 2001–2011.