The Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 44,48,359 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 50,00,000 by 2026. Spread across 3,852 sq km, it has a population density of 1,080 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 887 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 58.49%. The child sex ratio is 903 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 82.61%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 34.18% of the population lives in urban areas, while 65.82% reside in rural parts. The district has 8,11,645 households in total.
Quick Overview — Bareilly Census 2011
| Fact |
Details |
| District |
Bareilly |
| State |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Population |
44,48,359 |
| Area |
3,852 sq km |
| Density |
1,080 persons per sq km |
Population of Bareilly
| Population Detail |
Value |
| Total population |
44,48,359 |
| Male population |
23,57,665 |
| Female population |
20,90,694 |
| Population growth rate |
22.93% |
| Population density |
1,080 persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 2001 |
36,18,589 |
19,34,119 |
16,84,470 |
| 2011 |
44,48,359 |
23,57,665 |
20,90,694 |
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2026 |
50,00,000 |
Area and Population Density
| Measure |
Value |
| Total area |
3,852 sq km |
| Population density |
1,080 persons per sq km |
| Density rank |
Not available |
Literacy Rate in Bareilly
| Literacy Type |
Rate |
| Overall literacy |
58.49% |
| Male literacy |
68.85% |
| Female literacy |
47.08% |
- Male literacy stays much ahead of female literacy.
- The district still has a wide learning gap between men and women.
- Rural spread is one reason behind the lower average.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Measure |
Value |
Breakup |
| Overall sex ratio |
887 |
Females per 1,000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
903 |
Girls per 1,000 boys |
| Child population |
7,90,000 |
0–6 years |
| Male children |
4,15,000 |
0–6 years |
| Female children |
3,75,000 |
0–6 years |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
36,76,000 |
82.61% |
| Muslim |
6,33,000 |
14.23% |
| Christian |
3,000 |
0.07% |
| Sikh |
14,000 |
0.31% |
| Buddhist |
1,000 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
1,000 |
0.01% |
| Others |
0 |
0.00% |
Hindu population leads the district by a large margin, and Muslims form the second biggest group. Other communities are present in small numbers, giving Bareilly a mixed social profile.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste |
Not available |
Not available |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not available |
Not available |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
15,22,000 |
34.18% |
| Rural |
29,26,359 |
65.82% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban households |
Not available |
| Rural households |
Not available |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work Detail |
Count |
| Total workers |
Not available |
| Male workers |
Not available |
| Female workers |
Not available |
| Main workers |
Not available |
| Marginal workers |
Not available |
| Non-workers |
Not available |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count |
Details |
| Tehsils |
6 |
Bareilly, Aonla, Bahedi, Fareedpur, Meerganj, Nawabganj |
| Villages |
2,051 |
Inhabited and uninhabited split not available |
Towns and Cities in Bareilly
| Town / City |
Population |
| Bareilly city |
9,03,668 |
| Bareilly urban agglomeration |
9,85,752 |
| Nawabganj Nagar Palika Parishad |
39,241 |
| Sainthal Nagar Panchayat |
15,332 |
| Hafiz Ganj Census Town |
9,447 |
Language Spoken in Bareilly
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
90.76% |
| Urdu |
8.48% |
| Others |
0.76% |
Households in Bareilly
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
8,11,645 |
| Urban households |
Not available |
| Rural households |
Not available |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Bareilly? — The district has 44,48,359 people in the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Bareilly? — The overall literacy rate is 58.49%.
- What is the sex ratio in Bareilly? — The sex ratio stands at 887 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Bareilly? — Hindu is the largest group, with 82.61% share.
- What is the child sex ratio of Bareilly? — The child sex ratio is 903 girls per 1,000 boys.
- How many villages are in Bareilly? — Bareilly has 2,051 villages.
- What is the urban population of Bareilly? — The urban population is 15,22,000.