The Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 40,92,845 in 2011. Spread across 5,986 sq km, it has a population density of 684 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 868 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 64.57%. The child sex ratio is 899 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 85.71%, and Hindi is the main language spoken here. About 13.24% of the population lives in urban areas, while 86.76% live in rural parts. The district has 7,30,442 households in total.
Quick Overview — Hardoi Census 2011
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Population |
40,92,845 |
| Area |
5,986 sq km |
| Population Density |
684 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
868 |
| Literacy Rate |
64.57% |
Population of Hardoi
| Population Detail |
Value |
Comparison |
| Total Population |
40,92,845 |
33,98,306 in 2001 |
| Male Population |
21,91,442 |
- |
| Female Population |
19,01,403 |
- |
| Decadal Growth Rate |
20.44% |
2001 to 2011 |
| Population Density |
684 |
persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1901 | 10,92,236 | - |
| 1911 | 11,21,000 | 2.59% |
| 1921 | 10,84,000 | -3.29% |
| 1931 | 11,27,000 | 3.97% |
| 1941 | 12,39,000 | 9.97% |
| 1951 | 13,62,000 | 9.88% |
| 1961 | 15,73,000 | 15.54% |
| 1971 | 18,50,000 | 17.57% |
| 1981 | 22,75,000 | 23.00% |
| 1991 | 27,47,000 | 20.75% |
| 2001 | 33,98,306 | 23.71% |
| 2011 | 40,92,845 | 20.44% |
Area and Population Density
| Detail |
Value |
Rank |
| Total Area |
5,986 sq km |
- |
| Population Density |
684 persons per sq km |
- |
Literacy Rate in Hardoi
| Literacy Type |
Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
64.57% |
| Male Literacy |
74.39% |
| Female Literacy |
53.19% |
- Literacy moved up clearly from the 2001 level.
- Male literacy remains much higher than female literacy.
- There is still room for better female education in the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Value |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
868 females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio |
899 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
6,52,496 |
| Male Children (0–6) |
3,43,617 |
| Female Children (0–6) |
3,08,879 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu | 35,08,131 | 85.71% |
| Muslim | 5,56,219 | 13.59% |
| Christian | 5,822 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 5,688 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 6,671 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 446 | 0.01% |
| Other Religions | 98 | 0.00% |
Religion in Hardoi shows a clear majority pattern. Hindu population forms the biggest share, while Muslim population is the second largest group in the district.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| SC Population |
12,74,505 |
31.14% |
| ST Population |
349 |
0.01% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area Type |
Population |
Percentage |
| Urban Population |
5,41,806 |
13.24% |
| Rural Population |
35,51,039 |
86.76% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total Households |
7,30,442 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Worker Type |
Count |
| Total Workers |
13,18,946 |
| Male Workers |
10,91,952 |
| Female Workers |
2,26,994 |
| Main Workers |
10,07,189 |
| Marginal Workers |
3,11,757 |
| Non-Workers |
27,73,899 |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count |
| Towns |
13 |
| Villages |
2,070 |
Towns and Cities in Hardoi
| Town Name |
Population |
| Hardoi |
1,26,851 |
Language Spoken in Hardoi
| Language |
Details |
| Hindi |
Primary language |
Households in Hardoi
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total Households |
7,30,442 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Hardoi? — Hardoi had a population of 40,92,845 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate of Hardoi? — The overall literacy rate is 64.57%.
- What is the sex ratio in Hardoi? — The sex ratio is 868 females per 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Hardoi? — Hindu is the most common religion in Hardoi.
- What is the child sex ratio of Hardoi? — The child sex ratio is 899 girls per 1000 boys.
- How many villages are in Hardoi? — Hardoi has 2,070 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Hardoi? — SC population is 12,74,505 and ST population is 349.
- What is the urban population of Hardoi? — The urban population is 5,41,806.