The Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 36,81,896 as per the 2011 Census. Spread across 5,168 sq km, it has a population density of 712 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 872 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 51.29%. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu population forms the largest group here, and Hindi is the main language spoken in most parts of the district. Around 12.50% of people live in urban areas, while 87.50% stay in rural pockets. The district has 6,15,776 households in total.
Quick Overview — Budaun Census 2011
| Metric |
Figure |
| Total Population |
36,81,896 |
| Male Population |
19,67,759 |
| Female Population |
17,14,137 |
| Sex Ratio |
872 |
| Literacy Rate |
51.29% |
Population of Budaun
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
36,81,896 |
30,69,426 |
| Male Population |
19,67,759 |
16,66,669 |
| Female Population |
17,14,137 |
14,02,757 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
19.95% |
- |
| Population Density |
712 persons/sq km |
594 persons/sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1901 | 12,33,655 | - |
| 1911 | 12,34,000 | 0.03% |
| 1921 | 11,71,000 | -5.09% |
| 1931 | 13,13,000 | 12.16% |
| 1941 | 14,84,000 | 13.02% |
| 1951 | 15,84,000 | 6.75% |
| 1961 | 17,68,000 | 11.62% |
| 1971 | 20,84,000 | 17.89% |
| 1981 | 25,05,000 | 20.22% |
| 1991 | 28,94,000 | 15.55% |
| 2001 | 30,69,426 | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 36,81,896 | 19.95% |
| Projection Detail |
Value |
| Estimated Population 2025 |
44,07,000 (approx.) |
Area and Population Density
| Area / Density |
Figure |
| Total Area |
5,168 sq km |
| Population Density (2011) |
712 persons/sq km |
| Population Density (2001) |
594 persons/sq km |
Literacy Rate in Budaun
| Literacy Type |
Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
51.29% |
| Male Literacy |
60.30% |
| Female Literacy |
41.40% |
- Literacy in Budaun has gone up from the earlier 2001 level.
- There is still a big gap between male and female literacy.
- Urban literacy is better than rural literacy in the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
872 females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
896 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
6,42,203 |
| Male Children (0–6) |
3,38,638 |
| Female Children (0–6) |
3,03,565 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
27,85,470 |
75.67% |
| Muslim |
8,74,238 |
23.74% |
| Sikh |
5,019 |
0.14% |
| Christian |
3,954 |
0.11% |
| Buddhist |
1,044 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
557 |
0.02% |
| Other Religions |
1,286 |
0.03% |
| Religion Not Stated |
11,328 |
0.31% |
Hindus form the majority community in Budaun, followed by a sizeable Muslim population. The share of other religions is very small and together they form only a fraction of the total people living in the district.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
9,04,516 |
24.56% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,126 |
0.03% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share |
| Urban Population |
4,60,595 |
12.50% |
| Rural Population |
32,21,301 |
87.50% |
| Household Type |
Number of Households |
| Total Households |
6,15,776 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
11,14,449 |
| Male Workers |
8,98,944 |
| Female Workers |
2,15,505 |
| Main Workers |
7,54,398 |
| Marginal Workers |
3,60,051 |
| Non-Workers |
25,67,447 |
Administrative Divisions
| Division Type |
Count |
| Tehsils |
5 |
| Towns |
23 |
| Villages |
2,061 |
Towns and Cities in Budaun
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Budaun (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,59,221 |
Language Spoken in Budaun
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Primary language used in most households |
Households in Budaun
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,15,776 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Budaun? — Budaun has a population of 36,81,896 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Budaun? — The literacy rate of Budaun district is 51.29%.
- What is the sex ratio in Budaun? — The sex ratio in Budaun is 872 females per 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Budaun? — Hindu religion is the most common in Budaun with about three-fourths of the population.
- What is the child sex ratio of Budaun? — The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys.
- How many villages are in Budaun? — There are 2,061 villages in Budaun district.
- What is the SC/ST population of Budaun? — SC population is 9,04,516 and ST population is 1,126 in Budaun.
- What is the urban population of Budaun? — The urban population of Budaun is 4,60,595, which is 12.50% of the total population.