The Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 34,99,171 as per the 2011 Census, up from 29,11,309 in 2001, showing steady growth over the decade. Spread across 4,512 sq km, it has a population density of about 776–788 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands close to 897 females for every 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is around 75%. The child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is 854 girls per 1,000 boys. Hindus form the largest religious group, with Muslims as the second‑largest community, and Hindi is the main language spoken in most homes, with a smaller share of Urdu speakers. Roughly one‑fourth of the people live in urban areas, while the rest stay in rural pockets spread across many villages. The district has around 5,87,529 households in total.
Quick Overview — Bulandshahr Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure |
| Total Population (2011) |
34,99,171 |
| Male Population (2011) |
18,45,260 |
| Female Population (2011) |
16,53,911 |
| Area |
4,512 sq km |
| Population Density |
776–788 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
896–897 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
854 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
around 75% |
| Urban Population Share |
about 24–25% |
| Total Households |
5,87,529 |
- Bulandshahr crossed 34 lakh population by 2011, with clear growth since 2001.
- Density is high, with nearly 800 people living in each square kilometre of the district.
- Sex ratio remains below balance, especially in the 0–6 age group.
- Urbanisation is moderate, with roughly one in four residents living in towns and cities.
Population of Bulandshahr
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
34,99,171 |
29,11,309 |
| Male Population |
18,45,260 |
15,65,154 |
| Female Population |
16,53,911 |
13,46,155 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
20.09% |
- |
| Population Density |
776–788 persons/sq km |
- |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 11,38,101 | - |
| 1911 | 11,56,000 | 1.57% |
| 1921 | 10,98,000 | -5.01% |
| 1931 | 12,10,000 | 10.21% |
| 1941 | 13,47,000 | 11.32% |
| 1951 | 14,84,000 | 10.17% |
| 1961 | 17,32,000 | 16.72% |
| 1971 | 21,19,000 | 22.37% |
| 1981 | 26,45,000 | 24.88% |
| 1991 | 28,89,000 | 9.24% |
| 2001 | 29,11,309 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 34,99,171 | 20.09% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
41,95,706 |
| 2026 |
42,31,407 |
| 2027 |
42,65,000 (approx.) |
Literacy Rate in Bulandshahr
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
about 75–76% |
around 58% |
| Male Literacy |
higher than 80% |
above 70% |
| Female Literacy |
lower than male literacy |
clearly below male level |
- Literacy in Bulandshahr has seen a marked rise between 2001 and 2011.
- Women’s literacy has improved, though it still trails behind that of men.
- Urban parts of the district usually show better literacy levels than rural belts.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
896–897 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
854 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
5,49,796 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,96,600 (approx.) |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,53,196 (approx.) |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.71% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
not given exactly |
large majority |
| Muslim |
not given exactly |
sizable minority |
| Christian |
- |
small share |
| Sikh |
- |
small share |
| Buddhist |
- |
very small share |
| Jain |
- |
very small share |
| Other Religions |
- |
negligible |
| Religion Not Stated |
- |
negligible |
Hindus form the clear majority in Bulandshahr, with Muslims as the second‑largest community, shaping much of the city and village life. Other religious groups such as Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains are present in very small numbers and together make up only a tiny fraction of the district’s population.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 7,26,000 |
20.74% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
- |
- |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
about 8,67,429 |
around 24.79% |
| Rural Population |
about 26,31,742 |
about 75.21% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,87,529 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
- |
| Male Workers |
- |
| Female Workers |
- |
| Main Workers |
- |
| Marginal Workers |
- |
| Non-Workers |
- |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils |
7 |
| Villages |
1,242 |
| Towns |
21 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Bulandshahr (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
2,22,519 |
| Khurja |
- |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
93.23% |
| Urdu |
6.58% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,87,529 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Bulandshahr district? — Bulandshahr district has a population of 34,99,171 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Bulandshahr? — The literacy rate in Bulandshahr is around 75%, with male literacy higher than female literacy.
- What is the sex ratio in Bulandshahr district? — The sex ratio in Bulandshahr is about 896–897 females for every 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Bulandshahr? — Hinduism is the most common religion in Bulandshahr, with Muslims forming the second‑largest group.
- What is the child sex ratio of Bulandshahr? — The child sex ratio in Bulandshahr is 854 girls per 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many villages are there in Bulandshahr? — There are 1,242 villages in Bulandshahr district.
- What is the SC/ST population of Bulandshahr? — Scheduled Castes form about 20.74% of the population, while Scheduled Tribe numbers are very small.
- What is the urban population of Bulandshahr? — Around 8.7 lakh people, about one‑fourth of the population, live in urban areas of Bulandshahr.