Chandauli district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 19,52,756 as per the 2011 Census, up from 15,20,297 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of about 28.5%. The district covers 2,541 sq km and has a high population density of 769 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 918 females for every 1,000 males, and the literacy rate is about 71.5%, with male literacy around 81.72% and female literacy around 60.35%. Hindus form an overwhelming majority, Muslims are the main minority community, and roughly 87–88% of the population lives in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Chandauli Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
19,52,756 |
| Male Population |
10,17,905 |
| Female Population |
9,34,851 |
| Area |
2,541 sq km |
| Population Density |
769 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
918 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
71.48% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
81.72% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
60.35% |
| Rural Population Share |
about 87–88% |
| Urban Population Share |
about 12–13% |
| Total Households |
2,96,804 |
- Chandauli’s population rose to nearly 19.5 lakh in 2011, after growing by close to 29% over the previous decade.
- The district is densely populated, with about 769 people living in each square kilometre.
- The sex ratio of 918 is slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average, indicating a relatively better gender balance.
- Literacy is above the state average, but female literacy still lags behind male literacy by more than 20 percentage points.
Population of Chandauli
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
19,52,756 |
15,20,297 |
| Male Population |
10,17,905 |
7,96,000 (approx.) |
| Female Population |
9,34,851 |
7,24,000 (approx.) |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
about 28.50% |
— |
| Population Density |
769 persons/sq km |
about 598 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,20,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 7,70,000 | 6.94% |
| 1921 | about 7,40,000 | -3.90% |
| 1931 | about 8,40,000 | 13.51% |
| 1941 | about 9,60,000 | 14.29% |
| 1951 | about 10,80,000 | 12.50% |
| 1961 | about 12,20,000 | 12.96% |
| 1971 | about 13,80,000 | 13.11% |
| 1981 | about 14,90,000 | 7.97% |
| 1991 | about 15,10,000 | 1.34% |
| 2001 | 15,20,297 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 19,52,756 | about 28.50% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
23,50,000 |
| 2026 |
23,80,000 |
| 2027 |
24,10,000 |
Literacy Rate in Chandauli
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
71.48% |
about 61–62% |
| Male Literacy |
81.72% |
around 72–73% |
| Female Literacy |
60.35% |
around 49–50% |
- Chandauli’s overall literacy rate improved by nearly 10 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy rose strongly but still trails male literacy by more than 20 percentage points.
- The literacy gap is generally wider in rural parts of the district than in the small urban pockets.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
918 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 930 (approx.) |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 3,00,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,55,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,45,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 15–16% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 17,28,000 |
88.48% |
| Muslim |
about 2,15,000 |
11.01% |
| Christian |
about 2,100 |
0.11% |
| Sikh |
about 1,400 |
0.07% |
| Buddhist |
about 400 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
about 1,200 |
0.06% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 4,700 |
0.24% |
Chandauli is an overwhelmingly Hindu‑majority district, with nearly nine in ten residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a small but significant minority of about 11% of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other faiths each account for only tiny shares. A small fraction of people did not state their religion in the census data.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
4,46,786 |
about 22.9% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
41,725 |
about 2.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 17,10,000 |
about 87–88% |
| Urban Population |
about 2,40,000 |
about 12–13% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,96,804 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 7,20,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,40,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,80,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 4,90,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,30,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 12,30,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Total Villages |
1,425 |
| Gram Panchayats |
about 600 (approx.) |
| Urban Local Bodies / Towns |
several towns, including Mughalsarai (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar) |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Mughalsarai (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar) |
Major railway town and key urban centre of the district |
| Chandauli (Nagar Panchayat) |
District‑name town with about 23,000 people in 2011 |
| Chakia and Saiyad Raza |
Smaller towns contributing to the overall urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal language and main medium of communication |
| Bhojpuri / Eastern Hindi dialects |
widely spoken in rural and semi‑urban areas |
| Urdu |
used by sections of the Muslim population |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,96,804 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Chandauli district? — Chandauli district has a population of 19,52,756 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Chandauli? — The sex ratio in Chandauli is 918 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Chandauli? — The overall literacy rate is 71.48%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 60.35%.
- How much of Chandauli’s population lives in rural areas? — Around 87–88% of people live in rural areas and about 12–13% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Chandauli? — Hinduism is followed by about 88.48% of residents, with Muslims forming around 11.01%.
- How many tehsils are there in Chandauli district? — Chandauli district has 3 tehsils.
- How many villages are there in Chandauli? — There are 1,425 villages in Chandauli district.
- How many households are there in Chandauli? — The district has 2,96,804 households according to the 2011 Census.