Deoria district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 31,00,946 as per the 2011 Census, up from 26,73,597 in 2001, reflecting a strong decadal growth of about 16–17%. The district covers 2,540 sq km and has a very high population density of 1,221 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is 1,017 females for every 1,000 males, indicating slightly more females than males. The overall literacy rate is about 60.47%, with male literacy higher than female literacy. The district is predominantly rural, with the vast majority of people living in villages and only a small share in towns.
Quick Overview — Deoria Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
31,00,946 |
| Male Population |
15,37,436 |
| Female Population |
15,63,510 |
| Area |
2,540 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,221 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
1,017 |
| Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,64,516 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
60.47% |
| Number of Tehsils |
5 |
| Number of Villages |
2,019 |
| Urban Population Share |
about 10.2% |
| Total Households |
4,68,346 |
- Deoria’s population crossed 31 lakh in 2011, with slightly more females than males.
- The district is very densely populated, with over 1,200 people living in each square kilometre.
- Most residents live in rural areas, with only a small proportion in urban towns.
- Literacy has improved over time but still leaves ample scope for further educational progress, especially among women.
Population of Deoria
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
31,00,946 |
26,73,597 |
| Male Population |
15,37,436 |
13,52,000 (approx.) |
| Female Population |
15,63,510 |
13,21,597 (approx.) |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
about 16.0–16.5% |
— |
| Population Density |
1,221 persons/sq km |
about 1,053 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 10,90,000 | — |
| 1911 | 11,40,000 | 4.59% |
| 1921 | 10,90,000 | -4.39% |
| 1931 | 12,10,000 | 11.01% |
| 1941 | 13,60,000 | 12.40% |
| 1951 | 15,50,000 | 13.97% |
| 1961 | 17,90,000 | 15.48% |
| 1971 | 20,90,000 | 16.76% |
| 1981 | 24,30,000 | 16.27% |
| 1991 | 25,90,000 | 6.58% |
| 2001 | 26,73,597 | 3.25% |
| 2011 | 31,00,946 | 16.0–16.5% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
36,20,000 |
| 2026 |
36,50,000 |
| 2027 |
36,80,000 |
Literacy Rate in Deoria
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
60.47% |
about 55% |
| Male Literacy |
around 71–72% |
around 66–67% |
| Female Literacy |
around 49–50% |
around 43–44% |
- Overall literacy in Deoria improved by several percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy remains well ahead of female literacy, signalling a continuing gender gap in education.
- Urban areas generally show higher literacy levels than the rural parts of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
1,017 |
| Rural Sex Ratio |
1,028 |
| Urban Sex Ratio |
928 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,64,516 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,41,353 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,23,163 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
about 15.0% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 27,90,000 |
around 90% |
| Muslim |
about 2,90,000 |
around 9% |
| Christian |
4,000 |
0.13% |
| Sikh |
1,200 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
2,000 |
0.06% |
| Jain |
900 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
200 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
13,000 |
0.42% |
Deoria district is overwhelmingly Hindu, with Hindus making up roughly nine out of every ten residents. Muslims form the main minority community, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others together account for only a small fraction of the total population. A small number of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 6,50,000 |
about 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
about 2,000 |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
27,84,143 |
about 89.8% |
| Urban Population |
3,16,803 |
about 10.2% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,68,346 |
| Normal Households |
4,65,609 |
| Institutional Households |
1,894 |
| Houseless Population |
843 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 11,70,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 7,40,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 4,30,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 8,30,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 3,40,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 19,30,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Inhabited Villages |
2,019 |
| Uninhabited Villages |
143 |
| Total Towns |
11 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Deoria (Nagar Palika) |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
over 95% |
| Bhojpuri |
widely used as local spoken language |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,68,346 |
| Normal Households |
4,65,609 |
| Institutional Households |
1,894 |
| Houseless Population |
843 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Deoria district? — Deoria district has a population of 31,00,946 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Deoria? — The sex ratio in Deoria is 1,017 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Deoria? — There are 4,64,516 children in the 0–6 age group, forming roughly 15% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Deoria? — The overall literacy rate in Deoria is about 60.47%, with male literacy higher than female literacy.
- What share of Deoria’s population lives in rural areas? — Nearly 90% of Deoria’s people live in rural areas and about 10% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Deoria? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by around 90% of the population.
- How many villages and towns are there in Deoria? — Deoria has 2,019 inhabited villages and 11 towns.
- How many households are there in Deoria? — The district has 4,68,346 households according to the 2011 Census.