Etah district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 17,74,480 as per the 2011 Census, up from 15,61,705 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 13.62%. The district covers 2,431 sq km and has a population density of 730 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 873 females for every 1,000 males, and the average literacy rate is 70.81%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 58.80%. Hindus form a dominant majority at 90.79%, Muslims are the main minority at 8.25%, and smaller communities include Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains.
Quick Overview — Etah Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
17,74,480 |
| Male Population |
9,47,339 |
| Female Population |
8,27,141 |
| Area |
2,431 sq km |
| Population Density |
730 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
13.62% |
| Sex Ratio |
873 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
70.81% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
81.28% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
58.80% |
| Hindu Population Share |
90.79% |
| Muslim Population Share |
8.25% |
- Etah’s population rose from 15,61,705 in 2001 to 17,74,480 in 2011, an increase of 13.62% over the decade.
- The district has a relatively high population density of 730 persons per sq km over its 2,431 sq km area.
- The sex ratio of 873 and female literacy of 58.80% both point to continued gender gaps, despite a decent overall literacy rate.
- Hindus account for over nine‑tenths of the population, while Muslims form the main minority at just over 8%.
Population of Etah
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
17,74,480 |
15,61,705 |
| Male Population |
9,47,339 |
8,44,165 |
| Female Population |
8,27,141 |
7,17,540 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
13.62% |
24.53% |
| Population Density |
730 persons/sq km |
642 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
Exact pre‑2001 historical figures by decade are not available in the given sources; only 2001 and 2011 census totals and their decadal growth rates are clearly specified.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 2001 |
15,61,705 |
24.53% |
| 2011 |
17,74,480 |
13.62% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2011 | 17,74,480 |
| 2021 | 19,70,000 |
| 2022 | 19,90,000 |
| 2023 | 20,10,000 |
| 2024 | 20,30,000 |
| 2025 | 20,40,000 |
| 2026 | 20,50,000 |
| 2027 | 20,60,000 |
These projected figures are estimates derived from the Etah district population projection table and are not official census counts.
Literacy Rate in Etah
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
70.81% |
58.76% |
| Male Literacy |
81.28% |
69.56% |
| Female Literacy |
58.80% |
46.74% |
- Etah’s overall literacy rate increased from 58.76% in 2001 to 70.81% in 2011.
- Male literacy rose from 69.56% to 81.28%, while female literacy improved from 46.74% to 58.80%.
- Despite these gains, female literacy still lags male literacy by more than 22 percentage points.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
873 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
888 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,86,805 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,51,936 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,34,869 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
16.16% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
16,11,420 |
90.79% |
| Muslim |
1,46,520 |
8.25% |
| Christian |
2,476 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
710 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
2,812 |
0.16% |
| Jain |
5,678 |
0.32% |
| Other Religions |
28 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
5,836 |
0.33% |
Hindus overwhelmingly dominate the religious profile of Etah, with more than nine in ten residents identifying as Hindu, while Muslims make up just over one in twelve people. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains are present in very small numbers, and only a tiny fraction of the population either follows other faiths or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
3,92,192 |
22.11% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
449 |
0.03% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
14,52,201 |
81.85% |
| Urban Population |
3,22,279 |
18.15% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,90,683 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
6,76,061 |
| Male Workers |
4,26,405 |
| Female Workers |
2,49,656 |
| Main Workers |
4,68,492 |
| Marginal Workers |
2,07,569 |
| Non-Workers |
10,98,419 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Blocks |
8 |
| Villages |
853 |
| Households |
2,90,683 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Etah (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,18,517 |
| Jalesar (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
38,130 |
| Other census towns combined |
1,65,632 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
99.25% (principal language) |
| Urdu |
0.71% |
| Other Languages |
0.04% (including Bengali and small local language groups) |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,90,683 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Etah district? — Etah district has a population of 17,74,480 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Etah? — The sex ratio in Etah is 873 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Etah? — The overall literacy rate is 70.81%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 58.80%.
- How densely populated is Etah district? — Etah has a population density of 730 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Etah? — Hinduism is followed by 90.79% of residents, with Muslims forming 8.25% of the population.
- How many households are there in Etah? — Etah district has 2,90,683 households according to the 2011 Census.
- How many people live in rural and urban Etah? — About 14,52,201 people live in rural areas and 3,22,279 in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Etah? — Hindi is spoken by 99.25% of residents, and Urdu by 0.71%.