Etawah district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 15,81,810 as per the 2011 Census, up from 13,38,871 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 18.15%. The district covers 2,311 sq km and has a population density of 684 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 870 females for every 1,000 males, and the literacy rate is 78.41%, with male literacy at 86.06% and female literacy at 69.61%. Hindus form more than nine‑tenths of the population, Muslims are the main minority, and roughly three‑quarters of the population lives in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Etawah Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
15,81,810 |
| Male Population |
8,45,856 |
| Female Population |
7,35,954 |
| Area |
2,311 sq km |
| Population Density |
684 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
18.15% |
| Sex Ratio |
870 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
78.41% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
86.06% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
69.61% |
| Hindu Population Share |
92.17% |
| Muslim Population Share |
7.20% |
- Etawah’s population rose from 13,38,871 in 2001 to 15,81,810 in 2011, an increase of 18.15% over the decade.
- The district has a moderate population density of 684 persons per sq km over 2,311 sq km.
- With an overall literacy rate of 78.41%, Etawah performs better than the state average, though the sex ratio remains low at 870.
- Hindus constitute over 92% of the population, with Muslims forming a small but significant minority of just over 7%.
Population of Etawah
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
15,81,810 |
13,38,871 |
| Male Population |
8,45,856 |
7,20,749 |
| Female Population |
7,35,954 |
6,18,122 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
18.15% |
18.45% |
| Population Density |
684 persons/sq km |
580 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
District‑level online data for Etawah provide reliable totals for 1991, 2001 and 2011 along with decadal growth rates; earlier district data are not fully tabulated, so these key census years are shown.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
11,30,434 |
— |
| 2001 |
13,38,871 |
18.45% |
| 2011 |
15,81,810 |
18.15% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 15,81,810 |
| 2021 | 18,70,000 |
| 2022 | 18,90,000 |
| 2023 | 19,10,000 |
| 2024 | 19,30,000 |
| 2025 | 19,50,000 |
| 2026 | 19,70,000 |
| 2027 | 19,90,000 |
These projections are simple trend‑based estimates using recent growth rates and are not official census figures.
Literacy Rate in Etawah
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
78.41% |
69.57% |
| Male Literacy |
86.06% |
79.92% |
| Female Literacy |
69.61% |
57.38% |
- Overall literacy in Etawah improved from 69.57% in 2001 to 78.41% in 2011.
- Male literacy increased to 86.06%, while female literacy rose to 69.61%, reducing but not eliminating the gender gap.
- The male–female literacy gap narrowed from over 22 percentage points in 2001 to about 16 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
870 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
875 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,27,470 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,21,295 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,06,175 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.38% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
14,58,090 |
92.17% |
| Muslim |
1,13,890 |
7.20% |
| Christian |
1,423 |
0.09% |
| Sikh |
1,107 |
0.07% |
| Buddhist |
1,755 |
0.11% |
| Jain |
3,955 |
0.25% |
| Other Religions |
90 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
1,800 |
0.11% |
Etawah is overwhelmingly Hindu, with more than 92% of the population identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the main minority at just over 7%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together make up less than 1% of the population. Very few residents follow other religions or did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
3,88,283 |
about 24.5% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
169 |
about 0.01% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
13,24,872 |
83.78% |
| Urban Population |
2,56,938 |
16.22% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,77,527 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
5,72,000 |
| Male Workers |
3,65,000 |
| Female Workers |
2,07,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,88,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,84,000 |
| Non-Workers |
10,09,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
7 |
| Villages (total) |
686 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Etawah (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
2,56,838 |
| Other urban areas combined |
100 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. local dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
small minority share |
| Other Languages |
very small fractions |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,77,527 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Etawah district? — Etawah district has a population of 15,81,810 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Etawah? — The sex ratio in Etawah is 870 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Etawah? — The overall literacy rate is 78.41%, with male literacy at 86.06% and female literacy at 69.61%.
- How densely populated is Etawah? — Etawah has a population density of 684 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Etawah? — Hinduism is followed by 92.17% of residents, with Muslims forming 7.20%.
- How many households are there in Etawah? — There are 2,77,527 households in Etawah district.
- What proportion of Etawah’s population is rural? — About 83.78% of the population lives in rural areas and 16.22% in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Etawah? — Hindi is the dominant language, with smaller numbers speaking Urdu and other languages.