Faizabad district (now Ayodhya district) in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 24,70,996 as per the 2011 Census, up from 20,88,928 in 2001, giving a decadal growth of about 18.3%. The district covers 2,341 sq km and has a high population density of 1,056 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is about 962 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is around 931 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is about 68.7–80.03% depending on the source, with male literacy significantly higher than female literacy. Hindus form an overwhelming majority, Muslims are the main minority, and the district is predominantly rural with a relatively small urban share.
Quick Overview — Faizabad Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
24,70,996 |
| Male Population |
12,59,628 |
| Female Population |
12,11,368 |
| Area |
2,341 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,056 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
about 962 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
about 931 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
about 68.7–80.03% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
about 78.1–84.43% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
about 59.0–75.06% |
| Total Households |
4,23,375 |
| Number of Tehsils |
5 |
- Faizabad’s population reached about 24.7 lakh in 2011, growing by roughly 18.3% since 2001.
- The district is quite densely populated, with over 1,000 people per square kilometre.
- The sex ratio is relatively favourable compared with many districts in Uttar Pradesh but the child sex ratio is noticeably lower.
- Overall literacy has improved substantially, though female literacy still trails male literacy by a wide margin.
Population of Faizabad
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
24,70,996 |
20,88,928 |
| Male Population |
12,59,628 |
10,77,472 |
| Female Population |
12,11,368 |
10,11,456 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
18.30% |
— |
| Population Density |
1,056 persons/sq km |
about 893 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 9,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | 10,30,000 | 5.10% |
| 1921 | 9,90,000 | -3.88% |
| 1931 | 11,00,000 | 11.11% |
| 1941 | 12,40,000 | 12.73% |
| 1951 | 13,90,000 | 12.10% |
| 1961 | 15,80,000 | 13.67% |
| 1971 | 17,90,000 | 13.29% |
| 1981 | 19,40,000 | 8.94% |
| 1991 | 19,80,000 | 2.06% |
| 2001 | 20,88,928 | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 24,70,996 | 18.30% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
29,00,000 |
| 2026 |
29,30,000 |
| 2027 |
29,60,000 |
Literacy Rate in Faizabad
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
about 68.7–80.03% |
about 60–62% |
| Male Literacy |
about 78.12–84.43% |
around 70–71% |
| Female Literacy |
about 59.03–75.06% |
around 48–49% |
- Faizabad’s literacy rate has risen sharply since 2001, crossing the high‑60s to around 80% depending on the estimate used.
- Male literacy is consistently higher than female literacy, though the gap has been narrowing over recent decades.
- Urban areas generally record better literacy outcomes than the more numerous rural settlements.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
about 962 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 931 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
around 3,80,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,97,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,83,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 15–16% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
20,94,271 |
84.75% |
| Muslim |
3,65,806 |
14.80% |
| Christian |
3,225 |
0.13% |
| Sikh |
1,912 |
0.08% |
| Buddhist |
737 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
358 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
185 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
4,502 |
0.18% |
Faizabad district is overwhelmingly Hindu, with Hindus accounting for nearly 85% of the population. Muslims form a substantial minority at almost 15%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and followers of other faiths together make up less than 1%. A small share of residents did not state any religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,30,000 |
about 17–18% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
around 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 21,30,743 |
about 86% |
| Urban Population |
about 3,40,253 |
about 14% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,23,375 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 9,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 6,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 6,60,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,90,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 15,20,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
11–12 (depending on later reorganisation) |
| Inhabited Villages |
1,235 |
| Gram Panchayats |
over 800 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Faizabad |
Major town within the urban agglomeration (now part of Ayodhya) |
| Ayodhya |
Historic and religious centre, part of district’s main urban area |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
primary official language and most widely spoken |
| Awadhi / local dialects |
commonly used in day‑to‑day conversation |
| Urdu |
used among a portion of the Muslim population |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,23,375 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Faizabad district? — Faizabad district has a population of 24,70,996 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Faizabad? — The sex ratio in Faizabad is about 962 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Faizabad? — There are roughly 3.8 lakh children in the 0–6 age group, about 15–16% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Faizabad? — The overall literacy rate lies around the high‑60s to about 80%, with male literacy higher than female literacy.
- What share of Faizabad’s population lives in rural areas? — Around 86% of the district’s population lives in rural areas and about 14% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Faizabad? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by nearly 85% of residents, with Muslims as the main minority.
- How many tehsils are there in Faizabad district? — Faizabad district has 5 tehsils or sub‑districts.
- How many households are there in Faizabad? — The district has 4,23,375 households according to the 2011 Census.