Farrukhabad district in central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 18,85,204 as per the 2011 Census, up from 15,77,237 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of about 19.5%. The district covers 2,181 sq km and has a population density of around 865 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 874 females for every 1,000 males, indicating a marked gender imbalance. The overall literacy rate is 69.04%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 59.44%. Hindus form a large majority, Muslims are the principal minority, and the district is largely rural with smaller urban pockets around Farrukhabad‑cum‑Fatehgarh and other towns.
Quick Overview — Farrukhabad Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
18,85,204 |
| Male Population |
10,06,000 (approx.) |
| Female Population |
8,79,000 (approx.) |
| Area |
2,181 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 865 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
874 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
69.04% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
77.40% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
59.44% |
| Hindu Population Share |
84.67% |
| Muslim Population Share |
14.69% |
| Number of Tehsils |
3 |
- Farrukhabad’s population rose to nearly 18.9 lakh in 2011, growing by close to one‑fifth over the decade.
- The district is fairly dense, with around 865 people living in each square kilometre.
- The sex ratio of 874 is substantially below parity and lower than the state average.
- Literacy is close to 69%, but there remains a notable gap of about 18 percentage points between male and female literacy.
Population of Farrukhabad
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
18,85,204 |
15,77,237 |
| Male Population |
10,06,000 (approx.) |
8,37,000 (approx.) |
| Female Population |
8,79,000 (approx.) |
7,40,000 (approx.) |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
about 19.5% |
— |
| Population Density |
about 865 persons/sq km |
about 724 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 8,20,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 8,70,000 | 6.10% |
| 1921 | about 8,40,000 | -3.45% |
| 1931 | about 9,40,000 | 11.90% |
| 1941 | about 10,60,000 | 12.77% |
| 1951 | about 11,80,000 | 11.32% |
| 1961 | about 13,20,000 | 11.86% |
| 1971 | about 14,80,000 | 12.12% |
| 1981 | about 15,60,000 | 5.41% |
| 1991 | about 16,10,000 | 3.21% |
| 2001 | 15,77,237 | -2.04% |
| 2011 | 18,85,204 | about 19.5% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
22,00,000 |
| 2026 |
22,30,000 |
| 2027 |
22,60,000 |
Literacy Rate in Farrukhabad
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
69.04% |
about 60–61% |
| Male Literacy |
77.40% |
around 70–71% |
| Female Literacy |
59.44% |
around 49–50% |
- Farrukhabad’s literacy rate improved by roughly 8–9 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is close to 77%, while female literacy remains just under 60%, leaving a sizeable gender gap.
- Urban areas record higher literacy rates than rural parts of the district, especially for women.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
874 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 880 (approx.) |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 3,20,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,70,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,50,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 17% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 15,95,000 |
84.67% |
| Muslim |
about 2,77,000 |
14.69% |
| Christian |
about 3,200 |
0.17% |
| Sikh |
about 3,200 |
0.17% |
| Buddhist |
about 3,200 |
0.17% |
| Jain |
about 600 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 2,100 |
0.11% |
Farrukhabad is a Hindu‑majority district, with nearly 85% of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a sizeable minority at almost 15% of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others each constitute very small shares. Only a tiny fraction of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,00,000 |
around 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
well under 1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 14,80,000 |
about 78–79% |
| Urban Population |
about 4,05,000 |
about 21–22% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 3,10,000–3,20,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 7,00,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,50,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 4,80,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,20,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 11,80,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Blocks |
7 |
| Gram Panchayats |
600 |
| Populated Villages |
872 |
| Non‑Populated Villages |
135 |
| Nagar Palika Parishads |
2 |
| Nagar Panchayats |
4 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Farrukhabad‑cum‑Fatehgarh |
Main urban centre and district headquarters agglomeration |
| Kaimganj, Shamsabad, Kamalganj |
Other important towns contributing to the urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
about 95.08% (principal language) |
| Urdu |
about 4.68% (spoken largely by Muslim communities) |
| Other Languages |
small fractions, including regional dialects |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 3,10,000–3,20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Farrukhabad district? — Farrukhabad district has a population of 18,85,204 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Farrukhabad? — The sex ratio in Farrukhabad is 874 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Farrukhabad? — The overall literacy rate is 69.04%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 59.44%.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Farrukhabad? — Hinduism is followed by about 84.67% of residents, with Muslims forming around 14.69%.
- How urbanised is Farrukhabad district? — Roughly one‑fifth of the population lives in urban areas and about four‑fifths in rural areas.
- How many tehsils are there in Farrukhabad? — Farrukhabad district has 3 tehsils.
- How many villages are there in Farrukhabad? — There are 872 populated villages and 135 non‑populated villages in the district.
- What are the main languages spoken in Farrukhabad? — Hindi is the main language, with Urdu also spoken by a minority of residents.