Firozabad district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 24,98,156 as per the 2011 Census, up from 20,52,958 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 21.62%. The district covers 2,407 sq km and has a high population density of 1,038 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 876 females for every 1,000 males, and the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 881 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is 71.92%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 61.75%. Hindus form a large majority, Muslims are the principal minority, and the district is fairly urbanised while still retaining a substantial rural population.
Quick Overview — Firozabad Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
24,98,156 |
| Male Population |
13,32,046 |
| Female Population |
11,66,110 |
| Area |
2,407 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,038 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
876 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
881 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
71.92% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
80.82% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
61.75% |
| Total Households |
4,14,266 |
| Total Villages |
807 |
- Firozabad’s population grew by about 21.6% between 2001 and 2011, reaching nearly 25 lakh people.
- The district is densely populated, with more than 1,000 persons per square kilometre.
- Literacy is relatively high at around 72%, but there is still a clear gap between male and female literacy.
- The sex ratio, including the child sex ratio, remains below parity, pointing to a gender imbalance.
Population of Firozabad
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
24,98,156 |
20,52,958 |
| Male Population |
13,32,046 |
11,08,668 |
| Female Population |
11,66,110 |
9,44,290 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
21.62% |
— |
| Population Density |
1,038 persons/sq km |
about 853 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 9,40,000 | — |
| 1911 | 9,90,000 | 5.32% |
| 1921 | 9,60,000 | -3.03% |
| 1931 | 10,70,000 | 11.46% |
| 1941 | 12,00,000 | 12.15% |
| 1951 | 13,30,000 | 10.83% |
| 1961 | 14,90,000 | 12.03% |
| 1971 | 17,10,000 | 14.09% |
| 1981 | 19,40,000 | 13.45% |
| 1991 | 19,90,000 | 2.58% |
| 2001 | 20,52,958 | 3.16% |
| 2011 | 24,98,156 | 21.62% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
30,20,920 |
| 2026 |
30,21,000 |
| 2027 |
30,43,473 |
Literacy Rate in Firozabad
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
71.92% |
about 60–62% |
| Male Literacy |
80.82% |
around low‑70s% |
| Female Literacy |
61.75% |
around high‑40s to low‑50s% |
- Firozabad’s literacy rate crossed 70% by 2011, reflecting substantial improvement over the previous decade.
- Male literacy is nearly 19 percentage points higher than female literacy, indicating a strong gender gap.
- Urban areas, including Firozabad city and other towns, report higher literacy than the rural hinterland.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
876 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
881 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
3,82,319 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 2,03,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,79,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.30% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
21,40,000 |
85.69% |
| Muslim |
3,15,000 |
12.60% |
| Christian |
3,250 |
0.13% |
| Sikh |
1,750 |
0.07% |
| Buddhist |
3,500 |
0.14% |
| Jain |
19,000 |
0.76% |
| Other Religions |
negligible |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
14,900 |
0.60% |
Firozabad district is overwhelmingly Hindu, with Hindus making up nearly 86% of the total population. Muslims are the largest minority at about 12.6%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for around 1% of residents. A small fraction of people either follow other faiths or did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 5,10,000 |
around 20–21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 16,65,000 |
around 66–67% |
| Urban Population |
about 8,33,000 |
around 33–34% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,14,266 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 8,90,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 5,80,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,10,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 6,20,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,70,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 16,08,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
9 |
| Inhabited Villages |
807 |
| Gram Panchayats |
569 |
| Total Towns |
9 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Firozabad |
District headquarters and major industrial city |
| Shikohabad |
Important town and tehsil headquarters |
| Tundla |
Railway junction town in the district |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal official language and widely spoken across the district |
| Braj / local dialects |
commonly used in day‑to‑day conversation |
| Urdu |
used among parts of the Muslim population |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,14,266 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Firozabad district? — Firozabad district has a population of 24,98,156 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Firozabad? — The sex ratio in Firozabad is 876 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Firozabad? — There are 3,82,319 children in the 0–6 age group, forming about 15.3% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Firozabad? — The overall literacy rate is 71.92%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 61.75%.
- What is the population density of Firozabad district? — Firozabad has a population density of 1,038 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Firozabad? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 85.69% of residents.
- How many villages and towns are there in Firozabad district? — The district has 807 villages and 9 towns.
- How many households are there in Firozabad? — There are 4,14,266 households in Firozabad district according to the 2011 Census.