Gautam Buddha Nagar district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 16,48,115 as per the 2011 Census, up from 12,02,030 in 2001, registering a very high decadal growth rate of 37.11%. The district covers 1,282 sq km and has a population density of 1,286 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 851 females for every 1,000 males, and the literacy rate is about 82.20%, with male literacy at 88.05% and female literacy at 70.82%. Hindus form more than four‑fifths of the population, Muslims are the main minority, and a clear majority of residents live in urban areas, reflecting the district’s strong urban–industrial character.
Quick Overview — Gautam Buddha Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
16,48,115 |
| Male Population |
8,90,214 |
| Female Population |
7,57,901 |
| Area |
1,282 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,286 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
37.11% |
| Sex Ratio |
851 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
82.20% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
88.05% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
70.82% |
| Hindu Population Share |
84.58% |
| Muslim Population Share |
13.08% |
- Gautam Buddha Nagar’s population rose from 12,02,030 in 2001 to 16,48,115 in 2011, a very rapid growth of 37.11% in ten years.
- The district is compact but dense, with 1,286 persons per sq km over just 1,282 sq km.
- Literacy is high at more than 82%, yet the sex ratio of 851 reveals a marked gender imbalance.
- Hindus account for over four‑fifths of residents, Muslims form a sizeable minority, and most people live in urban centres like Noida and Greater Noida.
Population of Gautam Buddha Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
16,48,115 |
12,02,030 |
| Male Population |
8,90,214 |
6,52,819 |
| Female Population |
7,57,901 |
5,49,211 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
37.11% |
43.36% |
| Population Density |
1,286 persons/sq km |
about 938 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
District‑level online data for Gautam Buddha Nagar report reliable figures for 2001 and 2011 and the 1991–2001 growth; earlier decade‑wise values are not fully tabulated in the easily accessible sources, so only these years are shown here.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
about 8,38,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
12,02,030 |
43.36% |
| 2011 |
16,48,115 |
37.11% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 16,48,115 |
| 2021 | 21,60,000 |
| 2022 | 22,20,000 |
| 2023 | 22,70,000 |
| 2024 | 23,20,000 |
| 2025 | 23,50,000 |
| 2026 | 23,90,000 |
| 2027 | 24,20,000 |
These projections are based on the district’s published projection table and recent growth pattern and are indicative only, not official census counts.
Literacy Rate in Gautam Buddha Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
82.20% |
about 74–75% |
| Male Literacy |
88.05% |
around 82–83% |
| Female Literacy |
70.82% |
around 64–65% |
- Overall literacy rose to 82.20% by 2011, placing Gautam Buddha Nagar among the more literate districts of Uttar Pradesh.
- Male literacy reached 88.05%, while female literacy stood at 70.82%, indicating strong but unequal educational attainment.
- The male–female literacy gap is over 17 percentage points, though it has narrowed compared with the previous decade.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
851 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
843 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,43,953 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,32,234 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,11,719 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.80% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
13,94,110 |
84.58% |
| Muslim |
2,15,610 |
13.08% |
| Christian |
7,416 |
0.45% |
| Sikh |
9,233 |
0.56% |
| Buddhist |
824 |
0.05% |
| Jain |
4,391 |
0.27% |
| Other Religions |
230 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
16,301 |
1.00% |
Gautam Buddha Nagar is a Hindu‑majority district, with around five out of six residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the leading minority community at just over 13% of the population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for only a small share, and about 1% of people either follow other faiths or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
2,80,000 |
about 17.0% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
about 15,000 |
about 0.9% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
6,73,806 |
40.90% |
| Urban Population |
9,74,309 |
59.10% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,27,090 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
5,76,000 |
| Male Workers |
4,32,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,44,000 |
| Main Workers |
4,10,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,66,000 |
| Non-Workers |
10,72,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
— |
| Villages (total) |
304 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Noida |
6,42,381 |
| Greater Noida |
1,07,676 |
| Dadri and other urban areas combined |
2,24,252 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
Number of Speakers (approx.) |
| Hindi (incl. related mother tongues) |
over 95% |
about 15,66,000 |
| Urdu |
small minority share |
about 45,000 |
| Other Languages |
very small fractions |
about 37,000 |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,27,090 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Gautam Buddha Nagar district? — Gautam Buddha Nagar has a population of 16,48,115 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Gautam Buddha Nagar? — The sex ratio in Gautam Buddha Nagar is 851 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Gautam Buddha Nagar? — The overall literacy rate is 82.20%, with male literacy at 88.05% and female literacy at 70.82%.
- How densely populated is Gautam Buddha Nagar? — The district has a population density of 1,286 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Gautam Buddha Nagar? — Hinduism is followed by 84.58% of residents, with Muslims forming 13.08%.
- How many households are there in Gautam Buddha Nagar? — There are 3,27,090 households in Gautam Buddha Nagar district.
- What proportion of Gautam Buddha Nagar’s population is urban? — About 59.10% of the population lives in urban areas and 40.90% in rural areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Gautam Buddha Nagar? — Hindi is spoken by the vast majority, with smaller numbers speaking Urdu and other languages.