The Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 36,20,268 as per the 2011 Census, compared to 30,37,582 in 2001, showing a steady rise over the decade. Spread across 3,377 sq km, it has a population density of 1,072 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 952 females for every 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is about 60.70%. The child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is 908 girls per 1000 boys. Hindus form the largest religious group with close to nine out of ten people, followed by a smaller Muslim population, and Hindi is the main language spoken in homes and markets. Most residents live in rural areas of the district, with only a small share in urban towns. Ghazipur has around 5,46,664 households in total.
Quick Overview — Ghazipur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure |
| Total Population (2011) |
36,20,268 |
| Male Population (2011) |
18,55,075 |
| Female Population (2011) |
17,65,193 |
| Area |
3,377 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,072 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
952 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
908 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
60.70% |
| Urban Population Share |
Few towns, largely rural district |
| Total Households |
5,46,664 |
- Ghazipur’s population crossed 36 lakh by 2011.
- The district is still mainly rural, with only a few urban centres.
- Sex ratio is better than many other districts in the region.
- Literacy has crossed 60%, but there is scope for further improvement.
Population of Ghazipur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
36,20,268 |
30,37,582 |
| Male Population |
18,55,075 |
15,37,141 |
| Female Population |
17,65,193 |
15,00,441 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
19.26% |
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| Population Density |
1,072 persons/sq km |
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Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 11,40,137 | - |
| 1911 | 11,73,000 | 2.89% |
| 1921 | 11,40,000 | -2.81% |
| 1931 | 12,64,000 | 10.88% |
| 1941 | 14,38,000 | 13.76% |
| 1951 | 15,60,000 | 8.49% |
| 1961 | 18,07,000 | 15.83% |
| 1971 | 21,84,000 | 20.87% |
| 1981 | 26,26,000 | 20.21% |
| 1991 | 28,41,000 | 8.20% |
| 2001 | 30,37,582 | 6.92% |
| 2011 | 36,20,268 | 19.26% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
43,00,000 (approx.) |
| 2026 |
43,77,845 |
| 2027 |
44,10,528 |
Literacy Rate in Ghazipur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
60.70% |
47.55% |
| Male Literacy |
71.34% |
60.46% |
| Female Literacy |
49.55% |
34.05% |
- Overall literacy jumped by more than 13 percentage points in the decade.
- Female literacy has improved sharply, though it still remains well below male literacy.
- Urban blocks usually show better literacy numbers than the rural interiors of Ghazipur.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
952 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
908 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
5,58,559 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,92,848 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,65,711 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.43% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
32,33,790 |
89.32% |
| Muslim |
3,68,115 |
10.17% |
| Christian |
1,657 |
0.05% |
| Sikh |
1,196 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
810 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
302 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
347 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
3,251 |
0.09% |
Hindus clearly dominate the religious profile of Ghazipur, with nearly nine out of ten residents following the faith, while Muslims form the second-largest community with just over ten percent share. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other smaller groups together make up a very small part of the population, but they add to the district’s social and cultural diversity.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
8,09,805 |
22.38% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
4,909 |
0.14% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
3,36,523 |
9.29% |
| Rural Population |
32,83,745 |
90.71% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,46,664 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
12,04,602 |
| Workers as % of Population |
33.27% |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils |
5 |
| Total Villages (2011) |
3,367 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Ghazipur |
District headquarters town |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Main language spoken across the district |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,46,664 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Ghazipur district? — Ghazipur district has a population of 36,20,268 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Ghazipur? — The overall literacy rate in Ghazipur is about 60.70%, with higher literacy among males than females.
- What is the sex ratio in Ghazipur? — The sex ratio in Ghazipur is 952 females for every 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Ghazipur? — Hinduism is the most common religion in Ghazipur, followed by Islam.
- What is the child sex ratio of Ghazipur? — The child sex ratio in Ghazipur is 908 girls per 1000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many villages are there in Ghazipur district? — There are 3,367 villages in Ghazipur district as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the SC/ST population of Ghazipur? — Scheduled Castes number 8,09,805 people and Scheduled Tribes number 4,909 people in Ghazipur.
- What is the urban population of Ghazipur? — About 3,36,523 people, or 9.29% of the total population, live in urban areas of Ghazipur.