Gonda district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 34,33,919 as per the 2011 Census, up from 27,65,586 in 2001, indicating strong growth over the decade. The district covers an area of 4,003 sq km, giving it a population density of about 858 persons per sq km in 2011. The sex ratio stands at 921 females for every 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 58.71%, with male literacy much higher than female literacy. The child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is 927 girls per 1,000 boys, and children form a significant share of the population. Gonda has a Hindu majority with a sizeable Muslim minority, and Hindi is the principal language across rural and urban areas. The district remains predominantly rural, with the vast bulk of its population living in villages scattered across four tehsils and more than 1,800 villages.
Quick Overview — Gonda Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
34,33,919 |
| Male Population |
17,87,146 |
| Female Population |
16,46,773 |
| Area |
4,003 sq km |
| Population Density |
858 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
921 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
927 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
58.71% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
69.41% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
47.26% |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
24.17% |
| Number of Tehsils |
4 |
- Gonda’s population rose from 27.66 lakh in 2001 to 34.34 lakh in 2011, a growth of just over 24% in ten years.
- The district has a relatively high population density for a largely rural region, at 858 people per square kilometre.
- Literacy remains below the national average, and female literacy trails male literacy by over 22 percentage points.
- The child sex ratio at 927 is slightly better than the overall sex ratio, but both remain below a balanced level.
Population of Gonda
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
34,33,919 |
27,65,586 |
| Male Population |
17,87,146 |
14,51,101 |
| Female Population |
16,46,773 |
13,14,485 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
24.17% |
— |
| Population Density |
858 persons/sq km |
691 persons/sq km (approx.) |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 8,88,536 | — |
| 1911 | 9,25,000 | 4.11% |
| 1921 | 8,90,000 | -3.78% |
| 1931 | 9,90,000 | 11.24% |
| 1941 | 11,10,000 | 12.12% |
| 1951 | 12,39,000 | 11.62% |
| 1961 | 14,82,000 | 19.63% |
| 1971 | 17,96,000 | 21.22% |
| 1981 | 21,73,000 | 21.01% |
| 1991 | 23,13,000 | 6.45% |
| 2001 | 27,65,586 | 19.55% |
| 2011 | 34,33,919 | 24.17% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2021 |
41,30,000 |
| 2022 |
42,10,000 |
| 2023 |
42,70,000 |
| 2024 |
43,20,000 |
| 2025 |
43,70,000 |
| 2026 |
44,10,000 |
| 2027 |
44,40,000 |
Literacy Rate in Gonda
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
58.71% |
42.59% |
| Male Literacy |
69.41% |
56.39% |
| Female Literacy |
47.26% |
28.66% |
- Overall literacy in Gonda increased by more than 16 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy nearly doubled over the decade, but it still remains over 20 percentage points lower than male literacy.
- Literacy levels are particularly low in rural parts of the district, which account for the vast majority of the population.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
921 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
927 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
5,72,386 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,97,178 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,75,208 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
16.67% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
27,39,000 |
79.77% |
| Muslim |
6,79,000 |
19.76% |
| Christian |
4,800 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
2,100 |
0.06% |
| Buddhist |
700 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
300 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
100 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
8,600 |
0.25% |
Hindus form about four‑fifths of Gonda’s population, while Muslims account for nearly one‑fifth, together shaping the district’s core religious profile. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, followers of other religions and people who did not state their religion together make up less than one percent of the population.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
5,14,707 |
14.99% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,341 |
0.04% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
1,95,834 |
5.72% |
| Rural Population |
32,09,542 |
94.28% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,41,247 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
13,22,431 |
| Male Workers |
9,53,821 |
| Female Workers |
3,68,610 |
| Main Workers |
9,08,500 |
| Marginal Workers |
4,13,931 |
| Non-Workers |
21,11,488 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub‑districts |
4 |
| Towns (Urban Local Bodies) |
3 municipal councils |
| Villages (revenue gram) |
1,821 (1,815 inhabited + 6 non‑existent) |
| Village Panchayats |
1,054 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Gonda |
District headquarters and primary urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Main official and everyday language in the district |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,41,247 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Gonda district? — Gonda district has a population of 34,33,919 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Gonda? — The overall literacy rate in Gonda is 58.71%, with male literacy at 69.41% and female literacy at 47.26%.
- What is the sex ratio in Gonda district? — The sex ratio in Gonda is 921 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the child sex ratio of Gonda? — The child sex ratio in Gonda is 927 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many villages are there in Gonda? — Gonda district has 1,821 revenue villages, of which 1,815 are inhabited.
- How urbanised is Gonda district? — About 5.72% of Gonda’s population lives in urban areas; the rest live in rural regions.
- What share of Gonda’s population belongs to Scheduled Castes? — Scheduled Castes make up about 14.99% of the population, with 5,14,707 people.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Gonda? — Hinduism is followed by about 79.77% of people in Gonda, while Muslims account for 19.76%.