The Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 44,40,895 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 52,00,000 by 2025. Spread across 3,321 sq km, it has a population density of 1,337 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 950 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 70.83%. The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 90.28%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 18.82% of the population lives in urban areas, while 81.18% reside in rural parts. The district has 6,88,809 households in total.
Quick Overview — Gorakhpur Census 2011
| Fact |
Details |
| District |
Gorakhpur |
| State |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Population |
44,40,895 |
| Area |
3,321 sq km |
| Density |
1,337 persons per sq km |
Population of Gorakhpur
| Population Detail |
Value |
| Total population |
44,40,895 |
| Male population |
22,77,777 |
| Female population |
21,63,118 |
| Population growth rate |
17.81% |
| Population density |
1,337 persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 2001 |
37,69,456 |
19,23,197 |
18,46,259 |
| 2011 |
44,40,895 |
22,77,777 |
21,63,118 |
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2025 |
51,74,000 |
Area and Population Density
| Measure |
Value |
| Total area |
3,321 sq km |
| Population density |
1,337 persons per sq km |
| Density rank |
Not available |
Literacy Rate in Gorakhpur
| Literacy Type |
Rate |
| Overall literacy |
70.83% |
| Male literacy |
79.25% |
| Female literacy |
61.84% |
- Literacy is better than many nearby districts.
- Male literacy still leads female literacy by a wide gap.
- The urban belt usually pulls the average upward.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Measure |
Value |
Breakup |
| Overall sex ratio |
950 |
Females per 1,000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
930 |
Girls per 1,000 boys |
| Child population |
7,09,000 |
0–6 years |
| Male children |
3,66,000 |
0–6 years |
| Female children |
3,43,000 |
0–6 years |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
40,07,000 |
90.28% |
| Muslim |
4,04,000 |
9.09% |
| Christian |
9,000 |
0.22% |
| Sikh |
2,000 |
0.05% |
| Buddhist |
3,000 |
0.06% |
| Jain |
1,000 |
0.01% |
| Others |
0 |
0.00% |
Hindu population forms the biggest share in Gorakhpur, while Muslims stand next in line. Smaller faith groups are present too, but their numbers stay limited across the district.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste |
Not available |
Not available |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not available |
Not available |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
8,36,129 |
18.82% |
| Rural |
36,04,766 |
81.18% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban households |
1,36,379 |
| Rural households |
5,52,430 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work Detail |
Count |
| Total workers |
Not available |
| Male workers |
Not available |
| Female workers |
Not available |
| Main workers |
Not available |
| Marginal workers |
Not available |
| Non-workers |
Not available |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count |
Details |
| Tehsils |
7 |
Campierganj, Sadar, Sahjanwa, Chauri Chaura, Bansgaon, Khajni, Gola |
| Blocks |
19 |
|
| Nyay Panchayats |
191 |
|
| Gram Sabhas |
1,354 |
|
| Villages |
3,448 |
|
Towns and Cities in Gorakhpur
| Town / City |
Population |
| Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation |
6,73,446 |
| Gorakhpur urban agglomeration |
6,94,889 |
| Pipraich Nagar Panchayat |
Not available |
| Harsewakpur No. 2 Census Town |
Not available |
Language Spoken in Gorakhpur
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
Not available |
| Urdu |
Not available |
| Others |
Not available |
Households in Gorakhpur
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
6,88,809 |
| Urban households |
1,36,379 |
| Rural households |
5,52,430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Gorakhpur? — The district has 44,40,895 people in the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Gorakhpur? — The overall literacy rate is 70.83%.
- What is the sex ratio in Gorakhpur? — The sex ratio stands at 950 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Gorakhpur? — Hindu is the largest group, with 90.28% share.
- What is the child sex ratio of Gorakhpur? — The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1,000 boys.
- How many villages are in Gorakhpur? — Gorakhpur has 3,448 villages.
- What is the urban population of Gorakhpur? — The urban population is 8,36,129.