Hamirpur district in the Bundelkhand region of southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 11,04,285 as per the 2011 Census, up from 10,43,724 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 5.80%. The district covers 1,118 sq km and has a population density of 988 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 861 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 886, and the total literacy rate is 68.77%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 55.95%. Hindus form 91.46% of the population, Muslims 8.26%, and roughly one‑sixth of residents live in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Hamirpur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
11,04,285 |
| Male Population |
5,93,537 |
| Female Population |
5,10,748 |
| Area |
1,118 sq km |
| Population Density |
988 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
5.80% |
| Sex Ratio |
861 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
886 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
68.77% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
79.76% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
55.95% |
| Total Households |
1,94,343 |
- Hamirpur’s population increased from 10,43,724 in 2001 to 11,04,285 in 2011, a modest decadal growth of 5.80%.
- The district occupies 1,118 sq km and has a population density of 988 persons per sq km.
- The overall literacy rate is 68.77%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 55.95%.
- Hindus form 91.46% of the population and Muslims 8.26%, while urban residents make up about 18% of the total population.
Population of Hamirpur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
11,04,285 |
10,43,724 |
| Male Population |
5,93,537 |
5,63,801 |
| Female Population |
5,10,748 |
4,79,923 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
5.80% |
17.85% |
| Population Density |
988 persons/sq km |
933 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
8,85,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
10,43,724 |
17.85% |
| 2011 |
11,04,285 |
5.80% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 11,04,285 |
| 2021 | 11,80,000 |
| 2022 | 11,88,000 |
| 2023 | 11,96,000 |
| 2024 | 12,04,000 |
| 2025 | 12,12,000 |
| 2026 | 12,20,000 |
| 2027 | 12,28,000 |
Literacy Rate in Hamirpur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
68.77% |
61.16% |
| Male Literacy |
79.76% |
73.16% |
| Female Literacy |
55.95% |
47.82% |
- Overall literacy increased from 61.16% in 2001 to 68.77% in 2011.
- Male literacy rose to 79.76%, while female literacy reached 55.95%.
- The literacy gap between males and females narrowed slightly but remained above 23 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
861 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
886 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
1,48,908 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
79,050 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
69,858 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
13.49% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
10,10,014 |
91.46% |
| Muslim |
91,269 |
8.26% |
| Christian |
814 |
0.07% |
| Sikh |
196 |
0.02% |
| Buddhist |
74 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
41 |
0.00% |
| Other Religions |
273 |
0.02% |
| Religion Not Stated |
1,604 |
0.15% |
Hamirpur is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus constituting 91.46% of the population. Muslims form the main minority at 8.26%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for only a small fraction of residents. Very few people follow other religions or did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
2,57,000 |
23.3% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
3,000 |
0.3% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
9,07,590 |
82.20% |
| Urban Population |
1,96,695 |
17.80% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,94,343 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
4,18,000 |
| Male Workers |
2,60,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,58,000 |
| Main Workers |
2,80,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,38,000 |
| Non-Workers |
6,86,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
4 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
6 |
| Villages (total) |
627 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Hamirpur (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
35,475 |
| Rath |
65,056 |
| Sumerpur |
25,927 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. Bundeli and local dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
about 3–4% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,94,343 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Hamirpur district? — Hamirpur district has a population of 11,04,285 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Hamirpur? — The sex ratio in Hamirpur is 861 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Hamirpur? — The overall literacy rate is 68.77%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 55.95%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Hamirpur? — There are 1,48,908 children aged 0–6 years, forming 13.49% of the population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Hamirpur? — Hinduism is followed by 91.46% of residents, and Muslims form 8.26%.
- How many households are there in Hamirpur? — There are 1,94,343 households in Hamirpur district.
- What proportion of Hamirpur’s population is rural? — About 82.20% of the population lives in rural areas and 17.80% in urban areas.
- How many tehsils are there in Hamirpur? — There are 4 tehsils and 6 towns in Hamirpur district.