The Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 4,092,845 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 50,34,000 by 2025. Spread across 5,986 sq km, it has a population density of 684 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 868 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 64.57%. The child sex ratio is 899 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 85.71%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 13.24% of the population lives in urban areas, while 86.76% reside in rural parts. The district has 7,30,442 households in total.
Quick Overview — Hardoi Census 2011
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Population |
4,092,845 |
| Area |
5,986 sq km |
| Population Density |
684 persons/sq km |
| Literacy Rate |
64.57% |
| Sex Ratio |
868 females per 1000 males |
Population of Hardoi
| Description |
2011 Census |
2001 Census |
| Total Population |
4,092,845 |
3,398,306 |
| Male Population |
2,191,442 |
1,842,698 |
| Female Population |
1,901,403 |
1,555,608 |
| Population Growth |
20.44% |
23.71% |
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation % |
| 1901 |
10,92,236 |
- |
| 1911 |
11,21,000 |
2.59% |
| 1921 |
10,84,000 |
-3.29% |
| 1931 |
11,27,000 |
3.97% |
| 1941 |
12,39,000 |
9.97% |
| 1951 |
13,62,000 |
9.88% |
| 1961 |
15,73,000 |
15.54% |
| 1971 |
18,50,000 |
17.57% |
| 1981 |
22,75,000 |
23.00% |
| 1991 |
27,47,000 |
20.75% |
| 2001 |
33,98,306 |
23.71% |
| 2011 |
40,92,845 |
20.44% |
Hardoi's projected population for 2025 is around 50,34,000 (50.34 Lakhs).
Area and Population Density
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Area |
5,986 sq km |
| Population Density (2011) |
684 persons/sq km |
| Population Density (2001) |
568 persons/sq km |
Literacy Rate in Hardoi
| Literacy Category |
Rate (%) |
| Overall Literacy |
64.57% |
| Male Literacy |
74.39% |
| Female Literacy |
53.19% |
- Literacy improved significantly from 51.88% in 2001 to 64.57% in 2011.
- Female literacy still trails male literacy by over 21 percentage points.
- Rural literacy (63.40%) is lower than urban literacy (72.01%).
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Metric |
Value |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
868 females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
899 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
652,496 |
| Male Children (0–6) |
343,617 |
| Female Children (0–6) |
308,879 |
- Child sex ratio dropped from 914 in 2001 to 899 in 2011.
- Children under 6 years form 15.94% of total population.
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
35,08,131 |
85.71% |
| Muslim |
5,56,219 |
13.59% |
| Buddhist |
6,671 |
0.16% |
| Christian |
5,822 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
5,688 |
0.14% |
| Jain |
446 |
0.01% |
| Others |
98 |
0.00% |
| Not Stated |
9,770 |
0.24% |
Hindus make up the vast majority of Hardoi's population at 85.71%, while Muslims form the second-largest group at 13.59%. All other religions together account for less than 1% of the district.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
12,74,505 |
31.14% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
349 |
0.01% |
- SC population is very high at over 31% of total district population.
- ST population is minimal at just 349 people.
Urban and Rural Population
| Area Type |
Population |
Percentage |
| Urban Population |
541,806 |
13.24% |
| Rural Population |
35,51,039 |
86.76% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban Households |
Not given |
| Rural Households |
Not given |
| Total Households |
7,30,442 |
Most of Hardoi's people live in rural villages — over 86% — while only about 13% reside in urban areas.
Workforce and Occupation
| Worker Category |
Count |
| Total Workers |
13,18,946 |
| Male Workers |
10,91,952 |
| Female Workers |
2,26,994 |
| Workers as % of Population |
32.23% |
- Most workers are in the rural belt.
- Male workers outnumber female workers by nearly 5 times.
- Non-workers largely include women and children.
Administrative Divisions
| Division Type |
Count |
| Towns |
13 |
| Villages |
2,070 |
Towns and Cities in Hardoi
| Town/City |
Population |
| Hardoi (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
126,851 |
| Hardoi (Urban Agglomeration) |
197,029 |
Language Spoken in Hardoi
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (Primary) |
Not given |
Hindi is the main language spoken in Hardoi district.
Households in Hardoi
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total Households |
7,30,442 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Hardoi? — 4,092,845 as per Census 2011, projected to reach 50,34,000 by 2025.
- What is the literacy rate of Hardoi? — 64.57% overall (74.39% male, 53.19% female).
- What is the sex ratio in Hardoi? — 868 females per 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Hardoi? — Hindu at 85.71% of the population.
- What is the child sex ratio of Hardoi? — 899 girls per 1000 boys (age 0–6).
- How many villages are in Hardoi? — 2,070 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Hardoi? — SC: 12,74,505 (31.14%), ST: 349 (0.01%).
- What is the urban population of Hardoi? — 541,806 people (13.24% of total).