Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 44,94,204 in the 2011 Census, and the estimate for 2025 stands at 52,39,000. Spread over 4,038 sq km, the district records a population density of 1,113 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is 1,024 females per 1,000 males, while the literacy rate is 71.55%. The child sex ratio is 918 girls per 1,000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 88.59%, and Hindi is the main language spoken here. About 7.71% of the people live in urban areas, while 92.29% stay in rural parts. The district has 6,63,513 households in total.
Quick Overview — Jaunpur Census 2011
| Key Point |
Figure |
| Total population |
44,94,204 |
| Male population |
22,20,465 |
| Female population |
22,73,739 |
| Sex ratio |
1,024 |
| Literacy rate |
71.55% |
Population of Jaunpur
| Population Detail |
Figure |
| Total population |
44,94,204 |
| Male population |
22,20,465 |
| Female population |
22,73,739 |
| Decadal growth rate |
14.89% |
| Population density |
1,113 persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 |
12,01,667 |
5,89,000 |
6,12,000 |
| 1911 |
11,55,245 |
5,75,000 |
5,80,000 |
| 1921 |
11,53,634 |
5,74,000 |
5,80,000 |
| 1931 |
12,34,367 |
6,12,000 |
6,22,000 |
| 1941 |
13,85,080 |
6,81,000 |
7,04,000 |
| 1951 |
15,15,000 |
7,49,000 |
7,66,000 |
| 1961 |
17,27,000 |
8,38,000 |
8,89,000 |
| 1971 |
20,05,000 |
9,97,000 |
10,08,000 |
| 1981 |
25,33,000 |
12,61,000 |
12,72,000 |
| 1991 |
32,15,000 |
16,12,000 |
16,02,000 |
| 2001 |
39,11,679 |
19,41,903 |
19,69,776 |
| 2011 |
44,94,204 |
22,20,465 |
22,73,739 |
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2025 |
52,39,000 |
Area and Population Density
| Detail |
Figure |
| Total area |
4,038 sq km |
| Population density |
1,113 persons per sq km |
| Density rank |
Not given |
Literacy Rate in Jaunpur
| Category |
Literacy Rate |
| Overall |
71.55% |
| Male |
83.8% |
| Female |
59.81% |
- Male literacy is clearly higher than female literacy.
- Rural literacy stays close to the district average.
- Urban literacy is stronger than rural literacy.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Indicator |
Figure |
| Overall sex ratio |
1,024 |
| Child sex ratio |
918 |
| Total child population (0–6) |
6,76,216 |
| Male children |
3,52,561 |
| Female children |
3,23,655 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
39,81,502 |
88.59% |
| Muslim |
4,83,750 |
10.76% |
| Christian |
4,947 |
0.11% |
| Sikh |
1,286 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
7,898 |
0.18% |
| Jain |
349 |
0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions |
114 |
0% |
| Religion not stated |
14,358 |
0.32% |
Jaunpur has a clear Hindu majority, while Muslim population forms the second largest group. Smaller religious communities also have a presence, though in low numbers.
SC and ST Population
| Group |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes |
9,90,345 |
22.04% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
4,736 |
0.11% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Share |
Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
3,46,580 |
7.71% |
934 |
| Rural |
41,47,624 |
92.29% |
1,032 |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban households |
Not given |
| Rural households |
Not given |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work Category |
Count |
| Total workers |
14,37,375 |
| Male workers |
9,34,157 |
| Female workers |
5,03,218 |
| Main workers |
Not given |
| Marginal workers |
Not given |
| Non-workers |
Not given |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count / List |
| Sub-districts / Tahsils |
6 |
| Towns |
13 |
| Villages |
3,381 |
| Gram Panchayats |
Not given |
Towns and Cities in Jaunpur
| Town / City |
Population |
| Jaunpur (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,80,362 |
Language Spoken in Jaunpur
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
98.00% |
| Urdu |
1.94% |
| Bengali |
0.03% |
Households in Jaunpur
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
6,63,513 |
| Urban households |
Not given |
| Rural households |
Not given |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Jaunpur? — It is 44,94,204.
- What is the literacy rate of Jaunpur? — The literacy rate is 71.55%.
- What is the sex ratio in Jaunpur? — The sex ratio is 1,024 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Jaunpur? — Hindu is the largest group with 88.59%.
- What is the child sex ratio of Jaunpur? — The child sex ratio is 918 girls per 1,000 boys.
- How many villages are in Jaunpur? — There are 3,381 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Jaunpur? — SC population is 9,90,345 and ST population is 4,736.
- What is the urban population of Jaunpur? — The urban population is 3,46,580.