Jhansi district in southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 19,98,603 as per the 2011 Census, up from 17,44,931 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 14.54%. The district covers 5,024 sq km and has a population density of 398 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 890 females for every 1,000 males, while about 41.7% of residents live in urban areas, reflecting strong urbanisation around Jhansi city. The overall literacy rate is 75.05%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 63.49%, making Jhansi one of the more literate districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Quick Overview — Jhansi Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
19,98,603 |
| Male Population |
10,57,436 |
| Female Population |
9,41,167 |
| Area |
5,024 sq km |
| Population Density |
398 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
890 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
75.05% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
85.38% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
63.49% |
| Urban Population Share |
41.70% |
| Rural Population Share |
58.30% |
| Total Households |
3,67,779 |
- Jhansi’s population grew by about 14.54% between 2001 and 2011, reaching nearly 20 lakh residents.
- The district has moderate density, with just under 400 people per square kilometre.
- The sex ratio of 890 indicates a continuing gender imbalance despite relatively high literacy.
- With a literacy rate above 75%, Jhansi ranks among the more educated districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Population of Jhansi
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
19,98,603 |
17,44,931 |
| Male Population |
10,57,436 |
9,32,818 |
| Female Population |
9,41,167 |
8,12,113 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
14.54% |
— |
| Population Density |
398 persons/sq km |
347 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 8,20,000 | 5.13% |
| 1921 | about 7,90,000 | -3.66% |
| 1931 | about 9,00,000 | 13.92% |
| 1941 | about 10,20,000 | 13.33% |
| 1951 | about 11,50,000 | 12.75% |
| 1961 | about 12,90,000 | 12.17% |
| 1971 | about 14,40,000 | 11.63% |
| 1981 | about 15,90,000 | 10.42% |
| 1991 | about 16,80,000 | 5.66% |
| 2001 | 17,44,931 | 3.86% |
| 2011 | 19,98,603 | 14.54% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
22,80,000 |
| 2026 |
23,30,000 |
| 2027 |
23,80,000 |
Literacy Rate in Jhansi
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
75.05% |
about 68–69% |
| Male Literacy |
85.38% |
around 79–80% |
| Female Literacy |
63.49% |
around 56–57% |
- Jhansi’s overall literacy rose by several percentage points between 2001 and 2011, consolidating its relatively strong educational profile.
- The male–female literacy gap has narrowed but still stands at around 22 percentage points.
- Urban Jhansi shows particularly high literacy, while rural pockets lag behind the district average.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
890 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 900 (approx.) |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 2,60,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,37,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,23,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 13% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 17,10,000 |
about 85–86% |
| Muslim |
about 2,30,000 |
about 11–12% |
| Christian |
about 7,000 |
0.35% |
| Sikh |
about 4,000 |
0.20% |
| Buddhist |
about 2,000 |
0.10% |
| Jain |
about 3,000 |
0.15% |
| Other Religions |
about 500 |
0.03% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 5,000 |
0.25% |
Jhansi is a Hindu‑majority district, with roughly five‑sixths of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the largest minority at just over one‑tenth of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other faiths together account for only a small fraction. A small share of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,50,000 |
around 22–23% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
around 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 11,66,000 |
58.30% |
| Urban Population |
about 8,32,000 |
41.70% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,67,779 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 7,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,80,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,70,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 5,40,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,10,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 12,50,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
8 |
| Nagar Palika Parishad |
5 |
| Nagar Panchayat |
7 |
| Gram Panchayats |
452 |
| Villages |
839 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Jhansi |
District headquarters and major urban centre |
| Moth, Garautha, Mauranipur and others |
Smaller towns and Nagar Palika / Nagar Panchayat areas in the district |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
about 95.35% (principal language) |
| Bundeli |
about 3.36% (regional language of Bundelkhand) |
| Other Languages |
small fractions, including Urdu and other local tongues |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,67,779 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Jhansi district? — Jhansi district has a population of 19,98,603 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Jhansi? — The sex ratio in Jhansi is 890 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Jhansi? — The overall literacy rate is 75.05%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 63.49%.
- How urbanised is Jhansi district? — About 41.70% of Jhansi’s population lives in urban areas and 58.30% in rural areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Jhansi? — Hinduism is the majority religion, with Muslims as the largest minority community.
- How many tehsils are there in Jhansi district? — Jhansi district has 5 tehsils.
- How many villages are there in Jhansi? — There are 839 villages in Jhansi district.
- What are the main languages spoken in Jhansi? — Hindi is the main language, with Bundeli spoken by a smaller share of residents.