Kannauj District Population 2011–2026: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio

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Kannauj district in central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 16,56,616 as per the 2011 Census, up from 13,88,923 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 19.27%. The district covers 2,093 sq km and has a population density of 792 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 879 females for every 1,000 males, and the literacy rate is about 74.01%, with male literacy at 82.36% and female literacy at 64.46%. Hindus form over four‑fifths of the population, Muslims are the main minority at about one‑sixth, and the district is predominantly rural with a smaller urban share.

Quick Overview — Kannauj Census 2011

Key Fact Figure (2011)
Total Population 16,56,616
Male Population 8,81,776
Female Population 7,74,840
Area 2,093 sq km
Population Density 792 persons/sq km
Decadal Growth (2001–2011) 19.27%
Sex Ratio 879
Overall Literacy Rate 74.01%
Male Literacy Rate 82.36%
Female Literacy Rate 64.46%
Hindu Population Share 83.05%
Muslim Population Share 16.54%
  • Kannauj’s population increased from 13,88,923 in 2001 to 16,56,616 in 2011, a decadal rise of 19.27%.
  • The district has a relatively high population density of 792 persons per sq km over its 2,093 sq km area.
  • The sex ratio of 879 and the literacy gap between men and women point to continued gender disparities.
  • Hindus form just over four‑fifths of the population, while Muslims make up about one‑sixth.

Population of Kannauj

Population Detail 2011 Value 2001 Value
Total Population 16,56,616 13,88,923
Male Population 8,81,776 7,44,170
Female Population 7,74,840 6,44,753
Decadal Growth (2001–2011) 19.27% 20.16%
Population Density 792 persons/sq km about 663 persons/sq km

Historical Population Data

Published online data for Kannauj clearly provide 2001 and 2011 census totals and the 1991–2001 decadal growth rate; earlier decade‑wise district figures are not fully listed in these sources, so only the reliably available years are shown here.

Census Year Population Decadal Growth
1991 about 11,56,000 —
2001 13,88,923 20.16%
2011 16,56,616 19.27%

Population Projections

Year Projected Population
201116,56,616
202119,80,000
202220,00,000
202320,20,000
202420,40,000
202520,60,000
202620,80,000
202721,00,000

These projections are simple trend‑based estimates for planning use and are not official census counts.

Literacy Rate in Kannauj

Literacy Detail 2011 Rate 2001 Rate (approx.)
Overall Literacy 74.01% about 60–62%
Male Literacy 82.36% around 71–72%
Female Literacy 64.46% around 47–48%
  • Kannauj’s overall literacy rate rose sharply to just over 74% by 2011, from roughly low‑60s levels in 2001.
  • Male literacy is above 82%, while female literacy is mid‑60s, showing substantial gains but a clear gender gap.
  • The male–female literacy difference is still close to 18 percentage points, although narrower than in earlier decades.

Sex Ratio and Child Population

Category Figure
Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) 879
Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) 897
Total Child Population (0–6 years) 2,69,639
Male Children (0–6 years) 1,42,284
Female Children (0–6 years) 1,27,355
Children (0–6) as % of Total Population 16.28%

Religion-wise Population

Religion Population Share of Total
Hindu 13,76,370 83.05%
Muslim 2,73,986 16.54%
Christian 1,325 0.08%
Sikh 497 0.03%
Buddhist 1,988 0.12%
Jain 621 0.04%
Other Religions 18 0.00%
Religion Not Stated 2,811 0.14%

Kannauj is a Hindu‑majority district, with just over four‑fifths of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a significant minority at about one‑sixth of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for only a small fraction. Very few people follow other religions or did not specify their religion in the census.

SC and ST Population

Caste Group Population Percentage of Total
Scheduled Caste (SC) 3,75,000 about 22.6%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) about 1,700 about 0.10%

Urban and Rural Population

Region Population Share of District
Rural Population 13,75,775 83.0%
Urban Population 2,80,841 17.0%
Household Detail Count
Total Households 2,80,928

Workforce and Occupation

Workforce Category Number of People
Total Workers 6,06,000
Male Workers 3,72,000
Female Workers 2,34,000
Main Workers 3,98,000
Marginal Workers 2,08,000
Non-Workers 10,50,000

Administrative Divisions

Administrative Unit Count
Tehsils / Sub-districts 3
Towns (statutory) 5
Villages (total) 688
Gram Panchayats —

Towns and Cities

Town / City Population (2011)
Kannauj (Nagar Palika Parishad) 84,862
Chhibramau 60,986
Tirwa and other towns combined 1,35,000

Language Spoken

Language Percentage Number of Speakers (approx.)
Hindi (incl. related mother tongues) 96.62% 15,99,000
Urdu 2.89% 47,900
Other Languages 0.49% 8,100

Households

Household Detail Count
Total Households 2,80,928

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the population of Kannauj district? — Kannauj district has a population of 16,56,616 as per the 2011 Census.
  • What is the sex ratio in Kannauj? — The sex ratio in Kannauj is 879 females for every 1,000 males.
  • What is the literacy rate of Kannauj? — The overall literacy rate is about 74.01%, with male literacy at 82.36% and female literacy at 64.46%.
  • How densely populated is Kannauj? — Kannauj has a population density of 792 persons per square kilometre.
  • Which religion has the largest following in Kannauj? — Hinduism is followed by 83.05% of residents, with Muslims forming 16.54%.
  • How many households are there in Kannauj? — There are 2,80,928 households in Kannauj district.
  • What proportion of Kannauj’s population is rural? — About 83% of the population lives in rural areas and 17% in urban areas.
  • What are the main languages spoken in Kannauj? — Hindi is spoken by about 15.99 lakh people, Urdu by about 47,900, and other languages by about 8,100 people.
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