The Kanpur Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 4,581,268 in the 2011 Census and is projected to touch around 5,080,000 by 2025. Spread across 3,155 sq km, it has a population density of 1,452 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 862 females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 79.65%. The child sex ratio is 873 girls per 1,000 boys, Hindu is the largest religious group at 82.78%, and the main language is not listed in the source. About 65.83% of the population lives in urban areas, while 34.17% reside in rural parts. The district has 293,376 households in total.
Quick Overview — Kanpur Nagar Census 2011
| Fact |
Details |
| District |
Kanpur Nagar |
| State |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Total population |
4,581,268 |
| Sex ratio |
862 females per 1,000 males |
| Literacy rate |
79.65% |
Population of Kanpur Nagar
| Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 2011 |
4,581,268 |
2,459,806 |
2,121,462 |
| 2001 |
4,167,999 |
2,247,216 |
1,920,783 |
| Population growth rate |
9.92% |
Decadal growth |
| 2025 projected population |
5,080,000 |
Projected |
| Year |
Projected Population |
In Lakhs |
| 2011 |
4,581,268 |
45.81 Lakhs |
| 2021 |
4,960,000 |
49.67 Lakhs |
| 2022 |
5,000,000 |
50.03 Lakhs |
| 2023 |
5,030,000 |
50.33 Lakhs |
| 2024 |
5,050,000 |
50.59 Lakhs |
| 2025 |
5,080,000 |
50.82 Lakhs |
Area and Population Density
| Item |
Value |
| Total area |
3,155 sq km |
| Population density |
1,452 persons per sq km |
| Density rank |
Not listed |
Literacy Rate in Kanpur Nagar
| Category |
Rate |
| Overall literacy |
79.65% |
| Male literacy |
83.62% |
| Female literacy |
75.05% |
- Literacy is fairly high in this district.
- Male literacy stays ahead of female literacy.
- The gap is visible, but not too wide.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Item |
Value |
| Overall sex ratio |
862 females per 1,000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
873 girls per 1,000 boys |
| Child population (0–6) |
509,924 |
| Male children |
272,268 |
| Female children |
237,656 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
3,792,174 |
82.78% |
| Muslim |
720,660 |
15.73% |
| Christian |
15,751 |
0.34% |
| Sikh |
29,676 |
0.65% |
| Buddhist |
2,733 |
0.06% |
| Jain |
5,710 |
0.12% |
| Other religions |
589 |
0.01% |
Hindu community forms the biggest share in Kanpur Nagar, while Muslim population also has a strong presence. Smaller groups like Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist and others together make up a limited portion of the district population.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| SC |
817,000 |
Not listed |
| ST |
3,750 |
Not listed |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Percentage |
| Urban |
3,015,645 |
65.83% |
| Rural |
1,565,623 |
34.17% |
| Household type |
Count |
| Urban households |
Not listed |
| Rural households |
Not listed |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work category |
Count |
| Total workers |
1,572,232 |
| Male workers |
1,299,871 |
| Female workers |
272,361 |
| Main workers |
Not listed |
| Marginal workers |
Not listed |
| Non-workers |
Not listed |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Details |
| Sub-districts / tehsils |
Sadar, Ghatampur, Narwal, Bilhaur |
| Villages count |
1,003 |
| Gram panchayats |
Not listed |
Towns and Cities in Kanpur Nagar
| Town / City |
Population |
| Kanpur (Urban Agglomeration) |
2,920,496 |
| Kanpur (Municipal Corporation) |
2,765,348 |
| Kanpur Cantonment |
108,534 |
Language Spoken in Kanpur Nagar
| Language |
Percentage |
| Not listed |
Not listed |
Households in Kanpur Nagar
| Household type |
Count |
| Total households |
293,376 |
| Urban households |
Not listed |
| Rural households |
Not listed |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Kanpur Nagar? — The district population is 4,581,268.
- What is the literacy rate of Kanpur Nagar? — The literacy rate stands at 79.65%.
- What is the sex ratio in Kanpur Nagar? — The sex ratio is 862 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Kanpur Nagar? — Hindu is the largest religious group at 82.78%.
- What is the child sex ratio of Kanpur Nagar? — The child sex ratio is 873 girls per 1,000 boys.
- How many villages are in Kanpur Nagar? — The district has 1,003 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Kanpur Nagar? — SC population is 817,000 and ST population is 3,750.
- What is the urban population of Kanpur Nagar? — The urban population is 3,015,645.