Kanshiram Nagar district (now known as Kasganj) in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 14,36,719 as per the 2011 Census, up from 12,28,705 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 16.93%. The district covers 1,955 sq km and has a population density of 735 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 880 females for every 1,000 males, and the effective literacy rate is 62.25%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 52.96%. Hindus form the large majority at 84.32%, Muslims are the main minority at 14.88%, and nearly four‑fifths of residents live in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Kanshiram Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
14,36,719 |
| Male Population |
7,64,165 |
| Female Population |
6,72,554 |
| Area |
1,955 sq km |
| Population Density |
735 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.93% |
| Sex Ratio |
880 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
62.25% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
70.69% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
52.96% |
| Hindu Population Share |
84.32% |
| Muslim Population Share |
14.88% |
- Kanshiram Nagar’s population rose from 12,28,705 in 2001 to 14,36,719 in 2011, a decadal increase of 16.93%.
- The district covers 1,955 sq km and has a population density of 735 persons per sq km.
- The effective literacy rate is 62.25%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 52.96%.
- Hindus make up 84.32% of the population and Muslims 14.88%, with the rest belonging to smaller religious groups.
Population of Kanshiram Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
14,36,719 |
12,28,705 |
| Male Population |
7,64,165 |
6,64,524 |
| Female Population |
6,72,554 |
5,64,181 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.93% |
23.95% |
| Population Density |
735 persons/sq km |
628 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
9,91,339 |
— |
| 2001 |
12,28,705 |
23.95% |
| 2011 |
14,36,719 |
16.93% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 14,36,719 |
| 2021 | 16,40,000 |
| 2022 | 16,60,000 |
| 2023 | 16,80,000 |
| 2024 | 17,00,000 |
| 2025 | 17,20,000 |
| 2026 | 17,40,000 |
| 2027 | 17,60,000 |
Literacy Rate in Kanshiram Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
62.25% |
52.60% |
| Male Literacy |
70.69% |
63.11% |
| Female Literacy |
52.96% |
41.38% |
- Overall literacy increased from 52.60% in 2001 to 62.25% in 2011.
- Male literacy rose to 70.69%, while female literacy reached 52.96%.
- The male–female literacy gap narrowed but still remained above 17 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
880 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
875 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,48,286 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,32,504 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,15,782 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
17.28% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
12,11,207 |
84.32% |
| Muslim |
2,13,816 |
14.88% |
| Christian |
2,081 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
2,328 |
0.16% |
| Buddhist |
3,923 |
0.27% |
| Jain |
294 |
0.02% |
| Other Religions |
145 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
2,925 |
0.20% |
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
3,10,576 |
21.62% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
587 |
0.04% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
11,32,308 |
78.85% |
| Urban Population |
3,04,411 |
21.15% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,38,040 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
4,73,214 |
| Male Workers |
2,99,401 |
| Female Workers |
1,73,813 |
| Main Workers |
3,14,861 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,58,353 |
| Non-Workers |
9,63,505 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
11 |
| Villages (total) |
715 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Kasganj (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,01,241 |
| Soron |
26,401 |
| Sahawar |
24,457 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. local dialects) |
91.61% |
| Urdu |
7.77% |
| Other Languages |
0.62% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,38,040 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Kanshiram Nagar district? — The district has a population of 14,36,719 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Kanshiram Nagar? — The overall sex ratio is 880 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Kanshiram Nagar? — The overall literacy rate is 62.25%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 52.96%.
- How densely populated is Kanshiram Nagar? — The population density is 735 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Kanshiram Nagar? — Hinduism is followed by 84.32% of residents, with Muslims forming 14.88%.
- How many households are there in Kanshiram Nagar? — There are 2,38,040 households in the district.
- What proportion of Kanshiram Nagar’s population is rural? — 78.85% of the population lives in rural areas and 21.15% in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Kanshiram Nagar? — Hindi is spoken by 91.61% of people, Urdu by 7.77%, and other languages by 0.62%.