Kaushambi district in central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 15,99,596 as per the 2011 Census, up from 13,11,581 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 21.96%. The district covers 1,990 sq km and has a population density of 804 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 908 females for every 1,000 males, and the total literacy rate is 61.30%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 48.60%. Hindus form the overwhelming majority at about 85.80%, Muslims are the main minority at 13.78%, and the district is predominantly rural.
Quick Overview — Kaushambi Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
15,99,596 |
| Male Population |
8,38,156 |
| Female Population |
7,61,440 |
| Area |
1,990 sq km |
| Population Density |
804 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
21.96% |
| Sex Ratio |
908 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
61.30% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
72.80% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
48.60% |
| Hindu Population Share |
85.80% |
| Muslim Population Share |
13.78% |
- Kaushambi’s population increased from 13,11,581 in 2001 to 15,99,596 in 2011, a decadal growth of 21.96%.
- The district has a moderately high population density of 804 persons per sq km over 1,990 sq km.
- The literacy rate is 61.30%, with a large gender gap between male (72.80%) and female (48.60%) literacy.
- Hindus constitute more than five‑sixths of the population, while Muslims form the main minority.
Population of Kaushambi
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
15,99,596 |
13,11,581 |
| Male Population |
8,38,156 |
7,01,390 |
| Female Population |
7,61,440 |
6,10,191 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
21.96% |
22.46% |
| Population Density |
804 persons/sq km |
659 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
Online district‑level sources clearly provide 2001 and 2011 figures and the 1991–2001 growth rate for Kaushambi; earlier decade‑wise data are not fully shown, so only these census years are included below.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
about 10,71,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
13,11,581 |
22.46% |
| 2011 |
15,99,596 |
21.96% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 15,99,596 |
| 2021 | 19,50,000 |
| 2022 | 19,80,000 |
| 2023 | 20,10,000 |
| 2024 | 20,40,000 |
| 2025 | 20,60,000 |
| 2026 | 20,80,000 |
| 2027 | 21,00,000 |
These figures are simple trend‑based projections derived from recent growth and are for indicative use only, not official census counts.
Literacy Rate in Kaushambi
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
61.30% |
about 52–53% |
| Male Literacy |
72.80% |
around 64–65% |
| Female Literacy |
48.60% |
around 39–40% |
- Overall literacy in Kaushambi improved to 61.30% in 2011, up by roughly 9 percentage points since 2001.
- Male literacy at 72.80% is much higher than female literacy at 48.60%.
- The male–female literacy gap remains large, at more than 24 percentage points.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
908 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
923 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,88,185 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,49,839 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,38,346 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
18.01% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
13,72,003 |
85.80% |
| Muslim |
2,20,431 |
13.78% |
| Christian |
2,267 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
480 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
616 |
0.04% |
| Jain |
485 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
46 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
2,268 |
0.18% |
Kaushambi is a Hindu‑majority district, with nearly 86% of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a sizeable minority at about 13.78%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together make up less than 1% of the population. Only a very small proportion of people follow other religions or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
5,88,655 |
about 36.8% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
147 |
0.01% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
14,43,824 |
90.28% |
| Urban Population |
1,55,772 |
9.72% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,67,159 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
5,40,000 |
| Male Workers |
3,37,000 |
| Female Workers |
2,03,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,39,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
2,01,000 |
| Non-Workers |
10,59,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
3 |
| Villages (total) |
868 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Manjhanpur (Nagar Panchayat) |
16,457 |
| Sirathu |
19,208 |
| Other urban areas combined |
1,20,107 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. local dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
small minority share |
| Other Languages |
very small fractions |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,67,159 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Kaushambi district? — Kaushambi district has a population of 15,99,596 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Kaushambi? — The sex ratio in Kaushambi is 908 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Kaushambi? — The overall literacy rate is 61.30%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 48.60%.
- How densely populated is Kaushambi? — Kaushambi has a population density of 804 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Kaushambi? — Hinduism is followed by 85.80% of residents, with Muslims forming 13.78%.
- How many households are there in Kaushambi? — There are 2,67,159 households in Kaushambi district.
- What proportion of Kaushambi’s population is rural? — About 90.28% of the population lives in rural areas and 9.72% in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Kaushambi? — Hindi is the dominant language, with smaller numbers speaking Urdu and other languages.