The Kheri district (also known as Lakhimpur Kheri) of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 40,21,243 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 48,21,700 by 2025. Spread across 7,680 sq km, it has a population density of 524 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 894 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 60.56%. The child sex ratio is 921 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 76.55%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 11.46% of the population lives in urban areas, while 88.54% reside in rural parts. The district has 7,45,077 households in total.
Quick Overview — Kheri Census 2011
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Population |
40,21,243 |
| Area |
7,680 sq km |
| Population Density |
524 persons/sq km |
| Literacy Rate |
60.56% |
| Sex Ratio |
894 females per 1000 males |
Population of Kheri
| Description |
2011 Census |
2001 Census |
| Total Population |
40,21,243 |
32,07,232 |
| Male Population |
21,23,187 |
17,13,908 |
| Female Population |
18,98,056 |
14,93,324 |
| Population Growth |
25.38% |
32.57% |
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation % |
| 1901 |
9,05,158 |
- |
| 1911 |
9,59,000 |
5.97% |
| 1921 |
9,13,000 |
-4.77% |
| 1931 |
9,45,000 |
3.39% |
| 1941 |
10,24,000 |
8.42% |
| 1951 |
10,58,000 |
3.35% |
| 1961 |
12,58,000 |
18.90% |
| 1971 |
14,87,000 |
18.13% |
| 1981 |
19,53,000 |
31.35% |
| 1991 |
24,19,000 |
23.89% |
| 2001 |
32,07,232 |
32.57% |
| 2011 |
40,21,243 |
25.38% |
Kheri's projected population for 2025 is around 48,21,700 (48.22 Lakhs).
Area and Population Density
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Area |
7,680 sq km |
| Population Density (2011) |
524 persons/sq km |
| Population Density (2001) |
418 persons/sq km |
Literacy Rate in Kheri
| Literacy Category |
Rate (%) |
| Overall Literacy |
60.56% |
| Male Literacy |
69.57% |
| Female Literacy |
50.42% |
- Literacy jumped from 48.39% in 2001 to 60.56% in 2011.
- Female literacy is still 19 percentage points behind male literacy.
- Urban literacy (71.72%) is much higher than rural literacy (59.04%).
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Metric |
Value |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
894 females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
921 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
662,296 |
| Male Children (0–6) |
344,806 |
| Female Children (0–6) |
317,490 |
- Child sex ratio fell from 943 in 2001 to 921 in 2011.
- Children under 6 years make up 16.47% of total population.
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
30,78,262 |
76.55% |
| Muslim |
8,07,600 |
20.08% |
| Sikh |
94,388 |
2.35% |
| Buddhist |
18,454 |
0.46% |
| Christian |
7,502 |
0.19% |
| Jain |
487 |
0.01% |
| Others |
226 |
0.01% |
| Not Stated |
14,324 |
0.36% |
Hindus form the majority at 76.55%, while Muslims are the second-largest group at 20.08%. Sikhs make up 2.35%, and all other religions together account for less than 1%.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
10,61,782 |
26.40% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
53,375 |
1.33% |
- SC population is high at over 26% of total district population.
- ST population is small at just 53,375 people.
Urban and Rural Population
| Area Type |
Population |
Percentage |
| Urban Population |
461,035 |
11.46% |
| Rural Population |
35,60,208 |
88.54% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total Households |
7,45,077 |
Rural areas dominate Kheri with 88.54% of people living in villages, while only 11.46% reside in urban towns.
Workforce and Occupation
| Worker Category |
Count |
| Total Workers |
12,64,718 |
| Male Workers |
10,58,483 |
| Female Workers |
2,06,235 |
| Workers as % of Population |
31.45% |
- Male workers are nearly 5 times more than female workers.
- Most workers are in the rural belt.
- Non-workers mostly include women and children.
Administrative Divisions
| Division Type |
Count |
| Towns |
14 |
| Villages |
1,794 |
Towns and Cities in Kheri
| Town/City |
Population |
| Lakhimpur (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
151,993 |
| Lakhimpur (Urban Agglomeration) |
165,085 |
Language Spoken in Kheri
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (Primary) |
Not given |
Hindi is the main language spoken in Kheri district.
Households in Kheri
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total Households |
7,45,077 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Kheri? — 40,21,243 as per Census 2011, projected to reach 48,21,700 by 2025.
- What is the literacy rate of Kheri? — 60.56% overall (69.57% male, 50.42% female).
- What is the sex ratio in Kheri? — 894 females per 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Kheri? — Hindu at 76.55% of the population.
- What is the child sex ratio of Kheri? — 921 girls per 1000 boys (age 0–6).
- How many villages are in Kheri? — 1,794 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Kheri? — SC: 10,61,782 (26.40%), ST: 53,375 (1.33%).
- What is the urban population of Kheri? — 461,035 people (11.46% of total).