The Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 35,64,544 as per the 2011 Census, up from 28,93,196 in 2001, showing a strong rise over the decade. Spread across 2,905 sq km, it has a population density of 1,227 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 961 females for every 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is about 65.25%. The child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is 929 girls per 1,000 boys. Hindi is the main language spoken in the district, and most people still live in rural areas spread across many villages, with only a few small towns. The district has around 5,61,062 households in total.
Quick Overview — Kushinagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure |
| Total Population (2011) |
35,64,544 |
| Male Population (2011) |
18,18,055 |
| Female Population (2011) |
17,46,489 |
| Area |
2,905 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,227 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
961 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
929 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
65.25% |
| Total Households |
5,61,062 |
| Total Villages |
1,639 |
- Kushinagar’s population crossed 35 lakh by 2011, with a clear jump from 2001.
- The district is densely settled, with more than 1,200 people in each square kilometre.
- Sex ratio is healthier than many districts, showing closer balance between men and women.
- Most families live in rural villages, with towns playing a smaller but growing role.
Population of Kushinagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
35,64,544 |
28,93,196 |
| Male Population |
18,18,055 |
14,73,637 |
| Female Population |
17,46,489 |
14,19,559 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
23.20% |
28.23% (1991–2001) |
| Population Density |
1,227 persons/sq km |
996 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 10,06,851 | - |
| 1911 | 10,51,000 | 4.39% |
| 1921 | 9,94,000 | -5.42% |
| 1931 | 10,94,000 | 10.06% |
| 1941 | 12,26,000 | 12.08% |
| 1951 | 13,28,000 | 8.32% |
| 1961 | 15,72,000 | 18.39% |
| 1971 | 18,87,000 | 20.01% |
| 1981 | 22,87,000 | 21.21% |
| 1991 | 22,56,000 | -1.36% |
| 2001 | 28,93,196 | 28.23% |
| 2011 | 35,64,544 | 23.20% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
43,00,000 (approx.) |
| 2026 |
43,10,460 |
| 2027 |
43,42,640 |
Literacy Rate in Kushinagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
65.25% |
52.83% |
| Male Literacy |
76.68% |
66.44% |
| Female Literacy |
53.37% |
39.02% |
- Literacy in Kushinagar has improved sharply in ten years, especially among women.
- The gap between male and female literacy is still wide, but slowly getting narrower.
- Literacy levels are usually higher around towns, while many rural pockets still lag behind.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
961 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
929 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
5,68,581 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,94,523 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,74,058 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.95% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
31,84,071 |
89.30% |
| Muslim |
3,68,305 |
10.33% |
| Christian |
1,273 |
0.04% |
| Sikh |
975 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
1,103 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
220 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
222 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
2,375 |
0.07% |
Hindus form the overwhelming majority in Kushinagar, with nearly nine out of ten residents following the faith, while Muslims make up just over one‑tenth of the population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other smaller groups together account for less than one percent, but they add their own cultural threads to the district’s social fabric.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
6,61,774 |
18.56% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,095 |
0.03% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
2,91,107 |
8.16% |
| Rural Population |
32,73,437 |
91.84% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,61,062 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
12,04,602 |
| Workers as % of Population |
33.78% |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils |
4 |
| Villages |
1,639 |
| Towns |
8 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Padrauna |
District headquarters town |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Main language used in most households |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,61,062 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Kushinagar district? — Kushinagar district has a population of 35,64,544 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Kushinagar? — The overall literacy rate in Kushinagar is about 65.25%, with higher literacy among males than females.
- What is the sex ratio in Kushinagar district? — The sex ratio in Kushinagar is 961 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the child sex ratio of Kushinagar? — The child sex ratio in Kushinagar is 929 girls per 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many villages are there in Kushinagar? — There are 1,639 villages in Kushinagar district.
- What is the SC/ST population of Kushinagar? — Scheduled Castes number 6,61,774 people and Scheduled Tribes number 1,095 people in Kushinagar.
- What is the urban population of Kushinagar? — About 2,91,107 people, or 8.16% of the population, live in urban areas of Kushinagar.