Lalitpur district in the Bundelkhand region of southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 12,21,592 as per the 2011 Census, up from 9,77,734 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 24.94%. The district administers 5,039 sq km and has a relatively low population density of 242 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 906 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 918, and the total literacy rate is 63.52%, with male literacy at 74.98% and female literacy at 50.84%. Hindus form over 95% of the population, Muslims are a small minority at under 3%, and urban areas account for only a modest share of the district’s population.
Quick Overview — Lalitpur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
12,21,592 |
| Male Population |
6,41,011 |
| Female Population |
5,80,581 |
| Area |
5,039 sq km |
| Population Density |
242 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
24.94% |
| Sex Ratio |
906 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
918 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
63.52% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
74.98% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
50.84% |
| Total Households |
2,22,094 |
- Lalitpur’s population rose from 9,77,734 in 2001 to 12,21,592 in 2011, a strong decadal growth of 24.94%.
- The district has a large geographical area of 5,039 sq km but a low density of 242 persons per sq km.
- The overall literacy rate is 63.52%, with a marked gender gap between male (74.98%) and female (50.84%) literacy.
- Hindus constitute 95.27% of the population, while Muslims account for 2.76% and Jains 1.67%.
Population of Lalitpur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
12,21,592 |
9,77,734 |
| Male Population |
6,41,011 |
5,19,413 |
| Female Population |
5,80,581 |
4,58,321 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
24.94% |
30.01% |
| Population Density |
242 persons/sq km |
194 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
7,51,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
9,77,734 |
30.01% |
| 2011 |
12,21,592 |
24.94% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 12,21,592 |
| 2021 | 15,30,000 |
| 2022 | 15,50,000 |
| 2023 | 15,70,000 |
| 2024 | 15,90,000 |
| 2025 | 16,10,000 |
| 2026 | 16,30,000 |
| 2027 | 16,50,000 |
Literacy Rate in Lalitpur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
63.52% |
49.46% |
| Male Literacy |
74.98% |
63.81% |
| Female Literacy |
50.84% |
32.97% |
- Overall literacy in Lalitpur rose sharply from 49.46% in 2001 to 63.52% in 2011.
- Male literacy increased to 74.98%, while female literacy improved to 50.84%, more than a 17‑point jump over the decade.
- Despite gains, the male–female literacy gap remained large at about 24 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
906 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
918 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,01,547 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,05,092 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
96,455 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
16.49% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
11,63,430 |
95.27% |
| Muslim |
33,704 |
2.76% |
| Christian |
1,344 |
0.11% |
| Sikh |
977 |
0.08% |
| Buddhist |
122 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
20,400 |
1.67% |
| Other Religions |
0 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
1,615 |
0.10% |
Lalitpur is overwhelmingly Hindu, with 95.27% of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a small minority at 2.76%, while Jains have a noticeable presence at 1.67% of the population. Christians, Sikhs and Buddhists together account for well under 1%, and only a tiny proportion of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
2,92,476 |
23.94% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
4,050 |
0.33% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
10,43,553 |
85.43% |
| Urban Population |
1,78,039 |
14.57% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,22,094 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
5,33,000 |
| Male Workers |
3,29,000 |
| Female Workers |
2,04,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,60,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,73,000 |
| Non-Workers |
6,88,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
4 |
| Villages (total) |
691 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Lalitpur (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,33,305 |
| Talbehat |
14,176 |
| Pali |
11,683 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. Bundeli and related dialects) |
over 96% |
| Urdu |
around 2–3% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,22,094 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Lalitpur district? — Lalitpur district has a population of 12,21,592 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Lalitpur? — The sex ratio in Lalitpur is 906 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Lalitpur? — The overall literacy rate is 63.52%, with male literacy at 74.98% and female literacy at 50.84%.
- How densely populated is Lalitpur? — The population density is 242 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Lalitpur? — Hinduism is followed by 95.27% of residents, with Muslims forming 2.76% and Jains 1.67%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Lalitpur? — There are 2,01,547 children in the 0–6 age group, about 16.49% of the population.
- What proportion of Lalitpur’s population is rural? — About 85.43% of the population lives in rural areas and 14.57% in urban areas.
- How many households are there in Lalitpur? — There are 2,22,094 households in Lalitpur district.