The Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 45,89,838 in the 2011 Census, and the estimate for 2025 is around 59,38,000. Spread across 2,528 sq km, it has a population density of 1,816 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 917 females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 77.29%. The child sex ratio is 915 girls per 1,000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 77.08%, and Hindi is the main language spoken here. About 66.21% of the population lives in urban areas, while 33.79% reside in rural parts. The district has 8,60,703 households in total.
Quick Overview — Lucknow Census 2011
| Key Point |
Details |
| District |
Lucknow |
| State |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Population |
45,89,838 |
| Sex Ratio |
917 |
| Literacy Rate |
77.29% |
Population of Lucknow
| Measure |
Count |
| Total population |
45,89,838 |
| Male population |
23,94,476 |
| Female population |
21,95,362 |
| Population growth rate |
25.82% |
| Population density |
1,816 persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 |
7,93,241 |
4,15,000 |
3,78,000 |
| 1911 |
7,64,000 |
4,12,000 |
3,53,000 |
| 1921 |
7,24,000 |
3,93,000 |
3,32,000 |
| 1931 |
7,87,000 |
4,33,000 |
3,55,000 |
| 1941 |
9,50,000 |
5,22,000 |
4,28,000 |
| 1951 |
11,28,000 |
6,12,000 |
5,16,000 |
| 1961 |
13,39,000 |
7,28,000 |
6,11,000 |
| 1971 |
16,18,000 |
8,79,000 |
7,39,000 |
| 1981 |
20,15,000 |
10,91,000 |
9,24,000 |
| 1991 |
27,63,000 |
14,81,000 |
12,82,000 |
| 2001 |
36,48,000 |
19,32,317 |
17,15,517 |
| 2011 |
45,89,838 |
23,94,476 |
21,95,362 |
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2025 |
59,38,000 |
Area and Population Density
| Measure |
Value |
Rank |
| Total area |
2,528 sq km |
— |
| Population density |
1,816 persons per sq km |
— |
Literacy Rate in Lucknow
| Category |
Literacy Rate |
| Overall |
77.29% |
| Male |
82.56% |
| Female |
71.54% |
- Female literacy is lower than male literacy.
- Urban areas show stronger literacy levels than rural parts.
- The district stands above the national average in literacy.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Measure |
Value |
| Overall sex ratio |
917 |
| Child sex ratio |
915 |
| Total child population (0–6) |
5,43,641 |
| Male children |
2,83,952 |
| Female children |
2,59,689 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
35,37,787 |
77.08% |
| Muslim |
9,85,070 |
21.46% |
| Sikh |
23,883 |
0.52% |
| Christian |
20,493 |
0.45% |
| Jain |
4,975 |
0.11% |
| Buddhist |
3,877 |
0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions |
504 |
0.01% |
Lucknow has a clear Hindu majority, while Muslims form the second largest group. Smaller communities like Sikhs, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists also add to the district’s social mix.
SC and ST Population
| Group |
Population |
Percentage |
| SC |
9,48,294 |
20.66% |
| ST |
7,506 |
0.16% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
30,38,996 |
66.21% |
| Rural |
15,50,842 |
33.79% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
8,60,703 |
Lucknow leans strongly towards urban settlement, and the city side carries most of the district’s population load. Rural pockets still remain important, especially in the outer belt.
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Type |
Count |
| Total workers |
15,42,806 |
| Male workers |
12,26,399 |
| Female workers |
3,16,407 |
| Main workers |
Not given |
| Marginal workers |
Not given |
| Non-workers |
Not given |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count |
| Sub-districts / tehsils |
4 |
| Towns |
12 |
| Villages |
807 |
| Gram panchayats |
Not given |
Towns and Cities in Lucknow
| Town / City |
Population |
| Lucknow (Urban Agglomeration) |
29,02,920 |
| Lucknow (Municipal Corporation) |
28,17,105 |
Language Spoken in Lucknow
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
Not given |
| Urdu |
Not given |
| Other languages |
Not given |
Households in Lucknow
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
8,60,703 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Lucknow? — The district population is 45,89,838.
- What is the literacy rate of Lucknow? — The overall literacy rate is 77.29%.
- What is the sex ratio in Lucknow? — The sex ratio is 917 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Lucknow? — Hindu is the largest religious group.
- What is the child sex ratio of Lucknow? — The child sex ratio is 915.
- How many villages are in Lucknow? — The district has 807 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Lucknow? — SC population is 9,48,294 and ST population is 7,506.
- What is the urban population of Lucknow? — The urban population is 30,38,996.