Mahamaya Nagar district (now known as Hathras) in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 15,64,708 as per the 2011 Census, up from 13,36,031 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 17.12%. The district covers 1,840 sq km with a population density of 850 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is 871 females per 1,000 males overall, the effective literacy rate is 60.24% (male 71.92%, female 47.45%), and Hindus are the majority at 89.30% while Muslims form 10.19% of the population.
Quick Overview — Mahamaya Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
15,64,708 |
| Male Population |
8,36,127 |
| Female Population |
7,28,581 |
| Area |
1,840 sq km |
| Population Density |
850 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
17.12% |
| Sex Ratio |
871 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
60.24% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
71.92% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
47.45% |
| Hindu Population Share |
89.30% |
| Muslim Population Share |
10.19% |
- Mahamaya Nagar’s population increased from 13,36,031 in 2001 to 15,64,708 in 2011, a decadal growth of 17.12%.
- The district’s area is 1,840 sq km, giving a population density of 850 persons per sq km in 2011.
- The effective literacy rate is 60.24%, with a wide gender gap between male (71.92%) and female (47.45%) literacy.
- Hindus constitute 89.30% of the population and Muslims 10.19%, while other religions together account for less than 1%.
Population of Mahamaya Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
15,64,708 |
13,36,031 |
| Male Population |
8,36,127 |
7,18,930 |
| Female Population |
7,28,581 |
6,17,101 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
17.12% |
18.56% |
| Population Density |
850 persons/sq km |
726 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
about 11,26,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
13,36,031 |
18.56% |
| 2011 |
15,64,708 |
17.12% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 15,64,708 |
| 2016 | 17,20,000 |
| 2021 | 18,30,000 |
| 2022 | 18,45,000 |
| 2023 | 18,60,000 |
| 2024 | 18,75,000 |
| 2025 | 18,90,000 |
| 2026 | 19,05,000 |
Literacy Rate in Mahamaya Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
60.24% |
about 52–53% |
| Male Literacy |
71.92% |
around 64–65% |
| Female Literacy |
47.45% |
around 39–40% |
- Overall literacy improved to 60.24% in 2011, reflecting roughly an 8 percentage point rise over 2001.
- Male literacy at 71.92% is substantially higher than female literacy at 47.45%, indicating a large gender gap.
- The male–female literacy gap remains above 24 percentage points despite gains for both genders since 2001.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
871 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
869 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,57,155 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,37,692 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,19,463 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
16.43% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
13,97,000 |
89.30% |
| Muslim |
1,59,400 |
10.19% |
| Christian |
1,400 |
0.09% |
| Sikh |
470 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
470 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
1,250 |
0.08% |
| Other Religions |
0 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
4,380 |
0.28% |
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
3,35,000 |
about 21.4% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
under 1,000 |
negligible (<0.1%) |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
12,24,000 |
about 78.2% |
| Urban Population |
3,40,700 |
about 21.8% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,60,860 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
5,28,000 |
| Male Workers |
3,25,000 |
| Female Workers |
2,03,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,55,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,73,000 |
| Non-Workers |
10,36,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
4 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
6 |
| Villages (total) |
655 |
| Gram Panchayats |
about 350 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Hathras (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,35,594 |
| Sadabad |
32,805 |
| Sasni |
15,046 |
| Other urban areas combined |
about 1,57,000 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. Braj and related dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
about 2–3% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,60,860 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mahamaya Nagar district? — The district has a population of 15,64,708 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Mahamaya Nagar? — The overall sex ratio is 871 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Mahamaya Nagar? — The effective literacy rate is 60.24%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 47.45%.
- How densely populated is Mahamaya Nagar? — The population density is 850 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Mahamaya Nagar? — Hinduism is followed by 89.30% of residents, and Muslims form 10.19%.
- How many households are there in Mahamaya Nagar? — There are 2,60,860 households according to the 2011 Census.
- What proportion of Mahamaya Nagar’s population is rural? — About 78% of the population lives in rural areas and 22% in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Mahamaya Nagar? — Hindi (with Braj and related dialects) dominates, with a small Urdu‑speaking minority.