Mainpuri district in south‑western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 18,68,529 as per the 2011 Census, up from 15,96,718 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 17.02%. The district covers 2,760 sq km and has a population density of about 670–677 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 876–881 females for every 1,000 males, and the literacy rate is around 78–79%, with male literacy above 84% and female literacy above 74%. Hindus form an overwhelming majority, Muslims are a small minority, and roughly four‑fifths of the population lives in rural areas, with the rest in small and medium towns.
Quick Overview — Mainpuri Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
18,68,529 |
| Male Population |
9,93,377 |
| Female Population |
8,75,152 |
| Area |
2,760 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 670–677 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
about 876–881 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
about 78–79% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
about 84% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
about 74% |
| Hindu Population Share |
93.48% |
| Muslim Population Share |
5.39% |
| Total Households |
3,13,690 |
- Mainpuri’s population crossed 18.6 lakh in 2011, growing by just over 17% since 2001.
- The district is moderately dense, with roughly 670–677 people in every square kilometre.
- The sex ratio remains below parity, despite comparatively high literacy levels.
- Hindus make up more than 93% of the population, making Mainpuri one of the most Hindu‑dominated districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Population of Mainpuri
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
18,68,529 |
15,96,718 |
| Male Population |
9,93,377 |
8,59,934 |
| Female Population |
8,75,152 |
7,36,784 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
17.02% |
21.79% |
| Population Density |
about 670–677 persons/sq km |
about 580 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,40,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 7,90,000 | 6.76% |
| 1921 | about 7,60,000 | -3.80% |
| 1931 | about 8,70,000 | 14.47% |
| 1941 | about 9,90,000 | 13.79% |
| 1951 | about 11,20,000 | 13.13% |
| 1961 | about 12,60,000 | 12.50% |
| 1971 | about 14,40,000 | 14.29% |
| 1981 | about 15,80,000 | 9.72% |
| 1991 | about 16,40,000 | 3.80% |
| 2001 | 15,96,718 | -2.65% |
| 2011 | 18,68,529 | 17.02% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
21,50,000 |
| 2026 |
21,80,000 |
| 2027 |
22,10,000 |
Literacy Rate in Mainpuri
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
about 78–79% |
about 69–70% |
| Male Literacy |
about 84% |
around 78–79% |
| Female Literacy |
about 74% |
around 60–61% |
- Mainpuri’s literacy rate is substantially higher than the state average and improved by nearly 9 percentage points over the decade.
- The male–female literacy gap has narrowed but still stands at around 10 percentage points.
- Urban areas have somewhat higher literacy, but rural Mainpuri also shows relatively strong educational outcomes.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
about 876–881 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 890 (approx.) |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 2,80,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,48,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,32,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 15% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 17,46,000 |
93.48% |
| Muslim |
about 1,01,000 |
5.39% |
| Christian |
about 1,700 |
0.09% |
| Sikh |
about 600 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
about 8,800 |
0.47% |
| Jain |
about 4,100 |
0.22% |
| Other Religions |
negligible |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 6,000 |
0.32% |
Mainpuri is a strongly Hindu‑majority district, with more than 93% of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a small minority at just over 5%, and Buddhists and Jains together account for less than 1% of the population, with Christians, Sikhs and others making up only tiny fractions. A very small proportion of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,00,000 |
around 21–22% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
well under 1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 15,40,000 |
about 82–83% |
| Urban Population |
about 3,30,000 |
about 17–18% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,13,690 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 6,80,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,20,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,60,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 4,70,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,10,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 11,90,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Blocks |
9 |
| Gram Panchayats |
560 |
| Villages |
about 820–854 |
| Municipalities / Urban Local Bodies |
9 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Mainpuri |
District headquarters and principal urban centre |
| Bhongaon, Karhal, Kishni, Bewar, Kusmara and others |
Smaller Nagar Panchayat towns that make up the rest of the urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal language and main medium of communication |
| Braj / local Hindi dialects |
commonly spoken in day‑to‑day conversation across rural and semi‑urban areas |
| Urdu and others |
used by a small share of residents, including some Muslim communities |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,13,690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mainpuri district? — Mainpuri district has a population of 18,68,529 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Mainpuri? — The sex ratio in Mainpuri is around 876–881 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Mainpuri? — The overall literacy rate is around 78–79%, with male literacy about 84% and female literacy about 74%.
- How much of Mainpuri’s population lives in rural areas? — Roughly 82–83% of the population lives in rural areas and about 17–18% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Mainpuri? — Hinduism is followed by about 93.48% of residents, with Muslims at about 5.39%.
- How many tehsils are there in Mainpuri district? — Mainpuri district has 6 tehsils.
- How many villages are there in Mainpuri? — There are roughly 820–854 villages in Mainpuri district.
- How many households are there in Mainpuri? — The district has 3,13,690 households according to the 2011 Census.