Mathura district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 25,47,184 as per the 2011 Census, up from 20,74,516 in 2001, giving a decadal growth of 22.78%. The district covers 3,340 sq km and has a population density of 763 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 864 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 870 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is 74.45%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 66.37%. Hindus form a dominant majority and Muslims are a significant minority, and the district is moderately urbanised with a sizeable rural base.
Quick Overview — Mathura Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
25,47,184 |
| Male Population |
13,67,125 |
| Female Population |
11,80,059 |
| Area |
3,340 sq km |
| Population Density |
763 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
864 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
870 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
74.45% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
81.47% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
66.37% |
| Total Households |
4,23,125 |
| Total Villages |
874 |
- Mathura’s population grew by about 23% between 2001 and 2011, reaching over 25.4 lakh people.
- The district has a fairly high population density of 763 persons per square kilometre.
- The overall literacy rate is relatively high at 74.45%, with a noticeable but narrower gender gap than in many districts.
- The sex ratio remains below parity, and the child sex ratio is also lower than the ideal, indicating gender imbalance at birth or in early childhood.
Population of Mathura
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
25,47,184 |
20,74,516 |
| Male Population |
13,67,125 |
11,27,512 |
| Female Population |
11,80,059 |
9,47,004 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
22.78% |
25.68% (1991–2001) |
| Population Density |
763 persons/sq km |
about 621 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 9,90,000 | — |
| 1911 | 10,50,000 | 6.06% |
| 1921 | 10,10,000 | -3.81% |
| 1931 | 11,20,000 | 10.89% |
| 1941 | 12,70,000 | 13.39% |
| 1951 | 14,20,000 | 11.81% |
| 1961 | 16,10,000 | 13.38% |
| 1971 | 18,30,000 | 13.66% |
| 1981 | 19,80,000 | 8.20% |
| 1991 | 16,50,000 | -16.67% |
| 2001 | 20,74,516 | 25.68% |
| 2011 | 25,47,184 | 22.78% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
30,80,000 |
| 2026 |
30,80,208 |
| 2027 |
31,03,203 |
Literacy Rate in Mathura
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
74.45% |
about mid‑60s% |
| Male Literacy |
81.47% |
around low‑70s% |
| Female Literacy |
66.37% |
around high‑50s% |
- Mathura’s literacy level is comparatively high for Uttar Pradesh, crossing 74% overall in 2011.
- The gender gap in literacy has narrowed over time but still favours men by about 15 percentage points.
- Urban areas of the district show higher literacy than rural pockets, reflecting better access to education.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
864 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
870 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,04,276 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,16,000 (approx.) |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,88,000 (approx.) |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.87% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 21,00,000 |
over 80% |
| Muslim |
about 4,10,000 |
around 16% |
| Christian |
about 6,000 |
around 0.2% |
| Sikh |
about 1,000 |
around 0.04% |
| Buddhist |
about 2,000 |
around 0.08% |
| Jain |
about 2,200 |
around 0.09% |
| Other Religions |
few hundred |
negligible |
| Religion Not Stated |
around 7,000–8,000 |
about 0.3% |
Mathura district is predominantly Hindu, with more than four out of five residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims constitute the largest minority at around one‑sixth of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other smaller communities together form only a tiny share. A small fraction of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 5,20,000 |
about 20–21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 18,00,000 |
around 70–72% |
| Urban Population |
about 7,47,000 |
around 28–30% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,23,125 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 9,80,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 6,50,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,30,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 7,00,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,80,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 15,70,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
4 |
| Inhabited Villages |
874 |
| Total Towns |
25 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Mathura |
District headquarters and major urban centre |
| Vrindavan |
Important pilgrim town within the district |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
primary official and widely spoken language |
| Braj / Braj Bhasha |
dominant local dialect used in everyday speech |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,23,125 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mathura district? — Mathura district has a population of 25,47,184 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Mathura? — The sex ratio in Mathura is 864 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Mathura? — There are 4,04,276 children in the 0–6 age group, forming about 15.87% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Mathura? — The overall literacy rate is 74.45%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 66.37%.
- What is the population density of Mathura district? — The population density of Mathura is 763 persons per square kilometre.
- How many households are there in Mathura? — Mathura district has 4,23,125 households according to the 2011 Census.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Mathura? — Hinduism is the majority religion, with Muslims forming the main minority community.
- How many villages and towns are in Mathura district? — The district has 874 villages and 25 towns.