Mirzapur district in southeastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 24,96,970 as per the 2011 Census, up from 19,78,695 in 2001, giving a strong decadal growth of about 26.2–27.6%. The district covers about 4,405–4,521 sq km and has a moderate population density of roughly 566 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 903 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 899 girls per 1,000 boys. The total literacy rate is 68.48%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 56.86%, showing a notable gender gap. Hindus form an overwhelming majority, Muslims are the largest minority, and the district is predominantly rural with only a small part of the population living in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Mirzapur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
24,96,970 |
| Male Population |
13,12,302 |
| Female Population |
11,84,668 |
| Area |
about 4,405–4,521 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 550–570 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
903 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
899 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
68.48% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
78.97% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
56.86% |
| Total Households |
3,94,925 |
| Number of Tehsils |
4 |
- Mirzapur’s population rose to nearly 25 lakh in 2011, with strong growth over the previous decade.
- The district has a moderate population density of a little over 550 people per square kilometre.
- The sex ratio and child sex ratio are both below parity, indicating a gender imbalance.
- Literacy is close to 68.5%, but female literacy still lags male literacy by over 20 percentage points.
Population of Mirzapur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
24,96,970 |
19,78,695 |
| Male Population |
13,12,302 |
10,30,000 (approx.) |
| Female Population |
11,84,668 |
9,48,695 (approx.) |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
about 26.2–27.6% |
— |
| Population Density |
about 550–570 persons/sq km |
around 450 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 9,20,000 | — |
| 1911 | 9,70,000 | 5.43% |
| 1921 | 9,30,000 | -4.12% |
| 1931 | 10,40,000 | 11.83% |
| 1941 | 11,70,000 | 12.50% |
| 1951 | 13,00,000 | 11.11% |
| 1961 | 14,80,000 | 13.85% |
| 1971 | 17,00,000 | 14.86% |
| 1981 | 19,10,000 | 12.35% |
| 1991 | 18,50,000 | -3.14% |
| 2001 | 19,78,695 | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 24,96,970 | about 26.2–27.6% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
29,80,000 |
| 2026 |
30,10,000 |
| 2027 |
30,40,000 |
Literacy Rate in Mirzapur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
68.48% |
about 56–57% |
| Male Literacy |
78.97% |
around 69–70% |
| Female Literacy |
56.86% |
around 42–44% |
- Mirzapur’s literacy rate increased by more than 10 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is notably higher than female literacy, though the gap has narrowed over time.
- Urban centres generally show better literacy outcomes than the largely rural parts of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
903 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
899 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 4,00,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 2,10,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,90,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 16% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
22,92,000 |
91.81% |
| Muslim |
1,96,000 |
7.84% |
| Christian |
2,500 |
0.10% |
| Sikh |
1,250 |
0.05% |
| Buddhist |
250 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
750 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
negligible |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
4,000 |
0.16% |
Mirzapur district is overwhelmingly Hindu, with more than nine out of ten residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the largest minority at just under 8% of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others together account for only a very small 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 4,40,000 |
about 17–18% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
about 5,000 |
about 0.2% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 22,20,000 |
about 89% |
| Urban Population |
about 2,76,970 |
about 11% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,94,925 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 9,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 6,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 6,40,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 3,10,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 15,50,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
4 |
| Blocks |
12 |
| Inhabited Villages |
about 1,745–2,079 |
| Gram Panchayats |
806 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Mirzapur–Vindhyachal |
Urban agglomeration and district headquarters region |
| Mirzapur (Nagar Palika) |
Primary town and administrative centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
about 99.56% (principal language) |
| Urdu |
about 0.38% (used in some communities) |
| Other Languages |
small fractions, including Bengali and local dialects |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,94,925 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mirzapur district? — Mirzapur district has a population of 24,96,970 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Mirzapur? — The overall sex ratio in Mirzapur is 903 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Mirzapur? — There are roughly 4,00,000 children in the 0–6 age group, about 16% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Mirzapur? — The overall literacy rate is 68.48%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 56.86%.
- What share of Mirzapur’s population lives in rural areas? — Around 89% of people live in rural areas and about 11% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Mirzapur? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 91.81% of residents.
- How many tehsils are there in Mirzapur district? — Mirzapur district has 4 tehsils or sub‑districts.
- How many households are there in Mirzapur? — There are 3,94,925 households in Mirzapur district according to the 2011 Census.