The Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 4772006 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 6130000 by 2025. It has an area of 3718.00 sq km and population density of 1283 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 906 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 56.77.The child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 52.14 % and Hindi is the main language spoken by 82.48%. The district population is 32.91% urban and 67.09% rural, and Scheduled Castes accounts for 13.95% of the total population.There are a total of 796170 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Description Type |
Census 2011 Data |
Projections for 2025 |
| Actual Population |
4,772,006 |
6,130,000 |
| Male Population |
2,503,186 |
3,215,000 |
| Female Population |
2,268,820 |
2,915,000 |
| Average Literacy Rate |
56.77% |
65.20% |
Historic Census Data and Growth Rates
| Census Year |
Total Population |
Decadal Growth Rate |
| 1991 |
2,965,293 |
27.60% |
| 2001 |
3,810,983 |
28.52% |
| 2011 |
4,772,006 |
25.22% |
Population Projections and Future Estimations
| Year Records |
Estimated Population |
Lakhs Display |
| 2021 |
5,790,000 |
57.95 Lakhs |
| 2024 |
6,070,000 |
60.71 Lakhs |
| 2025 |
6,130,000 |
61.39 Lakhs |
| 2026 |
6,190,000 |
61.97 Lakhs |
Gender Dynamics and Child Demographics
| Category Division |
Statistical Figure |
Proportion Percentage |
| General Sex Ratio |
906 females per 1000 males |
N/A |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Years) |
916 girls per 1000 boys |
N/A |
| Total Child Population |
784,219 |
16.43% |
| Male Children |
409,325 |
8.58% |
| Female Children |
374,894 |
7.85% |
Literacy Performance Across Genders
| Gender Segment |
Total Literates |
Literacy Percentage |
| Overall District |
2,263,848 |
56.77% |
| Male Literacy |
1,357,435 |
64.83% |
| Female Literacy |
906,413 |
47.86% |
Religious Distribution and Minorities
| Religion Practiced |
Total Followers |
Percentage Shares |
| Hinduism |
2,488,265 |
52.14% |
| Islam |
2,248,392 |
47.12% |
| Christianity |
13,157 |
0.28% |
| Sikhism |
7,555 |
0.16% |
| Jainism |
2,426 |
0.05% |
| Buddhism |
1,260 |
0.03% |
Urban and Rural Regional Breakup
| Region Profile |
Total Population |
Percentage Value |
Sex Ratio Count |
| Rural Areas |
3,198,383 |
67.02% |
| Urban Centers |
1,573,623 |
32.98% |
Workforce and Household Assets
| Employment Indicator |
Total Count |
Participation Ratio |
| Total Households |
796,170 |
N/A |
| Main Working Population |
1,417,811 |
29.71% |
| Male Workers |
1,193,439 |
47.68% |
| Female Workers |
224,372 |
9.89% |
Administrative Structure and Local Divisions
Important Sub-Headings for Geographic Statistics
| Administrative Entity |
Total Numbers |
Specific Measurement |
| Total Geographical Area |
3,718 |
Square Kilometers |
| Population Density |
1,283 |
Inhabitants per sq km |
| Total Tehsils (Sub-districts) |
4 tehsils |
Moradabad, Kanth, Bilari, Thakurdwara |
| Development Blocks Count |
8 blocks |
Kundarki, Chajlet, Bhagtpur, Dilari, etc. |
| Total Inhabited Villages |
965 villages |
N/A |
| Total Uninhabited Villages |
201 villages |
N/A |
| Total Revenue Villages |
1,166 villages |
N/A |
Important Sub-Headings for City and Town Settlements
| Settlement Name |
Type of Settlement |
Total Records |
| Moradabad |
Municipal Corporation (City) |
887,871 |
| Sambhal |
Nagar Palika Parishad (City) |
220,813 |
| Chandausi |
Nagar Palika Parishad (City) |
114,383 |
| Thakurdwara |
Town Area |
Majority Muslim (75.94%) |
| Bilari |
Town Area |
Majority Muslim (54.25%) |
| Bahjoi |
Town Area |
Majority Hindu (71.92%) |
Important Sub-Headings for Social and Language Metrics
| Demographic Attribute |
Population Share |
Total Population Formed |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
13.95% |
436,149 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
0.00% |
Minimal Numbers |
| Hindi Language Speakers |
82.48% |
Khari Boli Dialect |
| Urdu Language Speakers |
17.32% |
N/A |
Important Sub-Headings for Regional Highlights
- Total geographic area covers 3718.00 square kilometers
- Population density is high with 1283 individuals per square kilometer
- Administrative division contains 4 unique tehsils
- Rural layout covers 1166 total villages
- Scheduled Castes comprise 13.95% of the total population
- Hindi language speakers form 82.48% of the district
- Urdu language speakers form 17.32% of the district
- Population: rising constantly due to local growth
- Main work: brassware manufacturing and industries
- Education: basic literacy rates showing progress
- Health facilities: setups improving in urban hubs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What was the total population of the district during the 2011 census? Simple answer: The total population stood at 4,772,006 people.
- Question: What is the main spoken language in this area? Simple answer: Hindi is spoken by the majority of the local residents.
- Question: How many total revenue villages are present in this location? Simple answer: There are 1166 total revenue villages.