Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh had a population of 32,09,141 as per the 2011 Census, up from 27,27,156 in 2001, indicating strong growth over the decade. The district covers about 3,717 sq km and has a population density of roughly 863 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 999 females for every 1,000 males, and the child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is 918 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is about 70.09%, with male literacy at 81.88% and female literacy at 58.45%. Hindus form the majority, Muslims constitute the largest minority, and the district is predominantly rural with more than 94% of the population living in villages.
Quick Overview — Pratapgarh Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
32,09,141 |
| Male Population |
16,06,085 |
| Female Population |
16,03,056 |
| Area |
3,717 sq km |
| Population Density |
863 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
999 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
918 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
70.09% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
81.88% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
58.45% |
| Urban Population Share |
about 5.5% |
| Total Households |
5,33,546 |
- Pratapgarh’s population grew from about 27.27 lakh in 2001 to 32.09 lakh in 2011.
- The district is mostly rural, with only a small fraction of residents living in urban areas.
- Both the overall sex ratio and child sex ratio are relatively favorable compared to many other districts.
- Literacy has improved, but female literacy still trails male literacy by more than 20 percentage points.
Population of Pratapgarh
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
32,09,141 |
27,27,156 |
| Male Population |
16,06,085 |
13,71,794 |
| Female Population |
16,03,056 |
13,55,362 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
20.09% |
— |
| Population Density |
863 persons/sq km |
around 733 persons/sq km (approx.) |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 10,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | 11,30,000 | 4.63% |
| 1921 | 10,90,000 | -3.54% |
| 1931 | 12,00,000 | 10.09% |
| 1941 | 13,40,000 | 11.67% |
| 1951 | 15,00,000 | 11.94% |
| 1961 | 17,40,000 | 16.00% |
| 1971 | 20,40,000 | 17.24% |
| 1981 | 24,20,000 | 18.63% |
| 1991 | 25,83,000 | 6.78% |
| 2001 | 27,27,156 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 32,09,141 | 20.09% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
38,50,000 |
| 2026 |
38,80,686 |
| 2027 |
39,09,657 |
Literacy Rate in Pratapgarh
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
70.09% |
59.40% |
| Male Literacy |
81.88% |
72.60% |
| Female Literacy |
58.45% |
46.20% |
- Overall literacy in Pratapgarh increased by around 11 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy rose strongly, but still remains more than 20 percentage points lower than male literacy.
- Urban literacy tends to be higher than rural literacy, reflecting better access to educational facilities in towns.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
999 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
918 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,53,347 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,36,368 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,16,979 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.13% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
27,31,351 |
85.11% |
| Muslim |
4,52,394 |
14.10% |
| Christian |
3,851 |
0.12% |
| Sikh |
1,685 |
0.05% |
| Buddhist |
7,795 |
0.24% |
| Jain |
641 |
0.02% |
| Other Religions |
123 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
11,441 |
0.36% |
Pratapgarh district has a clear Hindu majority, with Hindus forming over 85% of the population. Muslims are the largest minority at a little over 14%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, followers of other religions and those who did not state a religion together make up a very small share of the population.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
7,08,000 |
22.1% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,600 |
0.05% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
1,76,000 |
5.5% |
| Rural Population |
30,33,141 |
94.5% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,33,546 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
11,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
7,50,000 |
| Female Workers |
4,00,000 |
| Main Workers |
8,20,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
3,30,000 |
| Non-Workers |
20,60,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Towns |
9 |
| Villages |
2,217 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Pratapgarh |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
96.8% |
| Urdu |
3.1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,33,546 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Pratapgarh district? — Pratapgarh district has a population of 32,09,141 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Pratapgarh? — The sex ratio in Pratapgarh is 999 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Pratapgarh? — There are 4,53,347 children in the 0–6 age group, forming 14.13% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Pratapgarh? — The overall literacy rate in Pratapgarh is about 70.09%, with male literacy at 81.88% and female literacy at 58.45%.
- What share of Pratapgarh’s population lives in urban areas? — Roughly 5.5% of the population lives in urban areas, while about 94.5% lives in rural areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Pratapgarh? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 85.11% of the population.
- How many villages are there in Pratapgarh district? — There are 2,217 villages in Pratapgarh district.
- How many households are there in Pratapgarh? — The district has 5,33,546 households according to the 2011 Census.