Rae Bareli district in Uttar Pradesh had a population of 34,05,559 as per the 2011 Census, up from 28,40,778 in 2001, showing strong growth over the decade. The district covers 4,609 sq km and had a population density of 739 persons per sq km in 2011. The sex ratio stands at 944 females per 1,000 males, and the child sex ratio is 927 girls per 1,000 boys. The district’s overall literacy rate is about 67.25%, with male literacy higher than female literacy. Hindus form the majority, Muslims are the largest minority, and the district remains predominantly rural with only about 9.04% of the population living in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Rae Bareli Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
34,05,559 |
| Male Population |
17,52,542 |
| Female Population |
16,53,017 |
| Area |
4,609 sq km |
| Population Density |
739 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
944 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
927 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
67.25% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
77.63% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
56.29% |
| Urban Population Share |
9.04% |
| Total Households |
6,19,707 |
- Rae Bareli’s population increased from 28.41 lakh in 2001 to 34.06 lakh in 2011.
- The district is largely rural, with more than 90% of the population living outside towns.
- The sex ratio and child sex ratio are both relatively better than many districts in Uttar Pradesh.
- Female literacy improved over the decade, but it still remains much lower than male literacy.
Population of Rae Bareli
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
34,05,559 |
28,40,778 |
| Male Population |
17,52,542 |
14,88,965 |
| Female Population |
16,53,017 |
13,51,813 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
19.89% |
— |
| Population Density |
739 persons/sq km |
616 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 12,18,680 | — |
| 1911 | 11,91,576 | -2.22% |
| 1921 | 11,46,912 | -3.75% |
| 1931 | 12,54,447 | 9.38% |
| 1941 | 14,23,722 | 13.49% |
| 1951 | 15,16,018 | 6.48% |
| 1961 | 17,18,210 | 13.34% |
| 1971 | 20,12,693 | 17.14% |
| 1981 | 24,38,647 | 21.16% |
| 1991 | 28,78,428 | 18.03% |
| 2001 | 28,40,778 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 34,05,559 | 19.89% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
40,87,551 |
| 2026 |
41,18,206 |
| 2027 |
41,48,951 |
Literacy Rate in Rae Bareli
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
67.25% |
55.04% |
| Male Literacy |
77.63% |
69.32% |
| Female Literacy |
56.29% |
39.84% |
- Overall literacy in Rae Bareli rose significantly between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy recorded strong improvement during the decade.
- Even after improvement, female literacy remained much lower than male literacy.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
944 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
927 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,82,517 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,50,486 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,32,031 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.17% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
28,23,585 |
82.91% |
| Muslim |
5,52,940 |
16.24% |
| Christian |
4,013 |
0.12% |
| Sikh |
3,746 |
0.11% |
| Buddhist |
883 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
1,362 |
0.04% |
| Other Religions |
204 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
18,826 |
0.55% |
Hindus form the clear majority in Rae Bareli district. Muslims are the largest minority group, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other religious groups together account for a very small share of the district’s population.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
10,42,592 |
30.61% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,618 |
0.05% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
3,07,995 |
9.04% |
| Rural Population |
30,97,564 |
90.96% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,19,707 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Towns |
9 |
| Villages |
1,773 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population |
| Rae Bareli |
1,91,316 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
Primary language |
| Urdu |
Secondary language presence |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,19,707 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Rae Bareli district? — Rae Bareli district has a population of 34,05,559 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Rae Bareli? — The overall literacy rate in Rae Bareli is 67.25%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 56.29%.
- What is the sex ratio in Rae Bareli district? — The sex ratio in Rae Bareli is 944 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the child sex ratio of Rae Bareli? — The child sex ratio in Rae Bareli is 927 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How many villages are there in Rae Bareli? — Rae Bareli district has 1,773 villages.
- How urbanised is Rae Bareli district? — Around 9.04% of the population lives in urban areas, while 90.96% lives in rural areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Rae Bareli? — Hinduism is the majority religion in Rae Bareli district.
- What is the Scheduled Caste population in Rae Bareli? — The Scheduled Caste population in Rae Bareli is 10,42,592, which is 30.61% of the total population.