Ramabai Nagar (now Kanpur Dehat) district in Uttar Pradesh had a population of 17,96,184 as per the 2011 Census, up from 15,63,336 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 14.89%. The district covers 3,021 sq km and has a population density of 595 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 865 females for every 1,000 males in 2011 (up from 852 in 2001), while the literacy rate is about 79.97%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 74.40%. Hindus form an overwhelming majority at nearly 90%, Muslims are the main minority, and the district is predominantly rural with only a small share of people living in towns.
Quick Overview — Ramabai Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
17,96,184 |
| Male Population |
9,63,255 |
| Female Population |
8,32,929 |
| Area |
3,021 sq km |
| Population Density |
595 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
14.89% |
| Sex Ratio |
865 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
79.97% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
84.94% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
74.40% |
| Hindu Population Share |
89.80% |
| Muslim Population Share |
9.82% |
- The population of Ramabai Nagar increased by nearly 15% between 2001 and 2011, reaching about 18 lakh residents.
- With a density of 595 persons per sq km, the district is more populated than the national average but not among the densest in the state.
- The sex ratio improved from 852 to 865 over the decade, though it still remains below parity.
- Literacy is relatively high at around 80%, and the gender gap in literacy is modest compared with many other districts.
Population of Ramabai Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
17,96,184 |
15,63,336 |
| Male Population |
9,63,255 |
8,44,339 |
| Female Population |
8,32,929 |
7,18,997 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
14.89% |
19.96% |
| Population Density |
595 persons/sq km |
517 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,40,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 7,90,000 | 6.76% |
| 1921 | about 7,60,000 | -3.80% |
| 1931 | about 8,70,000 | 14.47% |
| 1941 | about 9,90,000 | 13.79% |
| 1951 | about 11,20,000 | 13.13% |
| 1961 | about 12,60,000 | 12.50% |
| 1971 | about 14,40,000 | 14.29% |
| 1981 | about 15,90,000 | 10.42% |
| 1991 | about 16,80,000 | 5.66% |
| 2001 | 15,63,336 | -6.97% |
| 2011 | 17,96,184 | 14.89% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2011 | 17,96,184 |
| 2021 | 20,20,000 |
| 2022 | 20,40,000 |
| 2023 | 20,60,000 |
| 2024 | 20,80,000 |
| 2025 | 20,90,000 |
| 2026 | 21,00,000 |
| 2027 | 21,10,000 |
Literacy Rate in Ramabai Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
79.97% |
about 71–72% |
| Male Literacy |
84.94% |
around 79–80% |
| Female Literacy |
74.40% |
around 63–64% |
- Overall literacy in Ramabai Nagar is high, nearing 80%, and rose by several percentage points over the decade.
- The gender gap in literacy, at roughly 10 percentage points, is narrower than in many other districts.
- Higher literacy is seen in and around town areas, but rural literacy rates are also relatively strong compared with the state average.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
865 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 880 (approx.) |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 2,50,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,33,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,17,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 14% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 16,13,000 |
89.80% |
| Muslim |
about 1,76,000 |
9.82% |
| Christian |
about 1,300 |
0.07% |
| Sikh |
about 500 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
about 900 |
0.05% |
| Jain |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 3,950 |
0.22% |
Ramabai Nagar is overwhelmingly Hindu, with nearly nine out of ten residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form the main minority at just under one‑tenth of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others together make up only a fraction of one percent. A very small share of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,45,000 |
24.8% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
382 |
negligible |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 16,88,000 |
around 94% |
| Urban Population |
about 1,08,000 |
around 6% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 3,30,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 6,70,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,10,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,60,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 4,60,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,10,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 11,20,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Blocks |
10 |
| Gram Panchayats |
640 |
| Villages |
1,031 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Akbarpur–Mati / Kanpur Dehat HQ area |
District administrative headquarters |
| Pukhrayan, Rasulabad and others |
Small towns and Nagar Panchayat areas forming the limited urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal language and main medium of education and administration |
| Kannauji / local Hindi dialects |
widely spoken in everyday communication across rural and semi‑urban areas |
| Urdu and others |
used by a small share of residents, especially among Muslim communities |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 3,30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Ramabai Nagar district? — Ramabai Nagar district has a population of 17,96,184 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Ramabai Nagar? — The sex ratio in Ramabai Nagar is 865 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Ramabai Nagar? — The overall literacy rate is 79.97%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 74.40%.
- How densely populated is Ramabai Nagar? — The district has a population density of 595 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Ramabai Nagar? — Hinduism is followed by 89.80% of residents, with Muslims forming about 9.82%.
- How much of Ramabai Nagar’s population lives in rural areas? — Around 94% of the population lives in rural areas and only about 6% in urban areas.
- How many tehsils are there in Ramabai Nagar district? — Ramabai Nagar district has 6 tehsils.
- How many villages are there in Ramabai Nagar? — There are 1,031 villages in Ramabai Nagar district.