Rampur district in western Uttar Pradesh had a population of 23,35,819 as per the 2011 Census, up from 19,23,739 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 21.42%. The district covers 2,367 sq km and has a population density of 987 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio stands at 909 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is somewhat lower but still close to this level. The overall literacy rate is about 53.3%, with male literacy around 61.4% and female literacy around 44.4%. Muslims form a slight majority, Hindus are a large minority, and the district is predominantly rural with a modest but growing urban population.
Quick Overview — Rampur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
23,35,819 |
| Male Population |
12,23,889 |
| Female Population |
11,11,930 |
| Area |
2,367 sq km |
| Population Density |
987 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
909 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
about 900 (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
53.3% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
61.4% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
44.4% |
| Total Households |
3,93,736 |
| Total Tehsils |
6 |
- Rampur’s population crossed 23 lakh in 2011 after growing by over 21% during 2001–2011.
- The district is fairly dense, with nearly 1,000 people living in each square kilometre.
- The sex ratio remains below parity, and the literacy rate is significantly lower than the state average.
- Muslims form a slight majority of the population, making Rampur one of the few Muslim‑majority districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Population of Rampur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
23,35,819 |
19,23,739 |
| Male Population |
12,23,889 |
10,23,775 |
| Female Population |
11,11,930 |
8,99,964 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
21.42% |
— |
| Population Density |
987 persons/sq km |
about 813 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 8,90,000 | — |
| 1911 | 9,30,000 | 4.49% |
| 1921 | 9,00,000 | -3.23% |
| 1931 | 10,10,000 | 12.22% |
| 1941 | 11,40,000 | 12.87% |
| 1951 | 12,70,000 | 11.40% |
| 1961 | 14,30,000 | 12.60% |
| 1971 | 16,30,000 | 13.99% |
| 1981 | 17,90,000 | 9.82% |
| 1991 | 18,90,000 | 5.59% |
| 2001 | 19,23,739 | 1.78% |
| 2011 | 23,35,819 | 21.42% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
28,30,000 |
| 2026 |
28,60,000 |
| 2027 |
28,90,000 |
Literacy Rate in Rampur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
53.3% |
around 38–40% |
| Male Literacy |
61.4% |
around mid‑40s% |
| Female Literacy |
44.4% |
around low‑30s% |
- Rampur’s literacy rate increased by more than 10 percentage points between 2001 and 2011, but still trails the state average.
- There is a marked gender gap in literacy, with male literacy about 17 percentage points higher than female literacy.
- Urban areas tend to show better literacy indicators than the rural hinterland, where most of the population lives.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
909 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 900 (approx.) |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 4,10,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 2,15,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,95,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 17–18% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
10,74,000 |
45.97% |
| Muslim |
11,81,000 |
50.57% |
| Christian |
9,100 |
0.39% |
| Sikh |
65,400 |
2.80% |
| Buddhist |
470 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
1,400 |
0.06% |
| Other Religions |
negligible |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
4,200 |
0.18% |
Rampur is one of the few districts in Uttar Pradesh where Muslims form a slight majority, at just over half of the total population. Hindus constitute a little under 46%, while Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and others together account for only a small proportion. A very small share of residents did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 3,60,000 |
around 15–16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
around 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 18,50,000 |
around 79–80% |
| Urban Population |
about 4,85,000 |
around 20–21% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,93,736 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 7,80,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,90,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 2,90,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 5,40,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,40,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 15,55,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Blocks |
6 |
| Total Villages |
1,089–1,108 |
| Total Towns |
9 (including Rampur, Tanda, Bilaspur, Kemri, Suar, Shahabad and census towns) |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Rampur |
District headquarters and largest urban centre |
| Tanda |
Important town with significant Muslim population |
| Bilaspur |
Town in the district with mixed population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal official language and widely spoken across the district |
| Urdu |
commonly used, especially among the large Muslim population |
| Other Languages |
small fractions, including local dialects of western Uttar Pradesh |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,93,736 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Rampur district? — Rampur district has a population of 23,35,819 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Rampur? — The sex ratio in Rampur is 909 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Rampur? — There are about 4.1 lakh children in the 0–6 age group, around 17–18% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Rampur? — The overall literacy rate is 53.3%, with male literacy at about 61.4% and female literacy at about 44.4%.
- What share of Rampur’s population is rural? — Roughly 79–80% of the population lives in rural areas and about 20–21% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Rampur? — Muslims form a slight majority at 50.57% of residents, with Hindus at 45.97%.
- How many tehsils are there in Rampur district? — Rampur district has 6 tehsils or sub‑districts.
- How many households are there in Rampur? — There are 3,93,736 households in Rampur district according to the 2011 Census.