Sant Kabir Nagar district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 17,15,183 as per the 2011 Census, up from 14,20,226 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 20.77%. The district covers 1,646 sq km and has a population density of 1,042 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 972 females for every 1,000 males, and the literacy rate is 66.72%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 54.80%. Hindus form about three‑fourths of the population, Muslims nearly one‑fourth, and the district is overwhelmingly rural with a relatively small urban population.
Quick Overview — Sant Kabir Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
17,15,183 |
| Male Population |
8,69,656 |
| Female Population |
8,45,527 |
| Area |
1,646 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,042 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
20.77% |
| Sex Ratio |
972 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
66.72% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
78.39% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
54.80% |
| Hindu Population Share |
75.83% |
| Muslim Population Share |
23.58% |
- Sant Kabir Nagar’s population increased from 14,20,226 in 2001 to 17,15,183 in 2011, a growth of 20.77% over the decade.
- With a density of 1,042 persons per sq km on 1,646 sq km, the district is quite densely populated.
- The sex ratio of 972 is higher than the Uttar Pradesh state average, reflecting relatively better gender balance.
- Hindus make up about three‑fourths of the population and Muslims nearly one‑fourth, with very small shares of other religions.
Population of Sant Kabir Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
17,15,183 |
14,20,226 |
| Male Population |
8,69,656 |
7,19,465 |
| Female Population |
8,45,527 |
7,00,761 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
20.77% |
23.27% |
| Population Density |
1,042 persons/sq km |
863 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
The available online sources for Sant Kabir Nagar provide reliable figures for 2001 and 2011; earlier decade‑wise data are not clearly given at district level in these links.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 2001 |
14,20,226 |
23.27% |
| 2011 |
17,15,183 |
20.77% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 17,15,183 |
| 2021 | 20,10,000 |
| 2022 | 20,40,000 |
| 2023 | 20,70,000 |
| 2024 | 20,90,000 |
| 2025 | 21,10,000 |
| 2026 | 21,30,000 |
| 2027 | 21,40,000 |
These projection values are estimates based on the growth trends table for Sant Kabir Nagar and are not official census counts.
Literacy Rate in Sant Kabir Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
66.72% |
52.76% |
| Male Literacy |
78.39% |
65.43% |
| Female Literacy |
54.80% |
39.78% |
- Overall literacy in Sant Kabir Nagar improved by about 14 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy crossed 78%, while female literacy reached nearly 55% by 2011.
- The literacy gap between males and females is still over 23 percentage points, indicating significant scope for further improvement in female education.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
972 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
942 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,92,197 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,50,581 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,41,616 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
17.04% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
13,01,770 |
75.83% |
| Muslim |
4,04,700 |
23.58% |
| Christian |
1,716 |
0.10% |
| Sikh |
566 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
4,466 |
0.26% |
| Jain |
215 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
17 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
3,733 |
0.20% |
Sant Kabir Nagar is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus comprising just over three‑fourths of the population. Muslims form a large minority at nearly one‑fourth, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains each account for only very small fractions. Only a tiny share of people follow other religions or did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
3,01,000 |
17.54% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,500 |
0.09% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
15,86,652 |
92.50% |
| Urban Population |
1,28,531 |
7.50% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,56,645 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
5,76,000 |
| Male Workers |
3,49,000 |
| Female Workers |
2,27,000 |
| Main Workers |
3,60,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
2,16,000 |
| Non-Workers |
11,39,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Blocks |
— |
| Villages |
1,582 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Khalilabad |
47,018 |
| Other urban areas combined |
81,513 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
90.42% |
| Urdu |
9.54% |
| Other Languages |
0.04% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,56,645 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Sant Kabir Nagar district? — Sant Kabir Nagar has a population of 17,15,183 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Sant Kabir Nagar? — The sex ratio in Sant Kabir Nagar is 972 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Sant Kabir Nagar? — The overall literacy rate is 66.72%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 54.80%.
- How densely populated is Sant Kabir Nagar? — Sant Kabir Nagar has a population density of 1,042 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Sant Kabir Nagar? — Hinduism is followed by 75.83% of residents, with Muslims forming 23.58% of the population.
- How many households are there in Sant Kabir Nagar? — There are 2,56,645 households in Sant Kabir Nagar district.
- What proportion of the population is rural in Sant Kabir Nagar? — About 92.50% of the population lives in rural areas and 7.50% in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Sant Kabir Nagar? — Hindi is spoken by 90.42% of people, and Urdu by 9.54%.