Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi) district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 15,78,213 as per the 2011 Census, up from 13,53,705 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 16.58%. The district is the smallest in Uttar Pradesh by area, covering about 1,056 sq km, and has a relatively high population density of around 1,495 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at roughly 956 females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is about 71–72%, with higher male literacy than female literacy. Hindus constitute the overwhelming majority at 86.70%, Muslims are the main minority at 12.92%, and the district remains predominantly rural with a smaller urban share.
Quick Overview — Sant Ravidas Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
15,78,213 |
| Male Population |
8,07,099 |
| Female Population |
7,71,114 |
| Area |
1,056 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 1,495 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.58% |
| Sex Ratio |
about 956 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
around 71–72% |
| Hindu Population Share |
86.70% |
| Muslim Population Share |
12.92% |
| Rural Population Share |
majority (over 70%) |
| Urban Population Share |
under 30% |
- The population of Sant Ravidas Nagar grew from 13,53,705 in 2001 to 15,78,213 in 2011, an increase of 16.58%.
- With just 1,056 sq km of area, it is the smallest district in Uttar Pradesh but has a high population density of around 1,495 persons per sq km.
- The sex ratio is close to 956, and literacy is above 70%, with noticeable gender differences in education levels.
- Hindus form nearly 87% of the population, while Muslims account for almost 13%, and most residents live in rural areas.
Population of Sant Ravidas Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
15,78,213 |
13,53,705 |
| Male Population |
8,07,099 |
7,05,997 |
| Female Population |
7,71,114 |
6,47,708 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.58% |
about 25–26% |
| Population Density |
about 1,495 persons/sq km |
about 1,280 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
Publicly available census summaries clearly provide total population for 2001 and 2011 and mention the smaller 1991 population; detailed earlier decade‑wise figures are not fully tabulated in the easily accessible sources, so only these years are presented below.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
about 10,70,000 |
— |
| 2001 |
13,53,705 |
about 26.5% |
| 2011 |
15,78,213 |
16.58% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 15,78,213 |
| 2021 | 18,40,000 |
| 2022 | 18,60,000 |
| 2023 | 18,80,000 |
| 2024 | 19,00,000 |
| 2025 | 19,20,000 |
| 2026 | 19,40,000 |
| 2027 | 19,60,000 |
These values are simple trend‑based projections using recent growth patterns and are for indicative purposes only, not official census counts.
Literacy Rate in Sant Ravidas Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
around 71–72% |
about 60–61% |
| Male Literacy |
around 80–81% |
about 72–73% |
| Female Literacy |
around 61–62% |
about 47–48% |
- Overall literacy in Sant Ravidas Nagar rose by roughly 10–11 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is around 80% or more, while female literacy is just above 60%, indicating a clear gender gap.
- The male–female literacy difference, though narrowing over time, still remains close to 18–20 percentage points.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
about 956 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
around 930–935 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 2,40,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,24,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,16,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 15–16% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
13,67,350 |
86.70% |
| Muslim |
2,04,000 |
12.92% |
| Christian |
1,420 |
0.09% |
| Sikh |
160 |
0.01% |
| Buddhist |
1,580 |
0.10% |
| Jain |
160 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
80 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
2,680 |
0.17% |
Sant Ravidas Nagar is a Hindu‑majority district, with nearly 87% of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a substantial minority at almost 13% of the population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for well under 1%, and a very small proportion of people either 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) |
about 3,60,000 |
around 22.8% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small (under 500) |
negligible |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
over 11,00,000 |
around 70–72% |
| Urban Population |
about 4,50,000 |
around 28–30% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
over 2,50,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 5,30,000 |
| Male Workers |
around 3,30,000 |
| Female Workers |
around 2,00,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 3,60,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 1,70,000 |
| Non-Workers |
around 10,50,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
5 |
| Villages (total) |
1,217 |
| Gram Panchayats |
over 600 (approx.) |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Bhadohi (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
89,000+ |
| Gyanpur |
45,000+ |
| Other urban areas combined |
over 3,00,000 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. local dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
small minority share |
| Other Languages |
very small fractions |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
over 2,50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Sant Ravidas Nagar district? — Sant Ravidas Nagar has a population of 15,78,213 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Sant Ravidas Nagar? — The sex ratio is around 956 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Sant Ravidas Nagar? — The overall literacy rate is around 71–72%, with male literacy near 80% and female literacy just above 60%.
- How densely populated is Sant Ravidas Nagar? — The district has a population density of about 1,495 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Sant Ravidas Nagar? — Hinduism is followed by 86.70% of residents, with Muslims forming 12.92%.
- How many people live in rural areas of Sant Ravidas Nagar? — Roughly 70–72% of the population lives in rural areas and the rest in urban areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Sant Ravidas Nagar? — Hindi with local dialects is dominant, with smaller numbers speaking Urdu and other languages.
- Which town is the district headquarters of Sant Ravidas Nagar? — Gyanpur town serves as the district headquarters.