Shahjahanpur district in north-central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 30,06,538 as per the 2011 Census, up from 25,47,855 in 2001, showing a decadal growth of 18.00%. The district covers 4,388 sq km and has a population density of 685 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is 872 females for every 1,000 males overall, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 903 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is 64.59%, with male literacy considerably higher than female literacy. Hindus are the majority community, Muslims form a sizeable minority, and the district remains mainly rural with less than one-fifth of the population living in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Shahjahanpur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
30,06,538 |
| Male Population |
16,06,403 |
| Female Population |
14,00,135 |
| Area |
4,388 sq km |
| Population Density |
685 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
872 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
903 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
64.59% |
| Urban Population Share |
about 19.8% |
| Total Households |
5,34,081 |
| Number of Tehsils |
4 |
| Number of Villages |
1,936 |
- Shahjahanpur’s population crossed 30 lakh in 2011, growing by 18% over the previous decade.
- The district has a moderate population density of 685 persons per square kilometre over more than 4,300 sq km.
- Less than one-fifth of the population lives in urban areas, so the district remains largely rural.
- Literacy is improving but still shows a clear gap between male and female literacy levels.
Population of Shahjahanpur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
30,06,538 |
25,47,855 |
| Male Population |
16,06,403 |
13,83,408 |
| Female Population |
14,00,135 |
11,64,447 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
18.00% |
27.94% |
| Population Density |
685 persons/sq km |
571 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 10,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | 11,40,000 | 5.56% |
| 1921 | 10,90,000 | -4.39% |
| 1931 | 12,30,000 | 12.84% |
| 1941 | 13,90,000 | 13.01% |
| 1951 | 15,60,000 | 12.23% |
| 1961 | 18,00,000 | 15.38% |
| 1971 | 21,50,000 | 19.44% |
| 1981 | 24,80,000 | 15.35% |
| 1991 | 19,92,000 | -19.35% |
| 2001 | 25,47,855 | 27.94% |
| 2011 | 30,06,538 | 18.00% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
35,60,000 |
| 2026 |
35,90,000 |
| 2027 |
36,20,000 |
Literacy Rate in Shahjahanpur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
64.59% |
49.09% |
| Male Literacy |
73–74% (approx.) |
59.73% |
| Female Literacy |
54–55% (approx.) |
36.25% |
- Overall literacy in Shahjahanpur rose by more than 15 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy has improved sharply but still remains well below male literacy.
- Urban residents tend to have higher literacy levels than people living in rural areas of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
872 |
| Rural Sex Ratio |
877 |
| Urban Sex Ratio |
900 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
903 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,90,000 (approx.) |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,57,000 (approx.) |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,33,000 (approx.) |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 16.3% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
24,14,000 |
80.24% |
| Muslim |
5,28,000 |
17.55% |
| Christian |
4,500 |
0.15% |
| Sikh |
51,000 |
1.70% |
| Buddhist |
2,400 |
0.08% |
| Jain |
300 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
100 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
7,800 |
0.26% |
Shahjahanpur district has a clear Hindu majority, with Hindus forming just over 80% of the population. Muslims are the largest minority at about 17.5%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others together contribute only a small share. A small number of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 7,00,000 |
about 23% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
about 3,000 |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
24,10,000 (approx.) |
around 80.2% |
| Urban Population |
5,96,538 (approx.) |
around 19.8% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,34,081 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 11,70,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 7,70,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 4,00,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 8,40,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 3,30,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 18,36,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
4 |
| Inhabited Villages |
1,936 |
| Total Towns |
9 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Shahjahanpur |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
primary official and everyday language for most residents |
| Urdu |
used among a section of the population, especially in Muslim localities |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,34,081 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Shahjahanpur district? — Shahjahanpur district has a population of 30,06,538 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Shahjahanpur? — The sex ratio in Shahjahanpur is 872 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Shahjahanpur? — There are around 4,90,000 children in the 0–6 age group, forming about 16.3% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Shahjahanpur? — The overall literacy rate is 64.59%, with male literacy around the low 70s and female literacy in the mid‑50s.
- What share of Shahjahanpur’s population lives in urban areas? — Roughly 19.8% of the population lives in urban areas, while about 80.2% lives in rural areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Shahjahanpur? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 80.24% of the population.
- How many villages are there in Shahjahanpur district? — There are 1,936 inhabited villages in Shahjahanpur district.
- How many households are there in Shahjahanpur? — The district has 5,34,081 households according to the 2011 Census.