Shrawasti district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 11,17,361 as per the 2011 Census, compared with 9,13,808 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 22.29%. The district covers 1,640 sq km and has a population density of 681 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 882 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 928, and the total literacy rate is 46.74%, with male literacy at 57.16% and female literacy at 35.05%. Hindus form 68.79% of the population, Muslims 30.79%, and the district is overwhelmingly rural with only two small towns.
Quick Overview — Shrawasti Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
11,17,361 |
| Male Population |
5,93,897 |
| Female Population |
5,23,464 |
| Area |
1,640 sq km |
| Population Density |
681 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
22.29% |
| Sex Ratio |
882 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
928 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
46.74% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
57.16% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
35.05% |
| Total Households |
1,88,289 |
- Shrawasti’s population grew from 9,13,808 in 2001 to 11,17,361 in 2011, a decadal increase of 22.29%.
- The district has an area of 1,640 sq km and a population density of 681 persons per sq km.
- Overall literacy is low at 46.74%, with male literacy at 57.16% and female literacy at 35.05%.
- Hindus constitute 68.79% of the population and Muslims 30.79%, and the area is largely rural.
Population of Shrawasti
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
11,17,361 |
9,13,808 |
| Male Population |
5,93,897 |
4,79,348 |
| Female Population |
5,23,464 |
4,34,460 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
22.29% |
27.21% |
| Population Density |
681 persons/sq km |
557 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
7,18,642 |
— |
| 2001 |
9,13,808 |
27.21% |
| 2011 |
11,17,361 |
22.29% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 11,17,361 |
| 2021 | 13,25,000 |
| 2022 | 13,33,000 |
| 2023 | 13,41,000 |
| 2024 | 13,47,000 |
| 2025 | 13,39,780 |
| 2026 | 13,51,180 |
| 2027 | 13,62,500 |
Literacy Rate in Shrawasti
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
46.74% |
34.80% |
| Male Literacy |
57.16% |
46.70% |
| Female Literacy |
35.05% |
22.20% |
- Overall literacy climbed from 34.80% in 2001 to 46.74% in 2011.
- Male literacy rose to 57.16%, while female literacy increased to 35.05%.
- The gender gap in literacy remained wide, above 22 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
882 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
928 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,11,706 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,09,828 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,01,878 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
18.95% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
7,68,300 |
68.79% |
| Muslim |
3,44,200 |
30.79% |
| Christian |
1,453 |
0.13% |
| Sikh |
447 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
335 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
112 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
112 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
2,460 |
0.22% |
Shrawasti is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus accounting for 68.79% of residents. Muslims form a large minority at 30.79% of the population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together make up well under 1%, and a 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) |
2,64,000 |
23.6% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,300 |
0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
10,63,000 |
95.1% |
| Urban Population |
54,361 |
4.9% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,88,289 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
4,34,000 |
| Male Workers |
2,68,000 |
| Female Workers |
1,66,000 |
| Main Workers |
2,87,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,47,000 |
| Non-Workers |
6,83,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Towns (statutory and census) |
2 |
| Villages (total) |
541 |
| Gram Panchayats |
— |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Bhinga |
23,780 |
| Hariharpur Rani |
30,581 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (incl. Awadhi and local dialects) |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
around 4% |
| Other Languages |
under 1% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
1,88,289 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Shrawasti district? — Shrawasti district has a population of 11,17,361 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Shrawasti? — The sex ratio in Shrawasti is 882 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Shrawasti? — The overall literacy rate is 46.74%, with male literacy at 57.16% and female literacy at 35.05%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Shrawasti? — There are 2,11,706 children aged 0–6 years, forming 18.95% of the population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Shrawasti? — Hinduism is followed by 68.79% of residents, and Muslims form 30.79%.
- How many households are there in Shrawasti? — There are 1,88,289 households in Shrawasti district.
- What proportion of Shrawasti’s population is rural? — About 95.1% of the population lives in rural areas and 4.9% in urban areas.
- How many tehsils are there in Shrawasti? — There are 3 tehsils and 2 towns in Shrawasti district.