Siddharth Nagar district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 25,59,297 as per the 2011 Census, up from 20,40,085 in 2001, giving a strong decadal growth of 25.17%. The district covers 2,895 sq km and has a high population density of 882 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 976 females for every 1,000 males, which is better than the state average, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is about 922 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is about 52.4–72.15% depending on the source, with male literacy clearly higher than female literacy. Hindus form the majority community and Muslims are a large minority, and the district is overwhelmingly rural.
Quick Overview — Siddharth Nagar Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
25,59,297 |
| Male Population |
12,95,095 |
| Female Population |
12,64,202 |
| Area |
2,895 sq km |
| Population Density |
882 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
976 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
922 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
about 52.4–72.15% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
about 79.56% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
about 64.26% |
| Urban Population Share |
low (district is largely rural) |
| Number of Tehsils |
5 |
- Siddharth Nagar’s population crossed 25.5 lakh in 2011, growing by over one‑quarter since 2001.
- The district is densely settled, with nearly 900 people living in each square kilometre.
- Sex ratio at 976 is relatively favourable, but the child sex ratio is lower at about 922.
- Literacy has improved, yet female literacy still trails male literacy by a noticeable margin.
Population of Siddharth Nagar
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
25,59,297 |
20,40,085 |
| Male Population |
12,95,095 |
10,47,165 |
| Female Population |
12,64,202 |
9,92,920 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
25.17% |
— |
| Population Density |
882 persons/sq km |
about 705 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 9,50,000 | — |
| 1911 | 9,90,000 | 4.21% |
| 1921 | 9,50,000 | -4.04% |
| 1931 | 10,60,000 | 11.58% |
| 1941 | 11,90,000 | 12.26% |
| 1951 | 13,10,000 | 10.08% |
| 1961 | 14,80,000 | 12.98% |
| 1971 | 16,80,000 | 13.51% |
| 1981 | 18,40,000 | 9.52% |
| 1991 | 19,80,000 | 7.61% |
| 2001 | 20,40,085 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 25,59,297 | 25.17% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
30,80,000 |
| 2026 |
31,10,000 |
| 2027 |
31,40,000 |
Literacy Rate in Siddharth Nagar
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
about 52.4–72.15% |
lower (exact figure varies by source) |
| Male Literacy |
about 79.56% |
around mid‑60s% |
| Female Literacy |
about 64.26% |
around high‑40s to low‑50s% |
- Siddharth Nagar saw a marked rise in literacy between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is substantially higher than female literacy, though both have improved.
- Literacy in rural areas generally lags behind that in the small urban pockets of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
976 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
922 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 4,40,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 2,30,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 2,10,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 17–18% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
17,89,000 |
69.93% |
| Muslim |
7,48,000 |
29.23% |
| Christian |
3,100 |
0.12% |
| Sikh |
500 |
0.02% |
| Buddhist |
1,550 |
0.06% |
| Jain |
250 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
250 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
5,400 |
0.21% |
Siddharth Nagar district has a Hindu majority, with about seven out of every ten residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims form a large and significant minority, accounting for just under one‑third of the population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, followers of other faiths and those who did not state their religion together make up only a very small fraction of the district’s people.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 4,40,000 |
about 17–18% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
small (includes Gond and related groups) |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 23,93,000 |
well over 90% |
| Urban Population |
about 1,66,000 |
well under 10% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 4,30,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 9,80,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 6,10,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,70,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 6,70,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 3,10,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 15,80,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Inhabited Villages |
about 2,700+ |
| Total Towns |
several small towns (including Siddharthnagar) |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Siddharthnagar (Naugarh) |
District headquarters and chief urban centre |
| Bansi |
Important town and tehsil headquarters |
| Domariyaganj |
Tehsil town in the western part of the district |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal official and widely understood language |
| Bhojpuri / local dialects |
commonly spoken in day‑to‑day conversation |
| Urdu |
used among parts of the Muslim population |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 4,30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Siddharth Nagar district? — Siddharth Nagar district has a population of 25,59,297 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Siddharth Nagar? — The overall sex ratio is 976 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Siddharth Nagar? — There are roughly 4.4 lakh children in the 0–6 age group, forming about 17–18% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Siddharth Nagar? — The overall literacy rate lies a little above 50%, with male literacy around 79.56% and female literacy about 64.26%.
- What share of Siddharth Nagar’s population lives in rural areas? — Well over 90% of the population lives in rural areas, with only a small fraction in towns.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Siddharth Nagar? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 69.93% of residents, while Muslims form a large minority.
- How many tehsils are there in Siddharth Nagar district? — The district has five tehsils or sub‑divisions.
- What is the population density of Siddharth Nagar? — The population density is 882 persons per square kilometre as per the 2011 Census.