Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 44,83,992 in the 2011 Census and is projected to reach around 57,40,000 by 2026. Spread across 5,743 sq km, it has a population density of 781 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 888 females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 61.12%. The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1,000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 79.29%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 11.84% of the population lives in urban areas, while 88.16% reside in rural parts. The district has 8,01,764 households in total.
Quick Overview — Sitapur Census 2011
| Fact |
Details |
| District |
Sitapur |
| State |
Uttar Pradesh |
| Population |
44,83,992 |
| Area |
5,743 sq km |
| Density |
781 persons per sq km |
Population of Sitapur
| Population Detail |
Value |
| Total population |
44,83,992 |
| Male population |
23,75,264 |
| Female population |
21,08,728 |
| Population growth rate |
23.88% |
| Population density |
781 persons per sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 2001 |
36,19,661 |
19,41,374 |
16,78,287 |
| 2011 |
44,83,992 |
23,75,264 |
21,08,728 |
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2025 |
56,97,000 |
Area and Population Density
| Measure |
Value |
| Total area |
5,743 sq km |
| Population density |
781 persons per sq km |
| Density rank |
Not available |
Literacy Rate in Sitapur
| Literacy Type |
Rate |
| Overall literacy |
61.12% |
| Male literacy |
70.31% |
| Female literacy |
50.67% |
- Male literacy is clearly ahead of female literacy.
- Rural literacy pulls the district average down.
- The district has improved from 2001, though the gap still remains.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Measure |
Value |
Breakup |
| Overall sex ratio |
888 |
Females per 1,000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
930 |
Girls per 1,000 boys |
| Child population |
7,47,558 |
0–6 years |
| Male children |
3,87,417 |
0–6 years |
| Female children |
3,60,141 |
0–6 years |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
35,55,450 |
79.29% |
| Muslim |
8,93,725 |
19.93% |
| Christian |
6,579 |
0.15% |
| Sikh |
11,611 |
0.26% |
| Buddhist |
2,663 |
0.06% |
| Jain |
1,410 |
0.03% |
| Others |
79 |
0.00% |
| Not stated |
12,475 |
0.28% |
Hindu population leads the district by a wide margin, while Muslims form the second largest group. Smaller communities are present in limited numbers, which gives Sitapur a mixed but strongly Hindu-majority profile.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste |
Not available |
Not available |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not available |
Not available |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
5,30,784 |
11.84% |
| Rural |
39,53,208 |
88.16% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban households |
Not available |
| Rural households |
Not available |
Workforce and Occupation
| Work Detail |
Count |
| Total workers |
Not available |
| Male workers |
Not available |
| Female workers |
Not available |
| Main workers |
Not available |
| Marginal workers |
Not available |
| Non-workers |
Not available |
Administrative Divisions
| Division |
Count |
Details |
| Tehsils |
7 |
Sitapur, Biswan, Mishrikh, Laharpur, Mahmudabad, Sidhauli, Maholi |
| Census villages |
2,348 |
Inhabited and uninhabited split not available |
| Gram Panchayats |
1,588 |
|
Towns and Cities in Sitapur
| Town / City |
Population |
| Sitapur (Urban Agglomeration) |
1,88,115 |
| Sitapur (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,77,234 |
| Maholi (NP) |
Not available |
| Misrikh-cum-Neemsar (NPP) |
Not available |
| Khairabad (NPP) |
Not available |
| Sitapur (NPP) |
Not available |
Language Spoken in Sitapur
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
93.12% |
| Urdu |
Not available |
| Avadhi |
Not available |
Households in Sitapur
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total households |
8,01,764 |
| Urban households |
Not available |
| Rural households |
Not available |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Sitapur? — The district has 44,83,992 people in the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Sitapur? — The overall literacy rate is 61.12%.
- What is the sex ratio in Sitapur? — The sex ratio stands at 888 females per 1,000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Sitapur? — Hindu is the largest religious group, with 79.29% share.
- What is the child sex ratio of Sitapur? — The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1,000 boys.
- How many villages are in Sitapur? — Sitapur has 2,348 census villages.
- What is the urban population of Sitapur? — The urban population is 5,30,784.