The Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 37,97,117 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 45,91,701 by 2026. Spread across 4,436 sq km, it has a population density of 856 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 984 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 69.27%. The child sex ratio is 923 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 82.16%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 5.26% of the population lives in urban areas, while 94.74% reside in rural parts. The district has 6,23,523 households in total.
Quick Overview — Sultanpur Census 2011
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Population |
37,97,117 |
| Area |
4,436 sq km |
| Population Density |
856 persons/sq km |
| Literacy Rate |
69.27% |
| Sex Ratio |
984 females per 1000 males |
Population of Sultanpur
| Description |
2011 Census |
2001 Census |
| Total Population |
37,97,117 |
32,14,832 |
| Male Population |
19,14,586 |
16,23,819 |
| Female Population |
18,82,531 |
15,91,013 |
| Population Growth |
18.11% |
25.01% |
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation % |
| 1901 |
10,97,006 |
- |
| 1911 |
10,61,000 |
-3.26% |
| 1921 |
10,16,000 |
-4.23% |
| 1931 |
10,65,000 |
4.74% |
| 1941 |
11,15,000 |
4.77% |
| 1951 |
12,98,000 |
16.40% |
| 1961 |
14,19,000 |
9.28% |
| 1971 |
16,49,000 |
16.25% |
| 1981 |
20,50,000 |
24.31% |
| 1991 |
25,72,000 |
25.44% |
| 2001 |
32,14,832 |
25.01% |
| 2011 |
37,97,117 |
18.11% |
Sultanpur's projected population for 2026 is around 45,91,701 (45.92 Lakhs), and for 2027 it is 46,25,981 (46.26 Lakhs).
Area and Population Density
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Area |
4,436 sq km |
| Population Density (2011) |
856 persons/sq km |
| Population Density (2001) |
725 persons/sq km |
Literacy Rate in Sultanpur
| Literacy Category |
Rate (%) |
| Overall Literacy |
69.27% |
| Male Literacy |
80.19% |
| Female Literacy |
58.28% |
- Literacy improved from 55.75% in 2001 to 69.27% in 2011.
- Female literacy is still 22 percentage points behind male literacy.
- Urban literacy (83.14%) is much higher than rural literacy (68.47%).
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Metric |
Value |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
984 females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
923 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
5,63,373 |
| Male Children (0–6) |
2,93,043 |
| Female Children (0–6) |
2,70,330 |
- Child sex ratio fell from 941 in 2001 to 922 in 2011.
- Children under 6 years make up 14.84% of total population.
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
31,19,590 |
82.16% |
| Muslim |
6,50,261 |
17.13% |
| Buddhist |
9,989 |
0.26% |
| Christian |
4,453 |
0.12% |
| Sikh |
1,629 |
0.04% |
| Jain |
426 |
0.01% |
| Others |
336 |
0.01% |
| Not Stated |
10,433 |
0.27% |
Hindus form the vast majority at 82.16%, while Muslims are the second-largest group at 17.13%. All other religions together account for less than 1% of the district.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Category |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
8,51,587 |
22.43% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
696 |
0.02% |
- SC population is very high at over 22% of total district population.
- ST population is minimal at just 696 people.
Urban and Rural Population
| Area Type |
Population |
Percentage |
| Urban Population |
1,99,916 |
5.26% |
| Rural Population |
35,97,201 |
94.74% |
Most of Sultanpur's people live in rural villages — over 94% — while only about 5% reside in urban areas.
Workforce and Occupation
| Worker Category |
Count |
| Total Workers |
12,42,632 |
| Male Workers |
8,69,838 |
| Female Workers |
3,72,794 |
| Workers as % of Population |
32.73% |
- Male workers outnumber female workers by nearly 2.3 times.
- Workers form over 32% of total population.
Administrative Divisions
| Division Type |
Count |
| Towns |
11 |
| Villages |
2,527 |
Towns and Cities in Sultanpur
| Town/City |
Population |
| Sultanpur (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,07,640 |
| Sultanpur (Urban Agglomeration) |
1,15,944 |
Language Spoken in Sultanpur
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi (Primary) |
Not given |
Hindi is the main language spoken in Sultanpur district.
Households in Sultanpur
| Household Type |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,23,523 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Sultanpur? — 37,97,117 as per Census 2011, projected to reach 45,91,701 by 2026.
- What is the literacy rate of Sultanpur? — 69.27% overall (80.19% male, 58.28% female).
- What is the sex ratio in Sultanpur? — 984 females per 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Sultanpur? — Hindu at 82.16% of the population.
- What is the child sex ratio of Sultanpur? — 923 girls per 1000 boys (age 0–6).
- How many villages are in Sultanpur? — 2,527 villages.
- What is the SC/ST population of Sultanpur? — SC: 8,51,587 (22.43%), ST: 696 (0.02%).
- What is the urban population of Sultanpur? — 1,99,916 people (5.26% of total).