Unnao district in central Uttar Pradesh had a population of 31,08,367 as per the 2011 Census, up from 27,06,465 in 2001, showing a solid rise over the decade. The district spans about 4,558 sq km and has a population density close to 682 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is around 907 females for every 1,000 males, and the child sex ratio for the 0–6 age group is slightly lower, reflecting a gender imbalance among young children. The overall literacy rate is about 57.06%, with male literacy clearly higher than female literacy. Hindus form an overwhelming majority in Unnao, Muslims are the main minority community, and the district is predominantly rural with only a small segment of the population living in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Unnao Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
31,08,367 |
| Male Population |
16,30,280 |
| Female Population |
14,78,087 |
| Area |
4,558 sq km |
| Population Density |
682 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
907 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
about 900–902 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
57.06% |
| Urban Population Share |
about 10% |
| Total Households |
5,88,533 |
| Number of Tehsils |
5 |
| Number of Villages |
1,693 |
- Unnao’s population increased from about 27.06 lakh in 2001 to 31.08 lakh in 2011.
- The district’s population density is moderate compared with many other districts in Uttar Pradesh.
- Urbanisation remains low, with most people living in rural villages rather than in towns.
- The literacy rate is still below the national average, and there is a clear gender gap in education.
Population of Unnao
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
31,08,367 |
27,06,465 |
| Male Population |
16,30,280 |
14,22,385 |
| Female Population |
14,78,087 |
12,84,080 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
around 14.9% |
— |
| Population Density |
682 persons/sq km |
around 594 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | 10,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | 11,20,000 | 3.70% |
| 1921 | 10,80,000 | -3.57% |
| 1931 | 11,90,000 | 10.19% |
| 1941 | 13,30,000 | 11.76% |
| 1951 | 14,90,000 | 12.03% |
| 1961 | 17,10,000 | 14.09% |
| 1971 | 19,80,000 | 15.79% |
| 1981 | 23,20,000 | 17.17% |
| 1991 | 24,90,000 | 7.33% |
| 2001 | 27,06,465 | 8.68% |
| 2011 | 31,08,367 | 14.90% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
36,50,000 |
| 2026 |
36,80,000 |
| 2027 |
37,10,000 |
Literacy Rate in Unnao
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
57.06% |
52.49% |
| Male Literacy |
68–69% (approx.) |
around 63–64% |
| Female Literacy |
around 45–46% |
around 40% |
- Overall literacy in Unnao improved by about 4–5 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy is much higher than female literacy, showing a clear gender gap in access to education.
- Literacy levels are generally better in towns than in rural parts of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
907 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
about 900–902 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
3,99,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,10,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,89,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
about 12.8% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
27,31,000 |
87.89% |
| Muslim |
3,63,000 |
11.69% |
| Christian |
4,000 |
0.13% |
| Sikh |
1,000 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
1,200 |
0.04% |
| Jain |
800 |
0.03% |
| Other Religions |
200 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
6,800 |
0.22% |
Unnao district is overwhelmingly Hindu, with Hindus accounting for nearly 88% of the population. Muslims form the main minority group at a little under 12%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others together contribute only a very small share. A small fraction of residents did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
6,50,000 |
about 20.9% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
3,000 |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
3,10,000 |
about 10% |
| Rural Population |
27,98,367 |
about 90% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,88,533 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
10,90,000 |
| Male Workers |
7,40,000 |
| Female Workers |
3,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
7,80,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
3,10,000 |
| Non-Workers |
20,18,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Towns |
9 |
| Villages |
1,693 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Unnao |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
over 95% |
| Urdu |
about 3–4% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
5,88,533 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Unnao district? — Unnao district has a population of 31,08,367 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Unnao? — The sex ratio in Unnao is about 907 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Unnao? — There are roughly 3,99,000 children in the 0–6 age group, forming about 12.8% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Unnao? — The overall literacy rate in Unnao is about 57.06%, with male literacy significantly higher than female literacy.
- What share of Unnao’s population lives in urban areas? — Around 10% of the district’s population lives in urban areas, while about 90% lives in rural areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Unnao? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by nearly 88% of the population.
- How many villages are there in Unnao district? — There are 1,693 villages in Unnao district.
- How many households are there in Unnao? — Unnao has 5,88,533 households according to the 2011 Census.