Aligarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Aligarh District has a population of 36.74 Lac (36,73,889) with 19.52 Lac (19,51,996) males and 17.22 Lac (17,21,893) females.The sex ratio in Aligarh is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Aligarh District is 5.75 Lac (5,74,509) which is 15.64% of Aligarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Aligarh District is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Aligarh District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Aligarh Population Census 2011
- Aligarh Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Aligarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Aligarh District current estimated population is projected to be 43.62 Lac (43,61,654), indicating a 18.72% increased from Aligarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 23.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.54 Lac.
Aligarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Aligarh District estimated population is projected to be 44.05 Lac (44,05,203), projecting a 19.91% increased from Aligarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 23.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.76 Lac.
Aligarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Aligarh District, with a total Hindu population of 29.04 Lac (29,04,140), accounting for 79.05% of the Aligarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.48 Lac (15,48,151), and the Hindu female population is around 13.56 Lac (13,55,989).
Aligarh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Aligarh District, with a total Muslim population of 7.29 Lac (7,29,283), accounting for 19.85% of the Aligarh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.83 Lac (3,82,505), and the Muslim female population is around 3.47 Lac (3,46,778).
Aligarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 29,04,140 | 79.05% |
| Muslim | 7,29,283 | 19.85% |
| Religion not stated | 21,478 | 0.58% |
| Christian | 7,635 | 0.21% |
| Sikh | 5,875 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 2,805 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 2,582 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 91 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAligarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Aligarh District is 12.17 Lac (12,17,191), with 6.43 Lac (6,43,073) being males and 5.74 Lac (5,74,118) being females, making up 33.13% of the Aligarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Aligarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Aligarh District is 24.57 Lac (24,56,698), with 13.09 Lac (13,08,923) being males and 11.48 Lac (11,47,775) being females, making up 66.87% of the Aligarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Aligarh Literacy Rate
Aligarh District has a literacy rate of 67.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Aligarh District is 77.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Aligarh District is 55.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Aligarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 67.85%, while in the rural regions of Aligarh District, it is around 67.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Aligarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.52 | 77.97 | 55.68 |
| Urban Area | 67.85 | 73.73 | 61.27 |
| Rural Area | 67.34 | 80.11 | 52.8 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Aligarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.04 | 82.22 | 58.29 |
| Muslim | 52.76 | 60.16 | 44.58 |
| Religion not stated | 73.15 | 82.68 | 62.72 |
| Christian | 71.88 | 77.12 | 66.16 |
Aligarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Aligarh District is 7.55 Lac (7,55,254) with 4.02 Lac (4,02,483) males and 3.53 Lac (3,52,771) females, which is 20.56% of Aligarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Aligarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Aligarh District is 629 (629) with 340 (340) males and 289 (289) females, which is 0.02% of Aligarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Aligarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 883 |
| Urban Area | 893 |
| Rural Area | 877 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Aligarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 876 |
| Muslim | 907 |
| Religion not stated | 900 |
| Christian | 909 |
Aligarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Aligarh District is 3,650 Square KM, with a population density of 1,007 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Aligarh District are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Aligarh District are 1,199.The Total Number of households in Aligarh District are 6.11 Lac(6,11,371).
Aligarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Aligarh District, there are about 11.74 Lac (11,74,361) workers, making up nearly 31.97% of the Aligarh District total population. Out of these, around 9.29 Lac (9,29,337) are male workers, and about 2.45 Lac (2,45,024) are female workers.
Aligarh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Aligarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,69,799, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 36,73,889 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 29.96% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.56%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Aligarh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 8,69,799 to 36,73,889.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 29.96%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 8.70 Lac | - | - | 4.60 Lac | 4.10 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.44 Lac | -25.46 k | -2.93 | 4.56 Lac | 3.88 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.69 Lac | -75.28 k | -8.92 | 4.17 Lac | 3.52 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.49 Lac | 79.68 k | 10.36 | 4.61 Lac | 3.88 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.94 Lac | 1.46 Lac | 17.15 | 5.40 Lac | 4.55 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.18 Lac | 1.24 Lac | 12.45 | 6.01 Lac | 5.17 Lac |
| 1961 | 12.79 Lac | 1.61 Lac | 14.39 | 6.87 Lac | 5.92 Lac |
| 1971 | 15.42 Lac | 2.63 Lac | 20.53 | 8.39 Lac | 7.02 Lac |
| 1981 | 18.85 Lac | 3.43 Lac | 22.28 | 10.22 Lac | 8.63 Lac |
| 1991 | 24.50 Lac | 5.65 Lac | 29.96 | 13.28 Lac | 11.22 Lac |
| 2001 | 29.92 Lac | 5.43 Lac | 22.15 | 16.07 Lac | 13.85 Lac |
| 2011 | 36.74 Lac | 6.82 Lac | 22.77867156 | 19.52 Lac | 17.22 Lac |
Aligarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.62 Lac (43,61,654) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 44.05 Lac (44,05,203) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 44.43 Lac (44,42,687) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 44.76 Lac (44,75,854) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 45.09 Lac (45,09,021) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 45.42 Lac (45,42,188) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 45.75 Lac (45,75,355) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 46.04 Lac (46,04,096) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 46.30 Lac (46,29,686) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 46.55 Lac (46,55,294) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 46.81 Lac (46,80,885) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 47.06 Lac (47,06,493) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 47.32 Lac (47,32,083) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Aligarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 47.32 Lac (47,32,083), with a male population of 24.90 Lac (24,89,752) and a female population of 22.42 Lac (22,41,508). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Aligarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.