Allahabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Allahabad District has a population of 59.54 Lac (59,54,391) with 31.32 Lac (31,31,807) males and 28.23 Lac (28,22,584) females.The sex ratio in Allahabad is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Allahabad District is 8.85 Lac (8,85,355) which is 14.87% of Allahabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Allahabad District is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Allahabad District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Allahabad Population Census 2011
- Allahabad 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
Allahabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Allahabad District current estimated population is projected to be 70.69 Lac (70,69,074), indicating a 18.72% increased from Allahabad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 33.67 Lac.
Allahabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Allahabad District estimated population is projected to be 71.40 Lac (71,39,655), projecting a 19.91% increased from Allahabad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 37.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 34.02 Lac.
Allahabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Allahabad District, with a total Hindu population of 51.02 Lac (51,02,041), accounting for 85.69% of the Allahabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 26.90 Lac (26,90,233), and the Hindu female population is around 24.12 Lac (24,11,808).
Allahabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Allahabad District, with a total Muslim population of 7.97 Lac (7,96,756), accounting for 13.38% of the Allahabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.11 Lac (4,11,400), and the Muslim female population is around 3.85 Lac (3,85,356).
Allahabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 51,02,041 | 85.69% |
| Muslim | 7,96,756 | 13.38% |
| Religion not stated | 30,492 | 0.51% |
| Christian | 13,782 | 0.23% |
| Buddhist | 4,391 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 4,377 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 2,247 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 305 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAllahabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Allahabad District is 14.73 Lac (14,72,873), with 7.91 Lac (7,90,848) being males and 6.82 Lac (6,82,025) being females, making up 24.74% of the Allahabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Allahabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Allahabad District is 44.82 Lac (44,81,518), with 23.41 Lac (23,40,959) being males and 21.41 Lac (21,40,559) being females, making up 75.26% of the Allahabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Allahabad Literacy Rate
Allahabad District has a literacy rate of 72.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Allahabad District is 82.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Allahabad District is 60.97 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Allahabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.51%, while in the rural regions of Allahabad District, it is around 68.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Allahabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.32 | 82.55 | 60.97 |
| Urban Area | 82.51 | 86.96 | 77.34 |
| Rural Area | 68.76 | 80.97 | 55.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Allahabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.44 | 83.15 | 60.51 |
| Muslim | 71.01 | 78.42 | 63.11 |
| Religion not stated | 76.84 | 83.23 | 68.86 |
| Christian | 82.58 | 88.01 | 77.05 |
Allahabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Allahabad District is 13.10 Lac (13,09,851) with 6.87 Lac (6,87,076) males and 6.23 Lac (6,22,775) females, which is 22% of Allahabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Allahabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Allahabad District is 7.96 k (7,955) with 4.27 k (4,270) males and 3.69 k (3,685) females, which is 0.13% of Allahabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Allahabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 902 |
| Urban Area | 863 |
| Rural Area | 915 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Allahabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 897 |
| Muslim | 937 |
| Religion not stated | 779 |
| Christian | 981 |
Allahabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Allahabad District is 5,482 Square KM, with a population density of 1,086 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Allahabad District are 25 and the Total Number of Villages in Allahabad District are 3,053.The Total Number of households in Allahabad District are 9.77 Lac(9,76,733).
Allahabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Allahabad District, there are about 21.12 Lac (21,11,907) workers, making up nearly 35.47% of the Allahabad District total population. Out of these, around 14.26 Lac (14,26,110) are male workers, and about 6.86 Lac (6,85,797) are female workers.
Allahabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Allahabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 11,41,944, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 59,54,391 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.72% 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 16.79%.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.
Allahabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 11,41,944 to 59,54,391.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.72%.
- 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 | 11.42 Lac | - | - | 5.71 Lac | 5.71 Lac |
| 1911 | 11.24 Lac | -17.80 k | -1.558833008 | 5.70 Lac | 5.54 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.76 Lac | -48.02 k | -4.271965399 | 5.53 Lac | 5.23 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.43 Lac | 66.73 k | 6.200516671 | 5.88 Lac | 5.55 Lac |
| 1941 | 13.88 Lac | 2.45 Lac | 21.45724048 | 7.11 Lac | 6.78 Lac |
| 1951 | 15.69 Lac | 1.81 Lac | 13.00541472 | 8.07 Lac | 7.61 Lac |
| 1961 | 18.83 Lac | 3.14 Lac | 20.01246978 | 9.78 Lac | 9.04 Lac |
| 1971 | 22.92 Lac | 4.10 Lac | 21.76768627 | 12.12 Lac | 10.80 Lac |
| 1981 | 29.83 Lac | 6.91 Lac | 30.1429055 | 15.82 Lac | 14.01 Lac |
| 1991 | 39.00 Lac | 9.16 Lac | 30.71873078 | 20.82 Lac | 18.17 Lac |
| 2001 | 49.37 Lac | 10.38 Lac | 26.60760169 | 26.27 Lac | 23.10 Lac |
| 2011 | 59.54 Lac | 10.17 Lac | 20.60097633 | 31.32 Lac | 28.23 Lac |
Allahabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.69 Lac (70,69,074) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 71.40 Lac (71,39,655) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 72.00 Lac (72,00,406) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 72.54 Lac (72,54,161) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 73.08 Lac (73,07,916) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 73.62 Lac (73,61,671) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 74.15 Lac (74,15,425) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 74.62 Lac (74,62,007) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 75.03 Lac (75,03,482) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 75.45 Lac (75,44,986) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 75.86 Lac (75,86,461) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 76.28 Lac (76,27,965) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 76.69 Lac (76,69,440) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Allahabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 76.69 Lac (76,69,440), with a male population of 39.95 Lac (39,94,590) and a female population of 36.74 Lac (36,74,353). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Allahabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.