Allahabad Population in 2025

In 2025, Allahabad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 16.74 Lac (16,73,664), indicating a 19.91% increased from Allahabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.68 Lac.

Allahabad Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Allahabad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 16.88 Lac (16,87,905), projecting a 20.93% increased from Allahabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 9.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.75 Lac.

Allahabad Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Allahabad Tehsil has a population of 13.96 Lac (13,95,816) with 7.59 Lac (7,58,719) males and 6.37 Lac (6,37,097) females.The sex ratio in Allahabad is 840, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Allahabad Tehsil is 1.57 Lac (1,56,538) which is 11.21% of Allahabad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Allahabad Tehsil is 846 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Allahabad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Allahabad District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

13.96 Lac

Total Population

7.59 Lac

Male Population

6.37 Lac

Female Population

Allahabad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Allahabad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 10.69 Lac (10,69,443), accounting for 76.62% of the Allahabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.86 Lac (5,86,041), and the Hindu female population is around 4.83 Lac (4,83,402).

Allahabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Allahabad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.98 Lac (2,97,879), accounting for 21.34% of the Allahabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.57 Lac (1,56,987), and the Muslim female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,40,892).

Allahabad Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu10,69,44376.62%
Muslim2,97,87921.34%
Religion not stated14,5711.04%
Christian8,4040.6%
Sikh3,3840.24%
Jain1,2490.09%
Buddhist6290.05%
Other religions and persuasions2570.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Allahabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Allahabad Tehsil is 12.14 Lac (12,14,420), with 6.56 Lac (6,55,510) being males and 5.59 Lac (5,58,910) being females, making up 87% of the Allahabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 853 females for every 1000 males.

Allahabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Allahabad Tehsil is 1.81 Lac (1,81,396), with 1.03 Lac (1,03,209) being males and 78.19 k (78,187) being females, making up 13% of the Allahabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 758 females for every 1000 males.

Allahabad Literacy Rate

Allahabad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Allahabad Tehsil is 86.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Allahabad Tehsil is 76.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Allahabad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.22%, while in the rural regions of Allahabad Tehsil, it is around 66.66%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Allahabad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.08 86.41 76.92
Urban Area 84.22 88 79.77
Rural Area 66.66 75.53 54.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Allahabad

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 83.5 88.12 77.89
Muslim 76.42 79.63 72.84
Religion not stated 82.12 85.03 78.23
Christian 91.8 94.2 89.31

Allahabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Allahabad Tehsil is 2.22 Lac (2,21,812) with 1.20 Lac (1,20,421) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,391) females, which is 15.89% of Allahabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 842 females for every 1000 males.

Allahabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Allahabad Tehsil is 2.82 k (2,822) with 1.57 k (1,569) males and 1.25 k (1,253) females, which is 0.2% of Allahabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 799 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Allahabad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 840
Urban Area 853
Rural Area 758

Sex Ratio by Religion in Allahabad

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 825
Muslim 898
Religion not stated 736
Christian 964

Allahabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Allahabad Tehsil is 305.43 Square KM, with a population density of 4,570 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Allahabad Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Allahabad Tehsil are 99.The Total Number of households in Allahabad Tehsil are 2.49 Lac(2,48,662).

Allahabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Allahabad Tehsil, there are about 4.68 Lac (4,67,507) workers, making up nearly 33.49% of the Allahabad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.59 Lac (3,59,207) are male workers, and about 1.08 Lac (1,08,300) are female workers.

Allahabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 16.74 Lac (16,73,664) 19.91%
2026 16.88 Lac (16,87,905) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 17.01 Lac (17,00,506) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 17.13 Lac (17,13,107) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 17.26 Lac (17,25,708) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 17.38 Lac (17,38,309) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 17.49 Lac (17,49,229) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 17.59 Lac (17,58,951) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 17.69 Lac (17,68,680) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 17.78 Lac (17,78,403) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 17.88 Lac (17,88,132) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 17.98 Lac (17,97,855) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Allahabad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.98 Lac (17,97,855), with a male population of 9.68 Lac (9,67,739) and a female population of 8.29 Lac (8,29,354). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Allahabad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.

Allahabad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Allahabad is 13.96 Lac (13,95,816).

Hindu constitute 76.62% of Allahabad population, amounting to approximately 10.69 Lac (10,69,443) people.

Muslim constitute 21.34% of Allahabad population, totaling around 2.98 Lac (2,97,879) people.

Hindu: 76.62%, Muslim: 21.34%, Religion not stated: 1.04%, Christian: 0.6%, Sikh: 0.24%, Jain: 0.09%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Allahabad is 2.22 Lac (15.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.82 k (0.2%).

In Allahabad, 12.14 Lac (87%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.81 Lac (13%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Allahabad is 82.08%, with male literacy at 86.41% and female literacy at 76.92%.

The sex ratio in Allahabad is 840 females for every 1000 males.

Allahabad population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.81% up to 2036.