Azamgarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Azamgarh District has a population of 46.14 Lac (46,13,913) with 22.85 Lac (22,85,004) males and 23.29 Lac (23,28,909) females.The sex ratio in Azamgarh is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Azamgarh District is 7.06 Lac (7,06,085) which is 15.3% of Azamgarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Azamgarh District is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Azamgarh District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Azamgarh Population Census 2011
- Azamgarh 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
Azamgarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Azamgarh District current estimated population is projected to be 54.78 Lac (54,77,654), indicating a 18.72% increased from Azamgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.78 Lac.
Azamgarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Azamgarh District estimated population is projected to be 55.32 Lac (55,32,346), projecting a 19.91% increased from Azamgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 28.07 Lac.
Azamgarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Azamgarh District, with a total Hindu population of 38.79 Lac (38,78,626), accounting for 84.06% of the Azamgarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.21 Lac (19,21,175), and the Hindu female population is around 19.57 Lac (19,57,451).
Azamgarh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Azamgarh District, with a total Muslim population of 7.19 Lac (7,18,692), accounting for 15.58% of the Azamgarh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.55 Lac (3,55,364), and the Muslim female population is around 3.63 Lac (3,63,328).
Azamgarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 38,78,626 | 84.06% |
| Muslim | 7,18,692 | 15.58% |
| Religion not stated | 6,005 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 5,652 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 3,810 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 719 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 226 | 0% |
| Jain | 183 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAzamgarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Azamgarh District is 3.93 Lac (3,93,401), with 2.02 Lac (2,02,297) being males and 1.91 Lac (1,91,104) being females, making up 8.53% of the Azamgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Azamgarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Azamgarh District is 42.21 Lac (42,20,512), with 20.83 Lac (20,82,707) being males and 21.38 Lac (21,37,805) being females, making up 91.47% of the Azamgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Azamgarh Literacy Rate
Azamgarh District has a literacy rate of 70.93% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Azamgarh District is 81.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Azamgarh District is 60.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Azamgarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.31%, while in the rural regions of Azamgarh District, it is around 70.33%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Azamgarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.93 | 81.34 | 60.91 |
| Urban Area | 77.31 | 82.6 | 71.74 |
| Rural Area | 70.33 | 81.22 | 59.93 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Azamgarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.76 | 81.23 | 58.71 |
| Muslim | 77.4 | 81.97 | 73.01 |
| Religion not stated | 70.16 | 79.31 | 60.36 |
| Buddhist | 70.54 | 82.2 | 59.02 |
Azamgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Azamgarh District is 11.71 Lac (11,71,378) with 5.80 Lac (5,79,586) males and 5.92 Lac (5,91,792) females, which is 25.39% of Azamgarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Azamgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Azamgarh District is 9.33 k (9,327) with 4.69 k (4,690) males and 4.64 k (4,637) females, which is 0.2% of Azamgarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Azamgarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1020 |
| Urban Area | 945 |
| Rural Area | 1027 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Azamgarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1019 |
| Muslim | 1023 |
| Religion not stated | 918 |
| Buddhist | 991 |
Azamgarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Azamgarh District is 4,054 Square KM, with a population density of 1,138 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Azamgarh District are 20 and the Total Number of Villages in Azamgarh District are 4,101.The Total Number of households in Azamgarh District are 6.65 Lac(6,65,232).
Azamgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Azamgarh District, there are about 13.72 Lac (13,72,032) workers, making up nearly 29.74% of the Azamgarh District total population. Out of these, around 9.42 Lac (9,41,890) are male workers, and about 4.30 Lac (4,30,142) are female workers.
Azamgarh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Azamgarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 11,03,469, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 46,13,913 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 25.93% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.30%.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.
Azamgarh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 11,03,469 to 46,13,913.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 25.93%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 11.03 Lac | - | - | 5.46 Lac | 5.57 Lac |
| 1911 | 10.64 Lac | -39.52 k | -3.58 | 5.34 Lac | 5.30 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.89 Lac | 25.52 k | 2.4 | 5.53 Lac | 5.36 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.20 Lac | 30.59 k | 2.81 | 5.69 Lac | 5.51 Lac |
| 1941 | 12.99 Lac | 1.79 Lac | 15.98 | 6.53 Lac | 6.46 Lac |
| 1951 | 14.98 Lac | 1.99 Lac | 15.33 | 7.40 Lac | 7.58 Lac |
| 1961 | 16.91 Lac | 1.92 Lac | 12.85 | 8.29 Lac | 8.62 Lac |
| 1971 | 19.96 Lac | 3.05 Lac | 18.05 | 9.95 Lac | 10.01 Lac |
| 1981 | 24.94 Lac | 4.98 Lac | 24.96 | 12.27 Lac | 12.67 Lac |
| 1991 | 31.29 Lac | 6.35 Lac | 25.46 | 15.59 Lac | 15.70 Lac |
| 2001 | 39.40 Lac | 8.11 Lac | 25.93 | 19.50 Lac | 19.90 Lac |
| 2011 | 46.14 Lac | 6.74 Lac | 17.10688756 | 22.85 Lac | 23.29 Lac |
Azamgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.78 Lac (54,77,654) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 55.32 Lac (55,32,346) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 55.79 Lac (55,79,420) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 56.21 Lac (56,21,073) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 56.63 Lac (56,62,727) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 57.04 Lac (57,04,380) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 57.46 Lac (57,46,033) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 57.82 Lac (57,82,128) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 58.14 Lac (58,14,266) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 58.46 Lac (58,46,427) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 58.79 Lac (58,78,565) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 59.11 Lac (59,10,725) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 59.43 Lac (59,42,863) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Azamgarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 59.43 Lac (59,42,863), with a male population of 29.15 Lac (29,14,501) and a female population of 30.32 Lac (30,31,702). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Azamgarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.