Azamgarh Population in 2025
In 2025, Azamgarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.74 Lac (11,73,636), indicating a 19.91% increased from Azamgarh 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.81 Lac.
Azamgarh Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Azamgarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.84 Lac (11,83,623), projecting a 20.93% increased from Azamgarh 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.86 Lac.
Azamgarh Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Azamgarh Tehsil has a population of 9.79 Lac (9,78,799) with 4.97 Lac (4,97,198) males and 4.82 Lac (4,81,601) females.The sex ratio in Azamgarh is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Azamgarh Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,001) which is 14.92% of Azamgarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Azamgarh Tehsil is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Azamgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Azamgarh District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Female Population
Azamgarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Azamgarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.62 Lac (7,62,226), accounting for 77.87% of the Azamgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.88 Lac (3,87,784), and the Hindu female population is around 3.74 Lac (3,74,442).
Azamgarh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Azamgarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.13 Lac (2,12,940), accounting for 21.76% of the Azamgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,07,539), and the Muslim female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,05,401).
Azamgarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,62,226 | 77.87% |
| Muslim | 2,12,940 | 21.76% |
| Religion not stated | 1,410 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 960 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 856 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 330 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 43 | 0% |
| Jain | 34 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAzamgarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Azamgarh Tehsil is 2.63 Lac (2,63,434), with 1.36 Lac (1,36,001) being males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,433) being females, making up 26.91% of the Azamgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Azamgarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Azamgarh Tehsil is 7.15 Lac (7,15,365), with 3.61 Lac (3,61,197) being males and 3.54 Lac (3,54,168) being females, making up 73.09% of the Azamgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Azamgarh Literacy Rate
Azamgarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Azamgarh Tehsil is 81.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Azamgarh Tehsil is 62.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Azamgarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.63%, while in the rural regions of Azamgarh Tehsil, it is around 70.38%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Azamgarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.08 | 81.01 | 62.95 |
| Urban Area | 76.63 | 81.5 | 71.46 |
| Rural Area | 70.38 | 80.82 | 59.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Azamgarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.83 | 82.13 | 61.27 |
| Muslim | 72.95 | 76.89 | 68.96 |
| Religion not stated | 68.19 | 74.49 | 61.31 |
| Christian | 77.34 | 81.27 | 73.32 |
Azamgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Azamgarh Tehsil is 2.18 Lac (2,17,980) with 1.11 Lac (1,10,525) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,455) females, which is 22.27% of Azamgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Azamgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Azamgarh Tehsil is 2.99 k (2,987) with 1.58 k (1,578) males and 1.41 k (1,409) females, which is 0.31% of Azamgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Azamgarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 |
| Urban Area | 938 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Azamgarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Muslim | 981 |
| Religion not stated | 940 |
| Christian | 972 |
Azamgarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Azamgarh Tehsil is 579.09 Square KM, with a population density of 1,690 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Azamgarh Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Azamgarh Tehsil are 666.The Total Number of households in Azamgarh Tehsil are 1.38 Lac(1,38,449).
Azamgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Azamgarh Tehsil, there are about 3.03 Lac (3,02,627) workers, making up nearly 30.92% of the Azamgarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.12 Lac (2,12,086) are male workers, and about 90.54 k (90,541) are female workers.
Azamgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.74 Lac (11,73,636) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.84 Lac (11,83,623) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.92 Lac (11,92,459) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 12.01 Lac (12,01,296) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.10 Lac (12,10,132) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 12.19 Lac (12,18,968) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 12.27 Lac (12,26,625) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 12.33 Lac (12,33,443) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 12.40 Lac (12,40,266) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 12.47 Lac (12,47,084) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 12.54 Lac (12,53,906) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 12.61 Lac (12,60,724) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Azamgarh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.61 Lac (12,60,724), with a male population of 6.34 Lac (6,34,172) and a female population of 6.27 Lac (6,26,934). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Azamgarh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.