Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bareilly District

Bareilly Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bareilly District has a population of 44.48 Lac (44,48,359) with 23.58 Lac (23,57,665) males and 20.91 Lac (20,90,694) females.The sex ratio in Bareilly is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bareilly District is 7.01 Lac (7,01,416) which is 15.77% of Bareilly District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bareilly District is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bareilly District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.

44.48 Lac

Toatl Population

23.58 Lac

Male Population

20.91 Lac

Female Population

Bareilly Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bareilly District current estimated population is projected to be 52.81 Lac (52,81,108), indicating a 18.72% increased from Bareilly's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 24.94 Lac.

Bareilly Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bareilly District estimated population is projected to be 53.34 Lac (53,33,837), projecting a 19.91% increased from Bareilly's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.20 Lac.

Bareilly Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bareilly District, with a total Hindu population of 28.31 Lac (28,30,768), accounting for 63.64% of the Bareilly District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.12 Lac (15,12,355), and the Hindu female population is around 13.18 Lac (13,18,413).

Bareilly Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bareilly District, with a total Muslim population of 15.37 Lac (15,36,534), accounting for 34.54% of the Bareilly District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.03 Lac (8,02,522), and the Muslim female population is around 7.34 Lac (7,34,012).

Bareilly Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu28,30,76863.64%
Muslim15,36,53434.54%
Religion not stated32,4070.73%
Sikh28,1870.63%
Christian14,8220.33%
Buddhist4,3710.1%
Jain9310.02%
Other religions and persuasions3390.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bareilly Urban Population

The Urban population of Bareilly District is 15.68 Lac (15,68,409), with 8.27 Lac (8,27,309) being males and 7.41 Lac (7,41,100) being females, making up 35.26% of the Bareilly total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 896 females for every 1000 males.

Bareilly Rural Population

The Rural population of Bareilly District is 28.80 Lac (28,79,950), with 15.30 Lac (15,30,356) being males and 13.50 Lac (13,49,594) being females, making up 64.74% of the Bareilly total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Bareilly Literacy Rate

Bareilly District has a literacy rate of 58.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bareilly District is 67.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bareilly District is 48.3 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bareilly District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 63.05%, while in the rural regions of Bareilly District, it is around 55.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bareilly

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.49 67.5 48.3
Urban Area 63.05 68.95 56.46
Rural Area 55.89 66.68 43.59

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bareilly

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 64.27 73.59 53.55
Muslim 47.09 55.38 38
Religion not stated 61.78 71.4 51.27
Sikh 81.06 85.91 75.63

Bareilly Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bareilly District is 5.57 Lac (5,57,150) with 2.96 Lac (2,95,964) males and 2.61 Lac (2,61,186) females, which is 12.52% of Bareilly District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Bareilly Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bareilly District is 3.23 k (3,227) with 1.66 k (1,664) males and 1.56 k (1,563) females, which is 0.07% of Bareilly District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bareilly

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 887
Urban Area 896
Rural Area 882

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bareilly

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 872
Muslim 915
Religion not stated 893
Sikh 883

Bareilly Area & Households

The Total Area of Bareilly District is 4,120 Square KM, with a population density of 1,080 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bareilly District are 31 and the Total Number of Villages in Bareilly District are 2,051.The Total Number of households in Bareilly District are 7.57 Lac(7,56,784).

Bareilly Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bareilly District, there are about 14.02 Lac (14,01,971) workers, making up nearly 31.52% of the Bareilly District total population. Out of these, around 11.53 Lac (11,53,006) are male workers, and about 2.49 Lac (2,48,965) are female workers.

Bareilly - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Bareilly district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 10,89,874, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 44,48,359 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 27.71% 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 14.21%.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.

Bareilly District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 10,89,874 to 44,48,359.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 27.71%.
  • 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 10.90 Lac - - 5.85 Lac 5.05 Lac
1911 10.94 Lac 4.55 k 0.42 5.94 Lac 5.01 Lac
1921 10.14 Lac -80.77 k -7.38 5.45 Lac 4.69 Lac
1931 10.72 Lac 58.49 k 5.77 5.80 Lac 4.92 Lac
1941 11.76 Lac 1.04 Lac 9.68 6.37 Lac 5.39 Lac
1951 12.69 Lac 93.02 k 7.91 6.88 Lac 5.81 Lac
1961 14.78 Lac 2.10 Lac 16.51 8.06 Lac 6.72 Lac
1971 17.80 Lac 3.01 Lac 20.38 9.80 Lac 8.00 Lac
1981 22.73 Lac 4.93 Lac 27.71 12.42 Lac 10.31 Lac
1991 28.35 Lac 5.62 Lac 24.71 15.41 Lac 12.94 Lac
2001 36.19 Lac 7.84 Lac 27.66 19.34 Lac 16.84 Lac
2011 44.48 Lac 8.30 Lac 22.93076113 23.58 Lac 20.91 Lac

Historical Population of Bareilly by Census Year 1901-2011

Bareilly - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 52.81 Lac (52,81,108) 18.72%
2025 53.34 Lac (53,33,837) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 53.79 Lac (53,79,222) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 54.19 Lac (54,19,381) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 54.60 Lac (54,59,540) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 55.00 Lac (54,99,698) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 55.40 Lac (55,39,857) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 55.75 Lac (55,74,657) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 56.06 Lac (56,05,642) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 56.37 Lac (56,36,648) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 56.68 Lac (56,67,633) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 56.99 Lac (56,98,640) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 57.30 Lac (57,29,624) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bareilly District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 57.30 Lac (57,29,624), with a male population of 30.07 Lac (30,07,179) and a female population of 27.22 Lac (27,21,602). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Bareilly District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Bareilly Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bareilly is 44.48 Lac (44,48,359).

The estimated population of Bareilly in 2024 is approximately 52.81 Lac (52,81,108).

Hindu constitute 63.64% of Bareilly population, amounting to approximately 28.31 Lac (28,30,768) people.

Muslim constitute 34.54% of Bareilly population, totaling around 15.37 Lac (15,36,534) people.

Hindu: 63.64%, Muslim: 34.54%, Religion not stated: 0.73%, Sikh: 0.63%, Christian: 0.33%, Buddhist: 0.1%, Jain: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bareilly is 5.57 Lac (12.52%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.23 k (0.07%).

In Bareilly, 15.68 Lac (35.26%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 28.80 Lac (64.74%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bareilly is 58.49%, with male literacy at 67.5% and female literacy at 48.3%.

The sex ratio in Bareilly is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Bareilly population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.