Basti Population in 2025
In 2025, Basti Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.38 Lac (11,38,458), indicating a 19.91% increased from Basti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.55 Lac.
Basti Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Basti Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.48 Lac (11,48,145), projecting a 20.93% increased from Basti's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.60 Lac.
Basti Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Basti Tehsil has a population of 9.49 Lac (9,49,461) with 4.89 Lac (4,88,808) males and 4.61 Lac (4,60,653) females.The sex ratio in Basti is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Basti Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,45,664) which is 15.34% of Basti Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Basti Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Basti Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Basti District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Basti Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Basti Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.05 Lac (8,04,977), accounting for 84.78% of the Basti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.17 Lac (4,16,503), and the Hindu female population is around 3.88 Lac (3,88,474).
Basti Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Basti Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,183), accounting for 14.45% of the Basti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 68.48 k (68,477), and the Muslim female population is around 68.71 k (68,706).
Basti Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,04,977 | 84.78% |
| Muslim | 1,37,183 | 14.45% |
| Buddhist | 3,789 | 0.4% |
| Christian | 1,718 | 0.18% |
| Religion not stated | 968 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 735 | 0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47 | 0% |
| Jain | 44 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBasti Urban Population
The Urban population of Basti Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,14,657), with 60.10 k (60,095) being males and 54.56 k (54,562) being females, making up 12.08% of the Basti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Basti Rural Population
The Rural population of Basti Tehsil is 8.35 Lac (8,34,804), with 4.29 Lac (4,28,713) being males and 4.06 Lac (4,06,091) being females, making up 87.92% of the Basti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Basti Literacy Rate
Basti Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Basti Tehsil is 79.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Basti Tehsil is 58.64 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Basti Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.3%, while in the rural regions of Basti Tehsil, it is around 67.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Basti
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.24 | 79.26 | 58.64 |
| Urban Area | 83.3 | 88.58 | 77.48 |
| Rural Area | 67.21 | 77.88 | 55.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Basti
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.52 | 79.78 | 58.55 |
| Muslim | 67.47 | 75.94 | 59.09 |
| Buddhist | 63.76 | 75.97 | 50.37 |
| Christian | 76.49 | 84.46 | 68.09 |
Basti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Basti Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,19,647) with 1.13 Lac (1,13,090) males and 1.07 Lac (1,06,557) females, which is 23.13% of Basti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Basti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Basti Tehsil is 1.66 k (1,656) with 849 (849) males and 807 (807) females, which is 0.17% of Basti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Basti
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 908 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Basti
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 933 |
| Muslim | 1004 |
| Buddhist | 921 |
| Christian | 951 |
Basti Area & Households
The Total Area of Basti Tehsil is 828.53 Square KM, with a population density of 1,146 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Basti Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Basti Tehsil are 1,102.The Total Number of households in Basti Tehsil are 1.49 Lac(1,49,064).
Basti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Basti Tehsil, there are about 2.99 Lac (2,99,078) workers, making up nearly 31.5% of the Basti Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.19 Lac (2,18,747) are male workers, and about 80.33 k (80,331) are female workers.
Basti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.38 Lac (11,38,458) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.48 Lac (11,48,145) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.57 Lac (11,56,717) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 11.65 Lac (11,65,289) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 11.74 Lac (11,73,860) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 11.82 Lac (11,82,432) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 11.90 Lac (11,89,859) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 11.96 Lac (11,96,473) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 12.03 Lac (12,03,091) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 12.10 Lac (12,09,704) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 12.16 Lac (12,16,322) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 12.23 Lac (12,22,936) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Basti Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.23 Lac (12,22,936), with a male population of 6.23 Lac (6,23,470) and a female population of 6.00 Lac (5,99,664). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Basti Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.