Khurja Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khurja Tehsil has a population of 5.19 Lac (5,19,063) with 2.75 Lac (2,74,796) males and 2.44 Lac (2,44,267) females.The sex ratio in Khurja is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khurja Tehsil is 83.77 k (83,774) which is 16.14% of Khurja Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khurja Tehsil is 849 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khurja Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bulandshahr District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Khurja Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khurja Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.16 Lac (6,16,234), indicating a 18.72% increased from Khurja 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.91 Lac.
Khurja Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khurja Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.22 Lac (6,22,387), projecting a 19.91% increased from Khurja 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.94 Lac.
Khurja Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khurja Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.99 Lac (3,98,957), accounting for 76.86% of the Khurja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.12 Lac (2,12,258), and the Hindu female population is around 1.87 Lac (1,86,699).
Khurja Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khurja Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,593), accounting for 22.46% of the Khurja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 60.76 k (60,758), and the Muslim female population is around 55.84 k (55,835).
Khurja Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,98,957 | 76.86% |
| Muslim | 1,16,593 | 22.46% |
| Religion not stated | 1,911 | 0.37% |
| Christian | 903 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 391 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 190 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 99 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhurja Urban Population
The Urban population of Khurja Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,56,482), with 82.50 k (82,501) being males and 73.98 k (73,981) being females, making up 30.15% of the Khurja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Khurja Rural Population
The Rural population of Khurja Tehsil is 3.63 Lac (3,62,581), with 1.92 Lac (1,92,295) being males and 1.70 Lac (1,70,286) being females, making up 69.85% of the Khurja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Khurja Literacy Rate
Khurja Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khurja Tehsil is 80.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khurja Tehsil is 56.63 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khurja Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.54%, while in the rural regions of Khurja Tehsil, it is around 70.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khurja
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.96 | 80.02 | 56.63 |
| Urban Area | 66.54 | 73.84 | 58.5 |
| Rural Area | 70.02 | 82.72 | 55.8 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khurja
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.58 | 84.88 | 60.85 |
| Muslim | 52.09 | 62.1 | 41.24 |
| Religion not stated | 77.08 | 83.47 | 71.7 |
| Christian | 70.26 | 78.02 | 61.24 |
Khurja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khurja Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,42,023) with 75.41 k (75,409) males and 66.61 k (66,614) females, which is 27.36% of Khurja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Khurja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khurja Tehsil is 121 (121) with 75 (75) males and 46 (46) females, which is 0.02% of Khurja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 614 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khurja
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 889 |
| Urban Area | 897 |
| Rural Area | 886 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khurja
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 880 |
| Muslim | 919 |
| Religion not stated | 1049 |
| Christian | 862 |
Khurja Area & Households
The Total Area of Khurja Tehsil is 684.13 Square KM, with a population density of 759 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khurja Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Khurja Tehsil are 191.The Total Number of households in Khurja Tehsil are 88.68 k(88,678).
Khurja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khurja Tehsil, there are about 1.74 Lac (1,73,500) workers, making up nearly 33.43% of the Khurja Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.35 Lac (1,34,605) are male workers, and about 38.90 k (38,895) are female workers.
Khurja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.16 Lac (6,16,234) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.22 Lac (6,22,387) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.28 Lac (6,27,683) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.32 Lac (6,32,368) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.37 Lac (6,37,054) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.42 Lac (6,41,740) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.46 Lac (6,46,426) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.50 Lac (6,50,487) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.54 Lac (6,54,103) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.58 Lac (6,57,721) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.61 Lac (6,61,336) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.65 Lac (6,64,954) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.69 Lac (6,68,570) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khurja Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.69 Lac (6,68,570), with a male population of 3.51 Lac (3,50,500) and a female population of 3.18 Lac (3,17,980). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Khurja Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.