Faizabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Faizabad District has a population of 24.71 Lac (24,70,996) with 12.60 Lac (12,59,628) males and 12.11 Lac (12,11,368) females.The sex ratio in Faizabad is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Faizabad District is 3.60 Lac (3,60,082) which is 14.57% of Faizabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Faizabad District is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Faizabad District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Faizabad Population Census 2011
- Faizabad 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
Faizabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Faizabad District current estimated population is projected to be 29.34 Lac (29,33,576), indicating a 18.72% increased from Faizabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.45 Lac.
Faizabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Faizabad District estimated population is projected to be 29.63 Lac (29,62,866), projecting a 19.91% increased from Faizabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.60 Lac.
Faizabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Faizabad District, with a total Hindu population of 20.94 Lac (20,94,271), accounting for 84.75% of the Faizabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.71 Lac (10,70,624), and the Hindu female population is around 10.24 Lac (10,23,647).
Faizabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Faizabad District, with a total Muslim population of 3.66 Lac (3,65,806), accounting for 14.8% of the Faizabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.83 Lac (1,83,333), and the Muslim female population is around 1.82 Lac (1,82,473).
Faizabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,94,271 | 84.75% |
| Muslim | 3,65,806 | 14.8% |
| Religion not stated | 4,502 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 3,225 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 1,912 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 737 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 358 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 185 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationFaizabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Faizabad District is 3.40 Lac (3,40,253), with 1.80 Lac (1,80,371) being males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,882) being females, making up 13.77% of the Faizabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Faizabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Faizabad District is 21.31 Lac (21,30,743), with 10.79 Lac (10,79,257) being males and 10.51 Lac (10,51,486) being females, making up 86.23% of the Faizabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Faizabad Literacy Rate
Faizabad District has a literacy rate of 68.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Faizabad District is 78.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Faizabad District is 59.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Faizabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.03%, while in the rural regions of Faizabad District, it is around 66.85%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Faizabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.73 | 78.12 | 59.03 |
| Urban Area | 80.03 | 84.43 | 75.06 |
| Rural Area | 66.85 | 77.01 | 56.5 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Faizabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.05 | 78.87 | 58.84 |
| Muslim | 66.61 | 73.5 | 59.74 |
| Religion not stated | 76.11 | 82.75 | 69.09 |
| Christian | 71.93 | 79.93 | 63.06 |
Faizabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Faizabad District is 5.55 Lac (5,55,047) with 2.81 Lac (2,81,284) males and 2.74 Lac (2,73,763) females, which is 22.46% of Faizabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Faizabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Faizabad District is 931 (931) with 469 (469) males and 462 (462) females, which is 0.04% of Faizabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Faizabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 887 |
| Rural Area | 975 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Faizabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 957 |
| Muslim | 996 |
| Religion not stated | 943 |
| Christian | 916 |
Faizabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Faizabad District is 2,341 Square KM, with a population density of 1,056 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Faizabad District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Faizabad District are 1,264.The Total Number of households in Faizabad District are 4.23 Lac(4,23,375).
Faizabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Faizabad District, there are about 8.31 Lac (8,31,209) workers, making up nearly 33.64% of the Faizabad District total population. Out of these, around 5.98 Lac (5,97,888) are male workers, and about 2.33 Lac (2,33,321) are female workers.
Faizabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Faizabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,39,402, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 24,70,996 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 23.99% 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 12.02%.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.
Faizabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,39,402 to 24,70,996.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 23.99%.
- 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 | 7.39 Lac | - | - | 3.75 Lac | 3.65 Lac |
| 1911 | 6.93 Lac | -46.38 k | -6.27 | 3.49 Lac | 3.44 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.95 Lac | 1.75 k | 0.25 | 3.51 Lac | 3.43 Lac |
| 1931 | 7.15 Lac | 20.17 k | 2.9 | 3.64 Lac | 3.51 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.83 Lac | 67.70 k | 9.47 | 3.96 Lac | 3.87 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.74 Lac | 91.05 k | 11.63 | 4.45 Lac | 4.28 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.61 Lac | 87.13 k | 9.97 | 4.85 Lac | 4.76 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.08 Lac | 1.47 Lac | 15.27 | 5.79 Lac | 5.29 Lac |
| 1981 | 13.62 Lac | 2.54 Lac | 22.97 | 7.12 Lac | 6.50 Lac |
| 1991 | 16.85 Lac | 3.23 Lac | 23.71 | 8.88 Lac | 7.97 Lac |
| 2001 | 20.89 Lac | 4.04 Lac | 23.99 | 10.77 Lac | 10.11 Lac |
| 2011 | 24.71 Lac | 3.82 Lac | 18.29014691 | 12.60 Lac | 12.11 Lac |
Faizabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.34 Lac (29,33,576) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 29.63 Lac (29,62,866) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 29.88 Lac (29,88,077) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 30.10 Lac (30,10,384) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 30.33 Lac (30,32,692) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 30.55 Lac (30,54,999) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 30.77 Lac (30,77,307) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 30.97 Lac (30,96,638) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 31.14 Lac (31,13,849) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 31.31 Lac (31,31,073) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 31.48 Lac (31,48,284) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 31.66 Lac (31,65,508) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 31.83 Lac (31,82,720) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Faizabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.83 Lac (31,82,720), with a male population of 16.07 Lac (16,06,644) and a female population of 15.77 Lac (15,76,922). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Faizabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.