Ghazipur Population in 2025
In 2025, Ghazipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.07 Lac (10,07,068), indicating a 19.91% increased from Ghazipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.87 Lac.
Ghazipur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Ghazipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.16 Lac (10,15,637), projecting a 20.93% increased from Ghazipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.91 Lac.
Ghazipur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ghazipur Tehsil has a population of 8.40 Lac (8,39,883) with 4.36 Lac (4,36,067) males and 4.04 Lac (4,03,816) females.The sex ratio in Ghazipur is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghazipur Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,056) which is 14.53% of Ghazipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghazipur Tehsil is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ghazipur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ghazipur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Ghazipur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ghazipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.60 Lac (7,59,716), accounting for 90.45% of the Ghazipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.94 Lac (3,94,171), and the Hindu female population is around 3.66 Lac (3,65,545).
Ghazipur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ghazipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 75.21 k (75,213), accounting for 8.96% of the Ghazipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 39.13 k (39,130), and the Muslim female population is around 36.08 k (36,083).
Ghazipur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,59,716 | 90.45% |
| Muslim | 75,213 | 8.96% |
| Religion not stated | 3,045 | 0.36% |
| Christian | 1,321 | 0.16% |
| Buddhist | 254 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 244 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 55 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGhazipur Urban Population
The Urban population of Ghazipur Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,33,243), with 69.89 k (69,893) being males and 63.35 k (63,350) being females, making up 15.86% of the Ghazipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Ghazipur Rural Population
The Rural population of Ghazipur Tehsil is 7.07 Lac (7,06,640), with 3.66 Lac (3,66,174) being males and 3.40 Lac (3,40,466) being females, making up 84.14% of the Ghazipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Ghazipur Literacy Rate
Ghazipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.75% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghazipur Tehsil is 84.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghazipur Tehsil is 62.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ghazipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.37%, while in the rural regions of Ghazipur Tehsil, it is around 71.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghazipur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.75 | 84.01 | 62.73 |
| Urban Area | 83.37 | 88.84 | 77.36 |
| Rural Area | 71.88 | 83.07 | 59.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghazipur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.37 | 84.04 | 61.94 |
| Muslim | 77.31 | 83.66 | 70.46 |
| Religion not stated | 76.14 | 83.6 | 65.54 |
| Christian | 77.58 | 84.03 | 70.71 |
Ghazipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghazipur Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,65,151) with 85.98 k (85,983) males and 79.17 k (79,168) females, which is 19.66% of Ghazipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Ghazipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghazipur Tehsil is 7.18 k (7,178) with 3.70 k (3,704) males and 3.47 k (3,474) females, which is 0.85% of Ghazipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghazipur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 907 |
| Rural Area | 930 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghazipur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 928 |
| Muslim | 923 |
| Religion not stated | 709 |
| Christian | 935 |
Ghazipur Area & Households
The Total Area of Ghazipur Tehsil is 678.04 Square KM, with a population density of 1,239 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ghazipur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Ghazipur Tehsil are 625.The Total Number of households in Ghazipur Tehsil are 1.28 Lac(1,27,961).
Ghazipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ghazipur Tehsil, there are about 2.90 Lac (2,89,595) workers, making up nearly 34.48% of the Ghazipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.95 Lac (1,94,864) are male workers, and about 94.73 k (94,731) are female workers.
Ghazipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.07 Lac (10,07,068) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.16 Lac (10,15,637) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.23 Lac (10,23,220) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.31 Lac (10,30,802) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.38 Lac (10,38,384) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.46 Lac (10,45,966) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.53 Lac (10,52,537) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.58 Lac (10,58,387) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.64 Lac (10,64,241) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.70 Lac (10,70,091) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.76 Lac (10,75,946) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.82 Lac (10,81,796) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ghazipur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.82 Lac (10,81,796), with a male population of 5.56 Lac (5,56,200) and a female population of 5.26 Lac (5,25,676). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Ghazipur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.