Gorakhpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gorakhpur Tehsil has a population of 16.29 Lac (16,29,421) with 8.48 Lac (8,48,449) males and 7.81 Lac (7,80,972) females.The sex ratio in Gorakhpur is 921, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,17,071) which is 13.32% of Gorakhpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gorakhpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gorakhpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

Gorakhpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gorakhpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 19.34 Lac (19,34,455), indicating a 18.72% increased from Gorakhpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.32 Lac.

Gorakhpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gorakhpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 19.54 Lac (19,53,769), projecting a 19.91% increased from Gorakhpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.41 Lac.

Gorakhpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gorakhpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 13.94 Lac (13,94,289), accounting for 85.57% of the Gorakhpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.28 Lac (7,27,547), and the Hindu female population is around 6.67 Lac (6,66,742).

Gorakhpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gorakhpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,328), accounting for 13.46% of the Gorakhpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,905), and the Muslim female population is around 1.06 Lac (1,06,423).

Gorakhpur Religion Wise Population

Gorakhpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 7.23 Lac (7,22,700), with 3.80 Lac (3,79,847) being males and 3.43 Lac (3,42,853) being females, making up 44.35% of the Gorakhpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Gorakhpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 9.07 Lac (9,06,721), with 4.69 Lac (4,68,602) being males and 4.38 Lac (4,38,119) being females, making up 55.65% of the Gorakhpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Gorakhpur Literacy Rate

Gorakhpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.32% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 82.3 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 63.6 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gorakhpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.28%, while in the rural regions of Gorakhpur Tehsil, it is around 64.93%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gorakhpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.32	82.3	63.6
Urban Area	83.28	88.29	77.73
Rural Area	64.93	77.15	51.91

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gorakhpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.96	82.38	62.7
Muslim	75.03	81.29	68.41
Religion not stated	73.27	85.69	60.94
Christian	87.96	90.86	85.03

Gorakhpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gorakhpur Tehsil is 2.43 Lac (2,43,036) with 1.27 Lac (1,26,884) males and 1.16 Lac (1,16,152) females, which is 14.92% of Gorakhpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Gorakhpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gorakhpur Tehsil is 5.78 k (5,778) with 2.99 k (2,994) males and 2.78 k (2,784) females, which is 0.35% of Gorakhpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gorakhpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	921
Urban Area	903
Rural Area	935

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gorakhpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	917
Muslim	943
Religion not stated	979
Christian	979

Gorakhpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Gorakhpur Tehsil is 840.15 Square KM, with a population density of 1,939 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gorakhpur Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Gorakhpur Tehsil are 509.The Total Number of households in Gorakhpur Tehsil are 2.65 Lac(2,64,606).

Gorakhpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gorakhpur Tehsil, there are about 5.09 Lac (5,09,442) workers, making up nearly 31.27% of the Gorakhpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.94 Lac (3,93,862) are male workers, and about 1.16 Lac (1,15,580) are female workers.

Gorakhpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gorakhpur Census Frequently Asked Questions