Villages In Kannauj Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Kannauj Population in 2025

In 2025, Kannauj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.45 Lac (5,44,928), indicating a 19.91% increased from Kannauj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.56 Lac.

Kannauj Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Kannauj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.50 Lac (5,49,564), projecting a 20.93% increased from Kannauj's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.58 Lac.

Kannauj Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Kannauj Tehsil has a population of 4.54 Lac (4,54,463) with 2.42 Lac (2,42,234) males and 2.12 Lac (2,12,229) females.The sex ratio in Kannauj is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kannauj Tehsil is 72.47 k (72,474) which is 15.95% of Kannauj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kannauj Tehsil is 897 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.54 Lac

Total Population

2.42 Lac

Male Population

2.12 Lac

Female Population

Kannauj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kannauj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.53 Lac (3,53,109), accounting for 77.7% of the Kannauj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.89 Lac (1,89,299), and the Hindu female population is around 1.64 Lac (1,63,810).

Kannauj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kannauj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 99.97 k (99,965), accounting for 22% of the Kannauj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 52.19 k (52,193), and the Muslim female population is around 47.77 k (47,772).

Kannauj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,53,10977.7%
Muslim99,96522%
Jain5040.11%
Religion not stated3670.08%
Christian3600.08%
Sikh1020.02%
Buddhist320.01%
Other religions and persuasions240.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kannauj Urban Population

The Urban population of Kannauj Tehsil is 84.86 k (84,862), with 44.88 k (44,880) being males and 39.98 k (39,982) being females, making up 18.67% of the Kannauj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Kannauj Rural Population

The Rural population of Kannauj Tehsil is 3.70 Lac (3,69,601), with 1.97 Lac (1,97,354) being males and 1.72 Lac (1,72,247) being females, making up 81.33% of the Kannauj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Kannauj Literacy Rate

Kannauj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kannauj Tehsil is 79.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kannauj Tehsil is 62.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kannauj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.92%, while in the rural regions of Kannauj Tehsil, it is around 71.13%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kannauj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.28 79.03 62.4
Urban Area 71.92 76.52 66.77
Rural Area 71.13 79.61 61.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kannauj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 74.4 81.56 66.07
Muslim 59.93 69.56 49.44
Jain 95.37 95.67 95.07
Religion not stated 67 70.59 62.2

Kannauj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kannauj Tehsil is 98.33 k (98,325) with 53.12 k (53,120) males and 45.21 k (45,205) females, which is 21.64% of Kannauj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 851 females for every 1000 males.

Kannauj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Kannauj Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kannauj Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kannauj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 877
Urban Area 891
Rural Area 873

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kannauj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 866
Muslim 916
Jain 993
Religion not stated 782

Kannauj Area & Households

The Total Area of Kannauj Tehsil is 488.34 Square KM, with a population density of 931 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kannauj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kannauj Tehsil are 258.The Total Number of households in Kannauj Tehsil are 77.97 k(77,968).

Kannauj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kannauj Tehsil, there are about 1.42 Lac (1,41,508) workers, making up nearly 31.14% of the Kannauj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.20 Lac (1,19,799) are male workers, and about 21.71 k (21,709) are female workers.

Kannauj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 5.45 Lac (5,44,928) 19.91%
2026 5.50 Lac (5,49,564) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 5.54 Lac (5,53,667) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 5.58 Lac (5,57,770) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 5.62 Lac (5,61,873) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 5.66 Lac (5,65,975) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 5.70 Lac (5,69,531) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 5.73 Lac (5,72,696) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 5.76 Lac (5,75,864) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 5.79 Lac (5,79,030) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 5.82 Lac (5,82,197) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 5.85 Lac (5,85,363) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kannauj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.85 Lac (5,85,363), with a male population of 3.09 Lac (3,08,968) and a female population of 2.76 Lac (2,76,274). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Kannauj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.

Kannauj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kannauj is 4.54 Lac (4,54,463).

Hindu constitute 77.7% of Kannauj population, amounting to approximately 3.53 Lac (3,53,109) people.

Muslim constitute 22% of Kannauj population, totaling around 99.97 k (99,965) people.

Hindu: 77.7%, Muslim: 22%, Jain: 0.11%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Christian: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kannauj is 98.33 k (21.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Kannauj, 84.86 k (18.67%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.70 Lac (81.33%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kannauj is 71.28%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 62.4%.

The sex ratio in Kannauj is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Kannauj population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.81% up to 2036.