Kanpur Nagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanpur Nagar District has a population of 45.81 Lac (45,81,268) with 24.60 Lac (24,59,806) males and 21.21 Lac (21,21,462) females.The sex ratio in Kanpur Nagar is 863, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanpur Nagar District is 5.10 Lac (5,09,924) which is 11.13% of Kanpur Nagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanpur Nagar District is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanpur Nagar District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kanpur Nagar Population Census 2011
- Kanpur Nagar 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
Kanpur Nagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanpur Nagar District current estimated population is projected to be 54.39 Lac (54,38,898), indicating a 18.72% increased from Kanpur Nagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.31 Lac.
Kanpur Nagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanpur Nagar District estimated population is projected to be 54.93 Lac (54,93,202), projecting a 19.91% increased from Kanpur Nagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.57 Lac.
Kanpur Nagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanpur Nagar District, with a total Hindu population of 37.92 Lac (37,92,174), accounting for 82.78% of the Kanpur Nagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.46 Lac (20,45,599), and the Hindu female population is around 17.47 Lac (17,46,575).
Kanpur Nagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanpur Nagar District, with a total Muslim population of 7.21 Lac (7,20,660), accounting for 15.73% of the Kanpur Nagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.78 Lac (3,78,194), and the Muslim female population is around 3.42 Lac (3,42,466).
Kanpur Nagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 37,92,174 | 82.78% |
| Muslim | 7,20,660 | 15.73% |
| Sikh | 29,676 | 0.65% |
| Christian | 15,751 | 0.34% |
| Religion not stated | 13,975 | 0.31% |
| Jain | 5,710 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 2,733 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 589 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanpur Nagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanpur Nagar District is 30.16 Lac (30,15,645), with 16.23 Lac (16,22,546) being males and 13.93 Lac (13,93,099) being females, making up 65.83% of the Kanpur Nagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 859 females for every 1000 males.
Kanpur Nagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanpur Nagar District is 15.66 Lac (15,65,623), with 8.37 Lac (8,37,260) being males and 7.28 Lac (7,28,363) being females, making up 34.17% of the Kanpur Nagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 870 females for every 1000 males.
Kanpur Nagar Literacy Rate
Kanpur Nagar District has a literacy rate of 79.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanpur Nagar District is 83.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanpur Nagar District is 75.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanpur Nagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.1%, while in the rural regions of Kanpur Nagar District, it is around 74.74%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanpur Nagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.65 | 83.62 | 75.05 |
| Urban Area | 82.1 | 84.35 | 79.47 |
| Rural Area | 74.74 | 82.13 | 66.22 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanpur Nagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.07 | 85.22 | 76.21 |
| Muslim | 71.19 | 74.17 | 67.87 |
| Sikh | 94.59 | 95.8 | 93.23 |
| Christian | 85.69 | 86.01 | 85.34 |
Kanpur Nagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanpur Nagar District is 8.17 Lac (8,16,754) with 4.40 Lac (4,39,603) males and 3.77 Lac (3,77,151) females, which is 17.83% of Kanpur Nagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Kanpur Nagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanpur Nagar District is 3.75 k (3,753) with 2.11 k (2,108) males and 1.65 k (1,645) females, which is 0.08% of Kanpur Nagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 781 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanpur Nagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 863 |
| Urban Area | 859 |
| Rural Area | 870 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanpur Nagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 854 |
| Muslim | 906 |
| Sikh | 881 |
| Christian | 941 |
Kanpur Nagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanpur Nagar District is 3,155 Square KM, with a population density of 1,452 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanpur Nagar District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanpur Nagar District are 1,003.The Total Number of households in Kanpur Nagar District are 8.63 Lac(8,63,338).
Kanpur Nagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanpur Nagar District, there are about 15.72 Lac (15,72,232) workers, making up nearly 34.32% of the Kanpur Nagar District total population. Out of these, around 13.00 Lac (12,99,871) are male workers, and about 2.72 Lac (2,72,361) are female workers.
Kanpur Nagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kanpur Nagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,60,367, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 45,81,268 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1941. The growth rate of 28.38% 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 17.15%.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.
Kanpur Nagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 8,60,367 to 45,81,268.
- The year 1941 stands out with a growth rate of 28.38%.
- 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 | 8.60 Lac | - | - | 4.61 Lac | 4.00 Lac |
| 1911 | 7.81 Lac | -79.68 k | -9.26 | 4.26 Lac | 3.55 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.85 Lac | 4.36 k | 0.56 | 4.36 Lac | 3.49 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.29 Lac | 43.46 k | 5.54 | 4.58 Lac | 3.71 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.64 Lac | 2.35 Lac | 28.38 | 5.98 Lac | 4.65 Lac |
| 1951 | 13.26 Lac | 2.62 Lac | 24.65 | 7.49 Lac | 5.77 Lac |
| 1961 | 16.47 Lac | 3.21 Lac | 24.24 | 9.21 Lac | 7.26 Lac |
| 1971 | 20.99 Lac | 4.52 Lac | 27.44 | 11.68 Lac | 9.31 Lac |
| 1981 | 26.55 Lac | 5.56 Lac | 26.49 | 14.55 Lac | 12.00 Lac |
| 1991 | 32.54 Lac | 5.98 Lac | 22.54 | 17.76 Lac | 14.77 Lac |
| 2001 | 41.68 Lac | 9.14 Lac | 28.11 | 22.47 Lac | 19.21 Lac |
| 2011 | 45.81 Lac | 4.13 Lac | 9.915285488 | 24.60 Lac | 21.21 Lac |
Kanpur Nagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.39 Lac (54,38,898) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 54.93 Lac (54,93,202) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 55.40 Lac (55,39,944) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 55.81 Lac (55,81,302) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 56.23 Lac (56,22,661) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 56.64 Lac (56,64,019) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 57.05 Lac (57,05,378) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 57.41 Lac (57,41,218) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 57.73 Lac (57,73,128) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 58.05 Lac (58,05,061) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 58.37 Lac (58,36,972) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 58.69 Lac (58,68,905) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 59.01 Lac (59,00,815) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanpur Nagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 59.01 Lac (59,00,815), with a male population of 31.37 Lac (31,37,459) and a female population of 27.62 Lac (27,61,654). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Kanpur Nagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.