Kanpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanpur Tehsil has a population of 34.70 Lac (34,70,334) with 18.65 Lac (18,65,288) males and 16.05 Lac (16,05,046) females.The sex ratio in Kanpur is 861, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanpur Tehsil is 3.59 Lac (3,58,632) which is 10.33% of Kanpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanpur Tehsil is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kanpur Nagar District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Male Population
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Kanpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 41.20 Lac (41,19,993), indicating a 18.72% increased from Kanpur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.15 Lac.
Kanpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 41.61 Lac (41,61,129), projecting a 19.91% increased from Kanpur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.35 Lac.
Kanpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 27.81 Lac (27,81,027), accounting for 80.14% of the Kanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.03 Lac (15,03,297), and the Hindu female population is around 12.78 Lac (12,77,730).
Kanpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.24 Lac (6,24,278), accounting for 17.99% of the Kanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.28 Lac (3,27,871), and the Muslim female population is around 2.96 Lac (2,96,407).
Kanpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 27,81,027 | 80.14% |
| Muslim | 6,24,278 | 17.99% |
| Sikh | 29,513 | 0.85% |
| Christian | 14,597 | 0.42% |
| Religion not stated | 12,848 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 5,561 | 0.16% |
| Buddhist | 1,934 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 576 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanpur Tehsil is 29.32 Lac (29,31,796), with 15.78 Lac (15,78,422) being males and 13.53 Lac (13,53,374) being females, making up 84.48% of the Kanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Kanpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanpur Tehsil is 5.39 Lac (5,38,538), with 2.87 Lac (2,86,866) being males and 2.52 Lac (2,51,672) being females, making up 15.52% of the Kanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Kanpur Literacy Rate
Kanpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanpur Tehsil is 84.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanpur Tehsil is 77.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.28%, while in the rural regions of Kanpur Tehsil, it is around 75.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.19 | 84.11 | 77.8 |
| Urban Area | 82.28 | 84.47 | 79.71 |
| Rural Area | 75.02 | 82.04 | 67.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.95 | 85.96 | 79.4 |
| Muslim | 72.3 | 74.72 | 69.61 |
| Sikh | 94.71 | 95.9 | 93.35 |
| Christian | 86.48 | 86.63 | 86.31 |
Kanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanpur Tehsil is 5.13 Lac (5,13,195) with 2.76 Lac (2,76,133) males and 2.37 Lac (2,37,062) females, which is 14.79% of Kanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 859 females for every 1000 males.
Kanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanpur Tehsil is 3.50 k (3,495) with 1.96 k (1,957) males and 1.54 k (1,538) females, which is 0.1% of Kanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 786 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 861 |
| Urban Area | 858 |
| Rural Area | 878 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 850 |
| Muslim | 905 |
| Sikh | 880 |
| Christian | 949 |
Kanpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanpur Tehsil is 1,122.07 Square KM, with a population density of 3,093 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanpur Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanpur Tehsil are 279.The Total Number of households in Kanpur Tehsil are 6.56 Lac(6,55,848).
Kanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanpur Tehsil, there are about 11.71 Lac (11,70,628) workers, making up nearly 33.73% of the Kanpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.84 Lac (9,83,561) are male workers, and about 1.87 Lac (1,87,067) are female workers.
Kanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.20 Lac (41,19,993) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 41.61 Lac (41,61,129) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 41.97 Lac (41,96,536) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 42.28 Lac (42,27,865) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 42.59 Lac (42,59,195) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 42.91 Lac (42,90,524) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 43.22 Lac (43,21,853) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 43.49 Lac (43,49,002) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 43.73 Lac (43,73,174) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 43.97 Lac (43,97,364) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 44.22 Lac (44,21,536) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 44.46 Lac (44,45,726) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 44.70 Lac (44,69,898) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.70 Lac (44,69,898), with a male population of 23.79 Lac (23,79,157) and a female population of 20.89 Lac (20,89,400). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Kanpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.