Villages In Kasganj Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Kasganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kasganj Tehsil has a population of 5.59 Lac (5,59,044) with 2.97 Lac (2,97,445) males and 2.62 Lac (2,61,599) females.The sex ratio in Kasganj is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kasganj Tehsil is 91.59 k (91,586) which is 16.38% of Kasganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kasganj Tehsil is 885 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.59 Lac

Toatl Population

2.97 Lac

Male Population

2.62 Lac

Female Population

Kasganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kasganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.64 Lac (6,63,699), indicating a 18.72% increased from Kasganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.12 Lac.

Kasganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kasganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.70 Lac (6,70,326), projecting a 19.91% increased from Kasganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.15 Lac.

Kasganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kasganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.93 Lac (4,93,129), accounting for 88.21% of the Kasganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.63 Lac (2,62,757), and the Hindu female population is around 2.30 Lac (2,30,372).

Kasganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kasganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.56 k (60,563), accounting for 10.83% of the Kasganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 31.92 k (31,919), and the Muslim female population is around 28.64 k (28,644).

Kasganj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,93,12988.21%
Muslim60,56310.83%
Sikh1,7030.3%
Buddhist1,2560.22%
Religion not stated1,2360.22%
Christian9400.17%
Jain1900.03%
Other religions and persuasions270%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kasganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Kasganj Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,41,174), with 74.85 k (74,854) being males and 66.32 k (66,320) being females, making up 25.25% of the Kasganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Kasganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Kasganj Tehsil is 4.18 Lac (4,17,870), with 2.23 Lac (2,22,591) being males and 1.95 Lac (1,95,279) being females, making up 74.75% of the Kasganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Kasganj Literacy Rate

Kasganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kasganj Tehsil is 73 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kasganj Tehsil is 50.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kasganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.05%, while in the rural regions of Kasganj Tehsil, it is around 59.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kasganj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.6 73 50.76
Urban Area 71.05 76.9 64.51
Rural Area 59.63 71.65 45.87

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kasganj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 63.99 74.67 51.79
Muslim 51.06 59.27 41.94
Sikh 52.85 58.97 45.78
Buddhist 70.42 79.7 60.67

Kasganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kasganj Tehsil is 98.69 k (98,690) with 52.65 k (52,654) males and 46.04 k (46,036) females, which is 17.65% of Kasganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Kasganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kasganj Tehsil is 30 (30) with 14 (14) males and 16 (16) females, which is 0.01% of Kasganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1143 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kasganj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 880
Urban Area 886
Rural Area 878

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kasganj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 877
Muslim 898
Sikh 870
Buddhist 939

Kasganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Kasganj Tehsil is 590.87 Square KM, with a population density of 946 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kasganj Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kasganj Tehsil are 245.The Total Number of households in Kasganj Tehsil are 94.94 k(94,942).

Kasganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kasganj Tehsil, there are about 1.73 Lac (1,72,726) workers, making up nearly 30.9% of the Kasganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.45 Lac (1,44,914) are male workers, and about 27.81 k (27,812) are female workers.

Kasganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.64 Lac (6,63,699) 18.72%
2025 6.70 Lac (6,70,326) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 6.76 Lac (6,76,030) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 6.81 Lac (6,81,077) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 6.86 Lac (6,86,124) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 6.91 Lac (6,91,171) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 6.96 Lac (6,96,218) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 7.01 Lac (7,00,591) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 7.04 Lac (7,04,485) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 7.08 Lac (7,08,382) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 7.12 Lac (7,12,276) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 7.16 Lac (7,16,172) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 7.20 Lac (7,20,066) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kasganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.20 Lac (7,20,066), with a male population of 3.79 Lac (3,79,389) and a female population of 3.41 Lac (3,40,542). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Kasganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Kasganj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kasganj is 5.59 Lac (5,59,044).

The estimated population of Kasganj in 2024 is approximately 6.64 Lac (6,63,699).

Hindu constitute 88.21% of Kasganj population, amounting to approximately 4.93 Lac (4,93,129) people.

Muslim constitute 10.83% of Kasganj population, totaling around 60.56 k (60,563) people.

Hindu: 88.21%, Muslim: 10.83%, Sikh: 0.3%, Buddhist: 0.22%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Christian: 0.17%, Jain: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kasganj is 98.69 k (17.65%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 30 (0.01%).

In Kasganj, 1.41 Lac (25.25%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.18 Lac (74.75%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kasganj is 62.6%, with male literacy at 73% and female literacy at 50.76%.

The sex ratio in Kasganj is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Kasganj population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.