Kushinagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kushinagar District has a population of 35.65 Lac (35,64,544) with 18.18 Lac (18,18,055) males and 17.46 Lac (17,46,489) females.The sex ratio in Kushinagar is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kushinagar District is 5.69 Lac (5,68,581) which is 15.95% of Kushinagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kushinagar District is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kushinagar District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kushinagar Population Census 2011
- Kushinagar 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
Kushinagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kushinagar District current estimated population is projected to be 42.32 Lac (42,31,840), indicating a 18.72% increased from Kushinagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.84 Lac.
Kushinagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kushinagar District estimated population is projected to be 42.74 Lac (42,74,092), projecting a 19.91% increased from Kushinagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.05 Lac.
Kushinagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kushinagar District, with a total Hindu population of 29.28 Lac (29,28,462), accounting for 82.16% of the Kushinagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 14.97 Lac (14,97,055), and the Hindu female population is around 14.31 Lac (14,31,407).
Kushinagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kushinagar District, with a total Muslim population of 6.20 Lac (6,20,244), accounting for 17.4% of the Kushinagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.13 Lac (3,12,879), and the Muslim female population is around 3.07 Lac (3,07,365).
Kushinagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 29,28,462 | 82.16% |
| Muslim | 6,20,244 | 17.4% |
| Christian | 5,006 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 4,930 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 4,619 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 767 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 383 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 133 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKushinagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Kushinagar District is 1.68 Lac (1,68,107), with 87.68 k (87,678) being males and 80.43 k (80,429) being females, making up 4.72% of the Kushinagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Kushinagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Kushinagar District is 33.96 Lac (33,96,437), with 17.30 Lac (17,30,377) being males and 16.66 Lac (16,66,060) being females, making up 95.28% of the Kushinagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Kushinagar Literacy Rate
Kushinagar District has a literacy rate of 65.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kushinagar District is 77.71 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kushinagar District is 52.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kushinagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.94%, while in the rural regions of Kushinagar District, it is around 64.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kushinagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.25 | 77.71 | 52.36 |
| Urban Area | 74.94 | 81.52 | 67.76 |
| Rural Area | 64.75 | 77.51 | 51.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kushinagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.47 | 78.05 | 52.39 |
| Muslim | 64.17 | 76.04 | 52.19 |
| Christian | 63.52 | 73.77 | 52.91 |
| Religion not stated | 69.11 | 81.88 | 56.04 |
Kushinagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kushinagar District is 5.44 Lac (5,44,231) with 2.79 Lac (2,78,947) males and 2.65 Lac (2,65,284) females, which is 15.27% of Kushinagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Kushinagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kushinagar District is 80.27 k (80,269) with 41.00 k (41,003) males and 39.27 k (39,266) females, which is 2.25% of Kushinagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kushinagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 918 |
| Rural Area | 963 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kushinagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 957 |
| Muslim | 983 |
| Christian | 974 |
| Religion not stated | 932 |
Kushinagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Kushinagar District is 2,905 Square KM, with a population density of 1,227 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kushinagar District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Kushinagar District are 1,639.The Total Number of households in Kushinagar District are 5.61 Lac(5,61,062).
Kushinagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kushinagar District, there are about 11.17 Lac (11,16,973) workers, making up nearly 31.34% of the Kushinagar District total population. Out of these, around 8.05 Lac (8,04,857) are male workers, and about 3.12 Lac (3,12,116) are female workers.
Kushinagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kushinagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,38,315, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 35,64,544 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 29.11% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 15.74%.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.
Kushinagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,38,315 to 35,64,544.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 29.11%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.38 Lac | - | - | 3.67 Lac | 3.71 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.04 Lac | 65.71 k | 8.899724372 | 4.03 Lac | 4.01 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.21 Lac | 16.76 k | 2.084144359 | 4.18 Lac | 4.03 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.76 Lac | 55.68 k | 6.784034699 | 4.51 Lac | 4.26 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.78 Lac | 1.01 Lac | 11.53489826 | 4.97 Lac | 4.81 Lac |
| 1951 | 10.43 Lac | 65.86 k | 6.73697089 | 5.28 Lac | 5.15 Lac |
| 1961 | 11.84 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 13.49917914 | 6.02 Lac | 5.83 Lac |
| 1971 | 14.01 Lac | 2.17 Lac | 18.34122566 | 7.26 Lac | 6.76 Lac |
| 1981 | 17.47 Lac | 3.45 Lac | 24.62650252 | 8.93 Lac | 8.53 Lac |
| 1991 | 22.55 Lac | 5.09 Lac | 29.1135211 | 11.63 Lac | 10.93 Lac |
| 2001 | 28.92 Lac | 6.37 Lac | 28.22674625 | 14.73 Lac | 14.19 Lac |
| 2011 | 35.65 Lac | 6.73 Lac | 23.26951893 | 18.18 Lac | 17.46 Lac |
Kushinagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.32 Lac (42,31,840) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 42.74 Lac (42,74,092) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 43.10 Lac (43,10,460) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 43.43 Lac (43,42,640) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 43.75 Lac (43,74,820) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 44.07 Lac (44,07,000) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 44.39 Lac (44,39,180) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 44.67 Lac (44,67,065) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 44.92 Lac (44,91,894) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 45.17 Lac (45,16,740) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 45.42 Lac (45,41,569) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 45.66 Lac (45,66,415) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 45.91 Lac (45,91,243) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kushinagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 45.91 Lac (45,91,243), with a male population of 23.19 Lac (23,18,912) and a female population of 22.74 Lac (22,73,526). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Kushinagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.