Lucknow Population in 2025
In 2025, Lucknow Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 40.66 Lac (40,66,252), indicating a 19.91% increased from Lucknow's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.60 Lac.
Lucknow Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Lucknow Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 41.01 Lac (41,00,852), projecting a 20.93% increased from Lucknow's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 21.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.77 Lac.
Lucknow Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Lucknow Tehsil has a population of 33.91 Lac (33,91,208) with 17.66 Lac (17,65,632) males and 16.26 Lac (16,25,576) females.The sex ratio in Lucknow is 921, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lucknow Tehsil is 3.69 Lac (3,68,963) which is 10.88% of Lucknow Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lucknow Tehsil is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Lucknow Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Lucknow District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Lucknow Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Lucknow Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 25.07 Lac (25,07,390), accounting for 73.94% of the Lucknow Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.13 Lac (13,12,783), and the Hindu female population is around 11.95 Lac (11,94,607).
Lucknow Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Lucknow Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.24 Lac (8,23,839), accounting for 24.29% of the Lucknow Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.22 Lac (4,22,250), and the Muslim female population is around 4.02 Lac (4,01,589).
Lucknow Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 25,07,390 | 73.94% |
| Muslim | 8,23,839 | 24.29% |
| Sikh | 23,307 | 0.69% |
| Christian | 18,504 | 0.55% |
| Religion not stated | 9,827 | 0.29% |
| Jain | 4,816 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 3,049 | 0.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 476 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationLucknow Urban Population
The Urban population of Lucknow Tehsil is 29.22 Lac (29,22,323), with 15.20 Lac (15,19,608) being males and 14.03 Lac (14,02,715) being females, making up 86.17% of the Lucknow total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Lucknow Rural Population
The Rural population of Lucknow Tehsil is 4.69 Lac (4,68,885), with 2.46 Lac (2,46,024) being males and 2.23 Lac (2,22,861) being females, making up 13.83% of the Lucknow total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Lucknow Literacy Rate
Lucknow Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lucknow Tehsil is 85.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lucknow Tehsil is 76.42 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Lucknow Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.4%, while in the rural regions of Lucknow Tehsil, it is around 71.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lucknow
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.9 | 85.04 | 76.42 |
| Urban Area | 82.4 | 85.99 | 78.53 |
| Rural Area | 71.21 | 78.97 | 62.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Lucknow
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.74 | 88.26 | 78.79 |
| Muslim | 71.31 | 74.19 | 68.28 |
| Sikh | 95.56 | 96.99 | 93.99 |
| Christian | 88.72 | 91.52 | 86.04 |
Lucknow Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lucknow Tehsil is 4.83 Lac (4,83,455) with 2.54 Lac (2,54,412) males and 2.29 Lac (2,29,043) females, which is 14.26% of Lucknow Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Lucknow Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lucknow Tehsil is 6.90 k (6,904) with 3.73 k (3,725) males and 3.18 k (3,179) females, which is 0.2% of Lucknow Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 854 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lucknow
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 921 |
| Urban Area | 924 |
| Rural Area | 906 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Lucknow
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 910 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Sikh | 902 |
| Christian | 1029 |
Lucknow Area & Households
The Total Area of Lucknow Tehsil is 937.57 Square KM, with a population density of 3,617 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lucknow Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Lucknow Tehsil are 205.The Total Number of households in Lucknow Tehsil are 6.41 Lac(6,41,360).
Lucknow Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Lucknow Tehsil, there are about 11.38 Lac (11,37,786) workers, making up nearly 33.55% of the Lucknow Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.12 Lac (9,12,003) are male workers, and about 2.26 Lac (2,25,783) are female workers.
Lucknow - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.66 Lac (40,66,252) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 41.01 Lac (41,00,852) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 41.31 Lac (41,31,467) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 41.62 Lac (41,62,082) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 41.93 Lac (41,92,697) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 42.23 Lac (42,23,312) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 42.50 Lac (42,49,842) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 42.73 Lac (42,73,463) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 42.97 Lac (42,97,101) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 43.21 Lac (43,20,722) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 43.44 Lac (43,44,360) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 43.68 Lac (43,67,981) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Lucknow Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 43.68 Lac (43,67,981), with a male population of 22.52 Lac (22,52,047) and a female population of 21.16 Lac (21,16,125). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Lucknow Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.