Meerut Population in 2025
In 2025, Meerut Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 25.21 Lac (25,20,607), indicating a 19.91% increased from Meerut's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.90 Lac.
Meerut Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Meerut Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 25.42 Lac (25,42,054), projecting a 20.93% increased from Meerut's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 13.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.01 Lac.
Meerut Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Meerut Tehsil has a population of 21.02 Lac (21,02,157) with 11.15 Lac (11,14,701) males and 9.87 Lac (9,87,456) females.The sex ratio in Meerut is 886, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meerut Tehsil is 2.94 Lac (2,93,578) which is 13.97% of Meerut Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meerut Tehsil is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meerut Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Meerut District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Meerut Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Meerut Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 13.37 Lac (13,36,812), accounting for 63.59% of the Meerut Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.17 Lac (7,16,530), and the Hindu female population is around 6.20 Lac (6,20,282).
Meerut Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meerut Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.18 Lac (7,17,983), accounting for 34.15% of the Meerut Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.73 Lac (3,73,378), and the Muslim female population is around 3.45 Lac (3,44,605).
Meerut Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,36,812 | 63.59% |
| Muslim | 7,17,983 | 34.15% |
| Jain | 13,853 | 0.66% |
| Religion not stated | 12,198 | 0.58% |
| Sikh | 12,077 | 0.57% |
| Christian | 7,602 | 0.36% |
| Buddhist | 1,428 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 204 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMeerut Urban Population
The Urban population of Meerut Tehsil is 14.60 Lac (14,60,148), with 7.74 Lac (7,73,550) being males and 6.87 Lac (6,86,598) being females, making up 69.46% of the Meerut total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Meerut Rural Population
The Rural population of Meerut Tehsil is 6.42 Lac (6,42,009), with 3.41 Lac (3,41,151) being males and 3.01 Lac (3,00,858) being females, making up 30.54% of the Meerut total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Meerut Literacy Rate
Meerut Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meerut Tehsil is 81.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meerut Tehsil is 67.26 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Meerut Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.98%, while in the rural regions of Meerut Tehsil, it is around 72.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meerut
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.81 | 81.54 | 67.26 |
| Urban Area | 75.98 | 81.38 | 69.95 |
| Rural Area | 72.04 | 81.91 | 60.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Meerut
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.58 | 89.09 | 75.15 |
| Muslim | 58.39 | 65.42 | 50.77 |
| Jain | 96.62 | 97.71 | 95.47 |
| Religion not stated | 77 | 83.29 | 71.2 |
Meerut Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meerut Tehsil is 3.79 Lac (3,79,328) with 2.03 Lac (2,03,283) males and 1.76 Lac (1,76,045) females, which is 18.04% of Meerut Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Meerut Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meerut Tehsil is 3.13 k (3,132) with 1.69 k (1,688) males and 1.44 k (1,444) females, which is 0.15% of Meerut Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 856 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meerut
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 886 |
| Urban Area | 888 |
| Rural Area | 882 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Meerut
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 866 |
| Muslim | 923 |
| Jain | 953 |
| Religion not stated | 1040 |
Meerut Area & Households
The Total Area of Meerut Tehsil is 929.44 Square KM, with a population density of 2,262 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meerut Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Meerut Tehsil are 221.The Total Number of households in Meerut Tehsil are 3.61 Lac(3,61,302).
Meerut Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meerut Tehsil, there are about 6.61 Lac (6,61,249) workers, making up nearly 31.46% of the Meerut Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 5.54 Lac (5,54,223) are male workers, and about 1.07 Lac (1,07,026) are female workers.
Meerut - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.21 Lac (25,20,607) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 25.42 Lac (25,42,054) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 25.61 Lac (25,61,032) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 25.80 Lac (25,80,010) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 25.99 Lac (25,98,988) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 26.18 Lac (26,17,966) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 26.34 Lac (26,34,411) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 26.49 Lac (26,49,053) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 26.64 Lac (26,63,706) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 26.78 Lac (26,78,348) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 26.93 Lac (26,93,001) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 27.08 Lac (27,07,644) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meerut Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 27.08 Lac (27,07,644), with a male population of 14.22 Lac (14,21,791) and a female population of 12.85 Lac (12,85,440). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Meerut Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.