Moradabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Moradabad District has a population of 47.72 Lac (47,72,006) with 25.03 Lac (25,03,186) males and 22.69 Lac (22,68,820) females.The sex ratio in Moradabad is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Moradabad District is 7.84 Lac (7,84,219) which is 16.43% of Moradabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Moradabad District is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Moradabad District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Moradabad Population Census 2011
- Moradabad 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
Moradabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Moradabad District current estimated population is projected to be 56.65 Lac (56,65,343), indicating a 18.72% increased from Moradabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.07 Lac.
Moradabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Moradabad District estimated population is projected to be 57.22 Lac (57,21,908), projecting a 19.91% increased from Moradabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.35 Lac.
Moradabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Moradabad District, with a total Hindu population of 24.88 Lac (24,88,265), accounting for 52.14% of the Moradabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.13 Lac (13,12,771), and the Hindu female population is around 11.75 Lac (11,75,494).
Moradabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Moradabad District, with a total Muslim population of 22.48 Lac (22,48,392), accounting for 47.12% of the Moradabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.72 Lac (11,72,051), and the Muslim female population is around 10.76 Lac (10,76,341).
Moradabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 24,88,265 | 52.14% |
| Muslim | 22,48,392 | 47.12% |
| Christian | 13,157 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 10,569 | 0.22% |
| Sikh | 7,555 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 2,426 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 1,260 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 382 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMoradabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Moradabad District is 15.74 Lac (15,73,623), with 8.23 Lac (8,23,164) being males and 7.50 Lac (7,50,459) being females, making up 32.98% of the Moradabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Moradabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Moradabad District is 31.98 Lac (31,98,383), with 16.80 Lac (16,80,022) being males and 15.18 Lac (15,18,361) being females, making up 67.02% of the Moradabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Moradabad Literacy Rate
Moradabad District has a literacy rate of 56.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Moradabad District is 64.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Moradabad District is 47.86 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Moradabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 63.35%, while in the rural regions of Moradabad District, it is around 53.39%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Moradabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.77 | 64.83 | 47.86 |
| Urban Area | 63.35 | 67.46 | 58.84 |
| Rural Area | 53.39 | 63.48 | 42.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Moradabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.82 | 72.1 | 52.47 |
| Muslim | 49.63 | 56.28 | 42.36 |
| Christian | 68.74 | 73.45 | 63.76 |
| Religion not stated | 59.33 | 66.45 | 51.82 |
Moradabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Moradabad District is 7.31 Lac (7,31,406) with 3.85 Lac (3,85,244) males and 3.46 Lac (3,46,162) females, which is 15.33% of Moradabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Moradabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Moradabad District is 685 (685) with 377 (377) males and 308 (308) females, which is 0.01% of Moradabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 817 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Moradabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 912 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Moradabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 896 |
| Muslim | 919 |
| Christian | 947 |
| Religion not stated | 930 |
Moradabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Moradabad District is 3,718 Square KM, with a population density of 1,283 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Moradabad District are 17 and the Total Number of Villages in Moradabad District are 1,793.The Total Number of households in Moradabad District are 7.96 Lac(7,96,170).
Moradabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Moradabad District, there are about 14.18 Lac (14,17,811) workers, making up nearly 29.71% of the Moradabad District total population. Out of these, around 11.93 Lac (11,93,439) are male workers, and about 2.24 Lac (2,24,372) are female workers.
Moradabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Moradabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,54,603, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 47,72,006 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 31.33% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.46%.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.
Moradabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 8,54,603 to 47,72,006.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 31.33%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 8.55 Lac | - | - | 4.53 Lac | 4.02 Lac |
| 1911 | 9.05 Lac | 50.84 k | 5.948493043 | 4.85 Lac | 4.21 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.59 Lac | -46.29 k | -5.112216284 | 4.58 Lac | 4.01 Lac |
| 1931 | 9.20 Lac | 61.19 k | 7.121565359 | 4.93 Lac | 4.27 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.56 Lac | 1.35 Lac | 14.72201457 | 5.65 Lac | 4.91 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.90 Lac | 1.35 Lac | 12.74885682 | 6.40 Lac | 5.51 Lac |
| 1961 | 14.23 Lac | 2.33 Lac | 19.57714581 | 7.66 Lac | 6.58 Lac |
| 1971 | 17.47 Lac | 3.24 Lac | 22.75630195 | 9.53 Lac | 7.94 Lac |
| 1981 | 22.58 Lac | 5.10 Lac | 29.21146605 | 12.27 Lac | 10.31 Lac |
| 1991 | 29.65 Lac | 7.07 Lac | 31.33160633 | 16.04 Lac | 13.62 Lac |
| 2001 | 38.11 Lac | 8.46 Lac | 28.51961004 | 20.32 Lac | 17.79 Lac |
| 2011 | 47.72 Lac | 9.61 Lac | 25.21719462 | 25.03 Lac | 22.69 Lac |
Moradabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.65 Lac (56,65,343) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 57.22 Lac (57,21,908) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 57.71 Lac (57,70,595) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 58.14 Lac (58,13,676) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 58.57 Lac (58,56,757) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 59.00 Lac (58,99,837) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 59.43 Lac (59,42,918) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 59.80 Lac (59,80,249) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 60.13 Lac (60,13,488) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 60.47 Lac (60,46,751) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 60.80 Lac (60,79,990) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 61.13 Lac (61,13,253) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 61.46 Lac (61,46,492) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Moradabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 61.46 Lac (61,46,492), with a male population of 31.93 Lac (31,92,790) and a female population of 29.53 Lac (29,53,480). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Moradabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.