Sambhal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sambhal Tehsil has a population of 9.93 Lac (9,93,393) with 5.21 Lac (5,21,248) males and 4.72 Lac (4,72,145) females.The sex ratio in Sambhal is 906, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sambhal Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,76,337) which is 17.75% of Sambhal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sambhal Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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

Sambhal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sambhal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.79 Lac (11,79,360), indicating a 18.72% increased from Sambhal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.63 Lac.

Sambhal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sambhal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.91 Lac (11,91,135), projecting a 19.91% increased from Sambhal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.69 Lac.

Sambhal Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Sambhal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.18 Lac (5,18,294), accounting for 52.17% of the Sambhal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.71 Lac (2,70,536), and the Muslim female population is around 2.48 Lac (2,47,758).

Sambhal Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Sambhal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.70 Lac (4,69,799), accounting for 47.29% of the Sambhal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.48 Lac (2,47,954), and the Hindu female population is around 2.22 Lac (2,21,845).

Sambhal Religion Wise Population

Sambhal Urban Population

The Urban population of Sambhal Tehsil is 2.47 Lac (2,47,332), with 1.30 Lac (1,29,535) being males and 1.18 Lac (1,17,797) being females, making up 24.9% of the Sambhal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Sambhal Rural Population

The Rural population of Sambhal Tehsil is 7.46 Lac (7,46,061), with 3.92 Lac (3,91,713) being males and 3.54 Lac (3,54,348) being females, making up 75.1% of the Sambhal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Sambhal Literacy Rate

Sambhal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 49.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sambhal Tehsil is 57.67 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sambhal Tehsil is 39.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sambhal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 48.12%, while in the rural regions of Sambhal Tehsil, it is around 49.66%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sambhal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	49.27	57.67	39.95
Urban Area	48.12	51.17	44.75
Rural Area	49.66	59.89	38.3

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sambhal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	43.44	49.83	36.42
Hindu	55.42	65.93	43.66
Christian	55.17	62.79	46.76
Religion not stated	58.23	67.54	48.33

Sambhal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sambhal Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,56,222) with 82.09 k (82,093) males and 74.13 k (74,129) females, which is 15.73% of Sambhal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Sambhal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sambhal Tehsil is 13 (13) with 6 (6) males and 7 (7) females, which is 0% of Sambhal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1167 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sambhal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	906
Urban Area	910
Rural Area	905

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sambhal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	916
Hindu	895
Christian	901
Religion not stated	948

Sambhal Area & Households

The Total Area of Sambhal Tehsil is 867.5 Square KM, with a population density of 1,145 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sambhal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Sambhal Tehsil are 391.The Total Number of households in Sambhal Tehsil are 1.61 Lac(1,61,176).

Sambhal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sambhal Tehsil, there are about 3.04 Lac (3,03,847) workers, making up nearly 30.59% of the Sambhal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.53 Lac (2,52,913) are male workers, and about 50.93 k (50,934) are female workers.

Sambhal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sambhal Census Frequently Asked Questions