Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Pilibhit District

Pilibhit Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pilibhit District has a population of 20.31 Lac (20,31,007) with 10.72 Lac (10,72,002) males and 9.59 Lac (9,59,005) females.The sex ratio in Pilibhit is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pilibhit District is 3.05 Lac (3,04,920) which is 15.01% of Pilibhit District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pilibhit District is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pilibhit District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.

20.31 Lac

Toatl Population

10.72 Lac

Male Population

9.59 Lac

Female Population

Pilibhit Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pilibhit District current estimated population is projected to be 24.11 Lac (24,11,219), indicating a 18.72% increased from Pilibhit's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.44 Lac.

Pilibhit Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pilibhit District estimated population is projected to be 24.35 Lac (24,35,294), projecting a 19.91% increased from Pilibhit's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.56 Lac.

Pilibhit Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pilibhit District, with a total Hindu population of 14.49 Lac (14,49,007), accounting for 71.34% of the Pilibhit District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.68 Lac (7,68,093), and the Hindu female population is around 6.81 Lac (6,80,914).

Pilibhit Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pilibhit District, with a total Muslim population of 4.90 Lac (4,89,686), accounting for 24.11% of the Pilibhit District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.55 Lac (2,55,446), and the Muslim female population is around 2.34 Lac (2,34,240).

Pilibhit Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu14,49,00771.34%
Muslim4,89,68624.11%
Sikh84,7874.17%
Christian3,5100.17%
Religion not stated3,4740.17%
Buddhist3600.02%
Jain1380.01%
Other religions and persuasions450%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Pilibhit Urban Population

The Urban population of Pilibhit District is 3.51 Lac (3,51,415), with 1.85 Lac (1,85,213) being males and 1.66 Lac (1,66,202) being females, making up 17.3% of the Pilibhit total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Pilibhit Rural Population

The Rural population of Pilibhit District is 16.80 Lac (16,79,592), with 8.87 Lac (8,86,789) being males and 7.93 Lac (7,92,803) being females, making up 82.7% of the Pilibhit total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Pilibhit Literacy Rate

Pilibhit District has a literacy rate of 61.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pilibhit District is 71.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pilibhit District is 50 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pilibhit District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 64.95%, while in the rural regions of Pilibhit District, it is around 60.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pilibhit

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.47 71.7 50
Urban Area 64.95 71.35 57.82
Rural Area 60.72 71.78 48.3

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pilibhit

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 64.84 75.78 52.46
Muslim 49.31 57.81 39.98
Sikh 73.3 80.8 65.13
Christian 63.76 69.44 57.53

Pilibhit Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pilibhit District is 3.34 Lac (3,33,558) with 1.76 Lac (1,76,436) males and 1.57 Lac (1,57,122) females, which is 16.42% of Pilibhit District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Pilibhit Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pilibhit District is 1.71 k (1,714) with 892 (892) males and 822 (822) females, which is 0.08% of Pilibhit District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pilibhit

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 895
Urban Area 898
Rural Area 895

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pilibhit

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 887
Muslim 917
Sikh 903
Christian 930

Pilibhit Area & Households

The Total Area of Pilibhit District is 3,686 Square KM, with a population density of 551 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pilibhit District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Pilibhit District are 1,435.The Total Number of households in Pilibhit District are 3.63 Lac(3,62,573).

Pilibhit Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pilibhit District, there are about 6.19 Lac (6,18,605) workers, making up nearly 30.46% of the Pilibhit District total population. Out of these, around 5.35 Lac (5,34,939) are male workers, and about 83.67 k (83,666) are female workers.

Pilibhit - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Pilibhit district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,98,706, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 20,31,007 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 33.95% 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 14.40%.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.

Pilibhit District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,98,706 to 20,31,007.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 33.95%.
  • 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 4.99 Lac - - 2.65 Lac 2.34 Lac
1911 5.17 Lac 17.99 k 3.607937342 2.78 Lac 2.39 Lac
1921 4.57 Lac -59.26 k -11.46934676 2.43 Lac 2.14 Lac
1931 4.76 Lac 18.72 k 4.093022646 2.56 Lac 2.21 Lac
1941 5.20 Lac 44.25 k 9.293304772 2.80 Lac 2.41 Lac
1951 5.35 Lac 14.34 k 2.756283015 2.88 Lac 2.47 Lac
1961 6.52 Lac 1.18 Lac 22.01737244 3.52 Lac 3.00 Lac
1971 7.91 Lac 1.39 Lac 21.23008028 4.33 Lac 3.58 Lac
1981 10.60 Lac 2.69 Lac 33.94861565 5.74 Lac 4.85 Lac
1991 13.45 Lac 2.85 Lac 26.92525853 7.26 Lac 6.19 Lac
2001 17.28 Lac 3.83 Lac 28.49838792 9.21 Lac 8.07 Lac
2011 20.31 Lac 3.03 Lac 17.52778183 10.72 Lac 9.59 Lac

Historical Population of Pilibhit by Census Year 1901-2011

Pilibhit - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 24.11 Lac (24,11,219) 18.72%
2025 24.35 Lac (24,35,294) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 24.56 Lac (24,56,016) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 24.74 Lac (24,74,351) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 24.93 Lac (24,92,687) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 25.11 Lac (25,11,022) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 25.29 Lac (25,29,357) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 25.45 Lac (25,45,246) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 25.59 Lac (25,59,393) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 25.74 Lac (25,73,550) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 25.88 Lac (25,87,697) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 26.02 Lac (26,01,853) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 26.16 Lac (26,16,000) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pilibhit District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 26.16 Lac (26,16,000), with a male population of 13.67 Lac (13,67,329) and a female population of 12.48 Lac (12,48,404). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Pilibhit District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Pilibhit Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pilibhit is 20.31 Lac (20,31,007).

The estimated population of Pilibhit in 2024 is approximately 24.11 Lac (24,11,219).

Hindu constitute 71.34% of Pilibhit population, amounting to approximately 14.49 Lac (14,49,007) people.

Muslim constitute 24.11% of Pilibhit population, totaling around 4.90 Lac (4,89,686) people.

Hindu: 71.34%, Muslim: 24.11%, Sikh: 4.17%, Christian: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pilibhit is 3.34 Lac (16.42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.71 k (0.08%).

In Pilibhit, 3.51 Lac (17.3%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 16.80 Lac (82.7%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pilibhit is 61.47%, with male literacy at 71.7% and female literacy at 50%.

The sex ratio in Pilibhit is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Pilibhit population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.