Saharanpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Saharanpur District has a population of 34.66 Lac (34,66,382) with 18.34 Lac (18,34,106) males and 16.32 Lac (16,32,276) females.The sex ratio in Saharanpur is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Saharanpur District is 5.20 Lac (5,19,591) which is 14.99% of Saharanpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Saharanpur District is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Saharanpur District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Saharanpur Population Census 2011
- Saharanpur 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
Saharanpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Saharanpur District current estimated population is projected to be 41.15 Lac (41,15,301), indicating a 18.72% increased from Saharanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.47 Lac.
Saharanpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Saharanpur District estimated population is projected to be 41.56 Lac (41,56,390), projecting a 19.91% increased from Saharanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.68 Lac.
Saharanpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Saharanpur District, with a total Hindu population of 19.67 Lac (19,66,892), accounting for 56.74% of the Saharanpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.46 Lac (10,45,841), and the Hindu female population is around 9.21 Lac (9,21,051).
Saharanpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Saharanpur District, with a total Muslim population of 14.54 Lac (14,54,052), accounting for 41.95% of the Saharanpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.64 Lac (7,64,069), and the Muslim female population is around 6.90 Lac (6,89,983).
Saharanpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 19,66,892 | 56.74% |
| Muslim | 14,54,052 | 41.95% |
| Sikh | 18,627 | 0.54% |
| Jain | 10,208 | 0.29% |
| Religion not stated | 8,008 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 6,523 | 0.19% |
| Buddhist | 1,937 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 135 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSaharanpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Saharanpur District is 10.67 Lac (10,66,526), with 5.64 Lac (5,64,303) being males and 5.02 Lac (5,02,223) being females, making up 30.77% of the Saharanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Saharanpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Saharanpur District is 24.00 Lac (23,99,856), with 12.70 Lac (12,69,803) being males and 11.30 Lac (11,30,053) being females, making up 69.23% of the Saharanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Saharanpur Literacy Rate
Saharanpur District has a literacy rate of 70.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Saharanpur District is 78.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Saharanpur District is 61.74 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Saharanpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.52%, while in the rural regions of Saharanpur District, it is around 68.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Saharanpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.49 | 78.28 | 61.74 |
| Urban Area | 74.52 | 79.33 | 69.12 |
| Rural Area | 68.65 | 77.8 | 58.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Saharanpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.55 | 85.97 | 68.04 |
| Muslim | 60 | 66.96 | 52.25 |
| Sikh | 83.1 | 86.14 | 79.71 |
| Jain | 96.58 | 97.39 | 95.7 |
Saharanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Saharanpur District is 7.64 Lac (7,64,450) with 4.07 Lac (4,07,029) males and 3.57 Lac (3,57,421) females, which is 22.05% of Saharanpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Saharanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Saharanpur District is 980 (980) with 517 (517) males and 463 (463) females, which is 0.03% of Saharanpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Saharanpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 |
| Urban Area | 890 |
| Rural Area | 890 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Saharanpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 881 |
| Muslim | 904 |
| Sikh | 888 |
| Jain | 910 |
Saharanpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Saharanpur District is 3,689 Square KM, with a population density of 940 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Saharanpur District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Saharanpur District are 1,572.The Total Number of households in Saharanpur District are 5.98 Lac(5,97,656).
Saharanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Saharanpur District, there are about 10.37 Lac (10,37,344) workers, making up nearly 29.93% of the Saharanpur District total population. Out of these, around 9.11 Lac (9,11,136) are male workers, and about 1.26 Lac (1,26,208) are female workers.
Saharanpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Saharanpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,28,601, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 34,66,382 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 28.8% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.83%.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.
Saharanpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,28,601 to 34,66,382.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 28.8%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.29 Lac | - | - | 3.91 Lac | 3.38 Lac |
| 1911 | 6.88 Lac | -40.98 k | -5.624614844 | 3.77 Lac | 3.10 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.53 Lac | -34.16 k | -4.967860155 | 3.60 Lac | 2.94 Lac |
| 1931 | 7.28 Lac | 74.27 k | 11.36580663 | 4.00 Lac | 3.28 Lac |
| 1941 | 8.22 Lac | 94.50 k | 12.98556747 | 4.57 Lac | 3.65 Lac |
| 1951 | 9.43 Lac | 1.21 Lac | 14.66960015 | 5.16 Lac | 4.27 Lac |
| 1961 | 11.33 Lac | 1.90 Lac | 20.11859799 | 6.16 Lac | 5.16 Lac |
| 1971 | 14.14 Lac | 2.82 Lac | 24.87282976 | 7.73 Lac | 6.41 Lac |
| 1981 | 18.22 Lac | 4.07 Lac | 28.8009526 | 9.91 Lac | 8.31 Lac |
| 1991 | 23.09 Lac | 4.87 Lac | 26.76225596 | 12.47 Lac | 10.62 Lac |
| 2001 | 28.97 Lac | 5.88 Lac | 25.45806051 | 15.53 Lac | 13.44 Lac |
| 2011 | 34.66 Lac | 5.70 Lac | 19.65985274 | 18.34 Lac | 16.32 Lac |
Saharanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.15 Lac (41,15,301) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 41.56 Lac (41,56,390) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 41.92 Lac (41,91,757) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 42.23 Lac (42,23,051) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 42.54 Lac (42,54,344) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 42.86 Lac (42,85,638) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 43.17 Lac (43,16,932) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 43.44 Lac (43,44,049) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 43.68 Lac (43,68,194) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 43.92 Lac (43,92,356) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 44.17 Lac (44,16,501) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 44.41 Lac (44,40,663) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 44.65 Lac (44,64,808) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Saharanpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.65 Lac (44,64,808), with a male population of 23.39 Lac (23,39,385) and a female population of 21.25 Lac (21,24,847). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Saharanpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.