Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Saharanpur District

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.

34.66 Lac

Toatl Population

18.34 Lac

Male Population

16.32 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu19,66,89256.74%
Muslim14,54,05241.95%
Sikh18,6270.54%
Jain10,2080.29%
Religion not stated8,0080.23%
Christian6,5230.19%
Buddhist1,9370.06%
Other religions and persuasions1350%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Saharanpur 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

Historical Population of Saharanpur by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.84%.

Saharanpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Saharanpur is 34.66 Lac (34,66,382).

The estimated population of Saharanpur in 2024 is approximately 41.15 Lac (41,15,301).

Hindu constitute 56.74% of Saharanpur population, amounting to approximately 19.67 Lac (19,66,892) people.

Muslim constitute 41.95% of Saharanpur population, totaling around 14.54 Lac (14,54,052) people.

Hindu: 56.74%, Muslim: 41.95%, Sikh: 0.54%, Jain: 0.29%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Christian: 0.19%, Buddhist: 0.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Saharanpur is 7.64 Lac (22.05%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 980 (0.03%).

In Saharanpur, 10.67 Lac (30.77%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 24.00 Lac (69.23%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Saharanpur is 70.49%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 61.74%.

The sex ratio in Saharanpur is 890 females for every 1000 males.

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