Shahjahanpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahjahanpur District has a population of 30.07 Lac (30,06,538) with 16.06 Lac (16,06,403) males and 14.00 Lac (14,00,135) females.The sex ratio in Shahjahanpur is 872, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahjahanpur District is 5.03 Lac (5,02,625) which is 16.72% of Shahjahanpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahjahanpur District is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shahjahanpur District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Shahjahanpur Population Census 2011
- Shahjahanpur 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
Shahjahanpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahjahanpur District current estimated population is projected to be 35.69 Lac (35,69,373), indicating a 18.72% increased from Shahjahanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.70 Lac.
Shahjahanpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahjahanpur District estimated population is projected to be 36.05 Lac (36,05,011), projecting a 19.91% increased from Shahjahanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.88 Lac.
Shahjahanpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahjahanpur District, with a total Hindu population of 24.13 Lac (24,12,595), accounting for 80.24% of the Shahjahanpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.95 Lac (12,94,734), and the Hindu female population is around 11.18 Lac (11,17,861).
Shahjahanpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shahjahanpur District, with a total Muslim population of 5.28 Lac (5,27,581), accounting for 17.55% of the Shahjahanpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.77 Lac (2,76,632), and the Muslim female population is around 2.51 Lac (2,50,949).
Shahjahanpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 24,12,595 | 80.24% |
| Muslim | 5,27,581 | 17.55% |
| Sikh | 51,090 | 1.7% |
| Religion not stated | 7,945 | 0.26% |
| Christian | 4,630 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 2,312 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 301 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 84 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahjahanpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahjahanpur District is 5.94 Lac (5,94,092), with 3.13 Lac (3,12,689) being males and 2.81 Lac (2,81,403) being females, making up 19.76% of the Shahjahanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Shahjahanpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahjahanpur District is 24.12 Lac (24,12,446), with 12.94 Lac (12,93,714) being males and 11.19 Lac (11,18,732) being females, making up 80.24% of the Shahjahanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 865 females for every 1000 males.
Shahjahanpur Literacy Rate
Shahjahanpur District has a literacy rate of 59.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahjahanpur District is 68.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahjahanpur District is 49.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shahjahanpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 64.59%, while in the rural regions of Shahjahanpur District, it is around 58.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahjahanpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.54 | 68.18 | 49.57 |
| Urban Area | 64.59 | 69.79 | 58.83 |
| Rural Area | 58.23 | 67.77 | 47.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahjahanpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.87 | 70.86 | 51.36 |
| Muslim | 47.24 | 54.15 | 39.6 |
| Sikh | 75.98 | 82.88 | 68.32 |
| Religion not stated | 63.78 | 73.02 | 54.37 |
Shahjahanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahjahanpur District is 5.33 Lac (5,32,673) with 2.85 Lac (2,85,280) males and 2.47 Lac (2,47,393) females, which is 17.72% of Shahjahanpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Shahjahanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahjahanpur District is 508 (508) with 259 (259) males and 249 (249) females, which is 0.02% of Shahjahanpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahjahanpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 872 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 865 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahjahanpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 864 |
| Muslim | 908 |
| Sikh | 884 |
| Religion not stated | 938 |
Shahjahanpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahjahanpur District is 4,388 Square KM, with a population density of 685 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahjahanpur District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahjahanpur District are 2,328.The Total Number of households in Shahjahanpur District are 5.28 Lac(5,27,501).
Shahjahanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahjahanpur District, there are about 8.92 Lac (8,92,214) workers, making up nearly 29.68% of the Shahjahanpur District total population. Out of these, around 7.83 Lac (7,83,313) are male workers, and about 1.09 Lac (1,08,901) are female workers.
Shahjahanpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Shahjahanpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,11,065, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 30,06,538 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 28.01% 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 12.08%.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.
Shahjahanpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 9,11,065 to 30,06,538.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 28.01%.
- 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 | 9.11 Lac | - | - | 4.89 Lac | 4.22 Lac |
| 1911 | 9.34 Lac | 23.02 k | 2.526493719 | 5.07 Lac | 4.27 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.30 Lac | -1.04 Lac | -11.16196312 | 4.48 Lac | 3.82 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.78 Lac | 47.68 k | 5.746299503 | 4.78 Lac | 3.99 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.54 Lac | 76.17 k | 8.680064501 | 5.23 Lac | 4.30 Lac |
| 1951 | 9.74 Lac | 20.36 k | 2.135323114 | 5.34 Lac | 4.40 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.94 Lac | 1.20 Lac | 12.31472726 | 6.01 Lac | 4.93 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.47 Lac | 1.53 Lac | 14.00491962 | 6.94 Lac | 5.53 Lac |
| 1981 | 15.96 Lac | 3.49 Lac | 28.00018281 | 8.81 Lac | 7.15 Lac |
| 1991 | 19.26 Lac | 3.29 Lac | 20.62324568 | 10.61 Lac | 8.65 Lac |
| 2001 | 24.65 Lac | 5.39 Lac | 28.00508919 | 13.39 Lac | 11.26 Lac |
| 2011 | 30.07 Lac | 5.42 Lac | 21.97255094 | 16.06 Lac | 14.00 Lac |
Shahjahanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.69 Lac (35,69,373) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 36.05 Lac (36,05,011) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 36.36 Lac (36,35,686) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 36.63 Lac (36,62,828) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 36.90 Lac (36,89,971) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 37.17 Lac (37,17,113) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 37.44 Lac (37,44,255) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 37.68 Lac (37,67,776) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 37.89 Lac (37,88,717) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 38.10 Lac (38,09,674) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 38.31 Lac (38,30,616) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 38.52 Lac (38,51,573) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 38.73 Lac (38,72,514) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahjahanpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.73 Lac (38,72,514), with a male population of 20.49 Lac (20,48,952) and a female population of 18.23 Lac (18,22,653). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Shahjahanpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.