Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Unnao District

Unnao Population

As per the 2011 Census, Unnao District has a population of 31.08 Lac (31,08,367) with 16.30 Lac (16,30,087) males and 14.78 Lac (14,78,280) females.The sex ratio in Unnao is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Unnao District is 4.36 Lac (4,35,915) which is 14.02% of Unnao District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Unnao District is 921 females for every 1000 males.

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

31.08 Lac

Toatl Population

16.30 Lac

Male Population

14.78 Lac

Female Population

Unnao Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Unnao District current estimated population is projected to be 36.90 Lac (36,90,265), indicating a 18.72% increased from Unnao's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.64 Lac.

Unnao Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Unnao District estimated population is projected to be 37.27 Lac (37,27,110), projecting a 19.91% increased from Unnao's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.82 Lac.

Unnao Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Unnao District, with a total Hindu population of 27.32 Lac (27,32,016), accounting for 87.89% of the Unnao District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 14.36 Lac (14,35,768), and the Hindu female population is around 12.96 Lac (12,96,248).

Unnao Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Unnao District, with a total Muslim population of 3.63 Lac (3,63,453), accounting for 11.69% of the Unnao District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.88 Lac (1,87,714), and the Muslim female population is around 1.76 Lac (1,75,739).

Unnao Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu27,32,01687.89%
Muslim3,63,45311.69%
Religion not stated6,9290.22%
Christian3,5740.11%
Sikh1,2040.04%
Buddhist9200.03%
Jain2400.01%
Other religions and persuasions310%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Unnao Urban Population

The Urban population of Unnao District is 5.32 Lac (5,31,646), with 2.78 Lac (2,78,190) being males and 2.53 Lac (2,53,456) being females, making up 17.1% of the Unnao total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Unnao Rural Population

The Rural population of Unnao District is 25.77 Lac (25,76,721), with 13.52 Lac (13,51,897) being males and 12.25 Lac (12,24,824) being females, making up 82.9% of the Unnao total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Unnao Literacy Rate

Unnao District has a literacy rate of 66.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Unnao District is 75.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Unnao District is 56.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Unnao District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.1%, while in the rural regions of Unnao District, it is around 64.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Unnao

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.37 75.05 56.76
Urban Area 75.1 79.87 69.87
Rural Area 64.52 74.04 53.97

Literacy Rate by Religion in Unnao

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 67.45 76.42 57.48
Muslim 58.05 64.39 51.25
Religion not stated 65.52 75.55 55.44
Christian 64.5 70.53 57.82

Unnao Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Unnao District is 9.49 Lac (9,48,588) with 4.94 Lac (4,94,487) males and 4.54 Lac (4,54,101) females, which is 30.52% of Unnao District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Unnao Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Unnao District is 2.93 k (2,926) with 1.56 k (1,558) males and 1.37 k (1,368) females, which is 0.09% of Unnao District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 879 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Unnao

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 907
Urban Area 912
Rural Area 907

Sex Ratio by Religion in Unnao

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 903
Muslim 937
Religion not stated 979
Christian 911

Unnao Area & Households

The Total Area of Unnao District is 4,558 Square KM, with a population density of 682 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Unnao District are 21 and the Total Number of Villages in Unnao District are 1,795.The Total Number of households in Unnao District are 5.89 Lac(5,88,533).

Unnao Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Unnao District, there are about 11.25 Lac (11,24,744) workers, making up nearly 36.18% of the Unnao District total population. Out of these, around 8.51 Lac (8,51,014) are male workers, and about 2.74 Lac (2,73,730) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Unnao district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,76,590, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 31,08,367 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 22.78% 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 11.66%.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.

Unnao District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 9,76,590 to 31,08,367.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 22.78%.
  • 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 9.77 Lac - - 4.99 Lac 4.78 Lac
1911 9.11 Lac -65.72 k -6.73 4.79 Lac 4.32 Lac
1921 8.19 Lac -91.78 k -10.08 4.34 Lac 3.85 Lac
1931 8.56 Lac 36.57 k 4.46 4.53 Lac 4.03 Lac
1941 9.59 Lac 1.04 Lac 12.14 5.06 Lac 4.53 Lac
1951 10.67 Lac 1.08 Lac 11.2 5.61 Lac 5.06 Lac
1961 12.27 Lac 1.60 Lac 14.97 6.48 Lac 5.78 Lac
1971 14.84 Lac 2.58 Lac 21 7.86 Lac 6.99 Lac
1981 18.23 Lac 3.38 Lac 22.78 9.65 Lac 8.58 Lac
1991 22.00 Lac 3.78 Lac 20.73 11.75 Lac 10.26 Lac
2001 27.00 Lac 5.00 Lac 22.72 14.23 Lac 12.78 Lac
2011 31.08 Lac 4.08 Lac 15.1108904 16.30 Lac 14.78 Lac

Historical Population of Unnao by Census Year 1901-2011

Unnao - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 36.90 Lac (36,90,265) 18.72%
2025 37.27 Lac (37,27,110) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 37.59 Lac (37,58,824) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 37.87 Lac (37,86,885) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 38.15 Lac (38,14,947) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 38.43 Lac (38,43,009) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 38.71 Lac (38,71,070) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 38.95 Lac (38,95,387) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 39.17 Lac (39,17,038) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 39.39 Lac (39,38,705) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 39.60 Lac (39,60,356) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 39.82 Lac (39,82,022) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 40.04 Lac (40,03,673) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Unnao District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 40.04 Lac (40,03,673), with a male population of 20.79 Lac (20,79,161) and a female population of 19.24 Lac (19,24,380). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Unnao District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Unnao Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Unnao is 31.08 Lac (31,08,367).

The estimated population of Unnao in 2024 is approximately 36.90 Lac (36,90,265).

Hindu constitute 87.89% of Unnao population, amounting to approximately 27.32 Lac (27,32,016) people.

Muslim constitute 11.69% of Unnao population, totaling around 3.63 Lac (3,63,453) people.

Hindu: 87.89%, Muslim: 11.69%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Christian: 0.11%, Sikh: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Unnao is 9.49 Lac (30.52%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.93 k (0.09%).

In Unnao, 5.32 Lac (17.1%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 25.77 Lac (82.9%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Unnao is 66.37%, with male literacy at 75.05% and female literacy at 56.76%.

The sex ratio in Unnao is 907 females for every 1000 males.

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