Varanasi Population in 2025
In 2025, Varanasi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 36.57 Lac (36,56,577), indicating a 19.91% increased from Varanasi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.43 Lac.
Varanasi Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Varanasi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 36.88 Lac (36,87,690), projecting a 20.93% increased from Varanasi's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 19.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.58 Lac.
Varanasi Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Varanasi Tehsil has a population of 30.50 Lac (30,49,543) with 16.04 Lac (16,03,805) males and 14.46 Lac (14,45,738) females.The sex ratio in Varanasi is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Varanasi Tehsil is 4.06 Lac (4,06,390) which is 13.33% of Varanasi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Varanasi Tehsil is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Varanasi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Varanasi District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Varanasi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Varanasi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 25.24 Lac (25,23,784), accounting for 82.76% of the Varanasi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.29 Lac (13,28,933), and the Hindu female population is around 11.95 Lac (11,94,851).
Varanasi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Varanasi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.05 Lac (5,05,265), accounting for 16.57% of the Varanasi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.64 Lac (2,64,188), and the Muslim female population is around 2.41 Lac (2,41,077).
Varanasi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 25,23,784 | 82.76% |
| Muslim | 5,05,265 | 16.57% |
| Religion not stated | 7,176 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 7,070 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 3,200 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 1,863 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 907 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 278 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVaranasi Urban Population
The Urban population of Varanasi Tehsil is 15.86 Lac (15,85,668), with 8.39 Lac (8,39,378) being males and 7.46 Lac (7,46,290) being females, making up 52% of the Varanasi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Varanasi Rural Population
The Rural population of Varanasi Tehsil is 14.64 Lac (14,63,875), with 7.64 Lac (7,64,427) being males and 6.99 Lac (6,99,448) being females, making up 48% of the Varanasi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Varanasi Literacy Rate
Varanasi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Varanasi Tehsil is 83.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Varanasi Tehsil is 67.74 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Varanasi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.43%, while in the rural regions of Varanasi Tehsil, it is around 73.2%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Varanasi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.96 | 83.4 | 67.74 |
| Urban Area | 78.43 | 83.29 | 72.97 |
| Rural Area | 73.2 | 83.52 | 61.98 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Varanasi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.51 | 86.44 | 69.72 |
| Muslim | 62.7 | 67.69 | 57.22 |
| Religion not stated | 75.63 | 81.88 | 68.58 |
| Christian | 81.95 | 85.83 | 77.86 |
Varanasi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Varanasi Tehsil is 3.69 Lac (3,69,361) with 1.96 Lac (1,96,172) males and 1.73 Lac (1,73,189) females, which is 12.11% of Varanasi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Varanasi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Varanasi Tehsil is 24.01 k (24,012) with 12.69 k (12,685) males and 11.33 k (11,327) females, which is 0.79% of Varanasi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Varanasi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 902 |
| Urban Area | 890 |
| Rural Area | 915 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Varanasi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 900 |
| Muslim | 913 |
| Religion not stated | 877 |
| Christian | 958 |
Varanasi Area & Households
The Total Area of Varanasi Tehsil is 840.38 Square KM, with a population density of 3,629 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Varanasi Tehsil are 38 and the Total Number of Villages in Varanasi Tehsil are 864.The Total Number of households in Varanasi Tehsil are 4.68 Lac(4,67,569).
Varanasi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Varanasi Tehsil, there are about 10.01 Lac (10,01,113) workers, making up nearly 32.83% of the Varanasi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 7.76 Lac (7,76,204) are male workers, and about 2.25 Lac (2,24,909) are female workers.
Varanasi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.57 Lac (36,56,577) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 36.88 Lac (36,87,690) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 37.15 Lac (37,15,221) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 37.43 Lac (37,42,751) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 37.70 Lac (37,70,282) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 37.98 Lac (37,97,812) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 38.22 Lac (38,21,669) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 38.43 Lac (38,42,911) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 38.64 Lac (38,64,167) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 38.85 Lac (38,85,408) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 39.07 Lac (39,06,665) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 39.28 Lac (39,27,906) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Varanasi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 39.28 Lac (39,27,906), with a male population of 20.46 Lac (20,45,638) and a female population of 18.82 Lac (18,82,018). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Varanasi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.